Real estate classes in the Scranton area

Real estate classes at Penn State Scranton, designated and approved by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission, are designed to prepare individuals for careers in the real estate field.

Who can attend real estate classes?

• Individuals looking to pursue a career in Real Estate.
• Those aiming to fulfill the educational prerequisites for the PA Real Estate Commission Salesperson’s license exam.
• Anyone with a personal interest in learning about Real Estate.

Classes required for Real Estate Salesperson License The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission approves the educational requirements for the salesperson's examination. Our real estate classes do not need to be taken at the same time, however both are required to sit for the real estate salesperson exam. See more about the the PA Licensure Requirements

In-Person Real Estate Classes

Real Estate Fundamentals Course (RE 5016A)

A foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering language, principles, and laws that govern the business.

This real estate class provides the student with a basic foundation for additional study and to support the practice of real estate in Pennsylvania. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the language, principles and laws that govern the business of real estate. Emphasis is on the underlying concepts of land, property, rights in the realty and the means, methods and laws that govern the conveyance of these rights.

• Date: September 21, 2026 - November 23, 2026
• Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Hours: 30
• Price: $299
• Location: Penn State Scranton campus

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Real Estate Practice (RE 5017A )

An introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide a working knowledge of the forms and documents used-including the related mathematics.

This real estate class provides the student with an introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization, with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. The course includes an examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used along with related mathematics.

• Date: September 16, 2026 - December 16, 2026
• Class Times:
  • Sept. 16 - Dec. 2 class is on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • continues on Mondays and Wednesdays Dec. 7, 9, 14 & 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Hours: 45
• Price: $349
• Location: Penn State Scranton campus.
  
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TEXT BOOK - Real Estate courses require one textbook for both classes. Book Summary: The title of this book is Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania 15th Edition and it was written by Thomas J. Bellairs, James L. Helsel Jr., James L. Goldsmith Esq.. This particular edition is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is Dec 12, 2024. It was published by Dearborn Real Estate Education and has a total of 768 pages in the book. The 10 digit ISBN is 1078848653 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781078848657 and the ebook is ISBN: 978-1-07-884867-1

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.

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