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Upholding Fair Housing Laws

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LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 2 Required: 0 Total Hours: 2

NAR® Fair Housing

Description

State Requirements

Fair housing law stands as a cornerstone of civil rights legislation, aiming to eliminate discrimination in housing markets and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. By understanding the importance of fair housing law, licensees recognize its pivotal role in fostering inclusive communities and combating systemic inequalities. This course explores the historical context, key provisions, and practical applications of fair housing law, equipping licensees with the knowledge and tools necessary to uphold these principles in their professional endeavors.

Real estate licensees play a vital role in upholding fair housing principles and safeguarding the rights of all individuals in the housing market. As gatekeepers of property transactions, licensees must stay abreast of fair housing laws and practices to ensure ethical and nondiscriminatory conduct. Beyond legal compliance, embracing fair housing principles fosters trust, promotes diversity, and enhances business success in an increasingly diverse marketplace. This course will empower licensees to navigate complex fair housing issues with confidence, fostering a culture of inclusivity and advancing the vision of fair and equitable housing for all.

This course was designed to meet the REALTOR® Fair Housing Training Requirement. Please confirm that your local association, who administers the Fair Housing training, will accept this course.

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State Requirements For Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education

Renewal Date: 5/31 every even-numbered year

Hours Required: 14 hours

2 hours – 2026-2028 Cycle Mandatory Topic: Protecting Consumer’s Real Property, Personal Property and Information
12 hours – elective hours

At the May 5, 2026, meeting of the Real Estate Commission, pursuant to 49 PA Code §35.384(b), the Commission voted to impose a continuing education requirement for the 2026-2028 renewal period. The requirement is that a minimum of 2 hours of the required 14 hours of continuing education must be taken in the following topic: Protecting Consumer’s Real Property, Personal Property and Information.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 14 hours

2 hours – PA 2026-2028 Core: Protecting Consumer Property and Confidential Information
12 hours – elective hours

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Final Exam: Final exams must be passed with a minimum of 70% and may be taken as many times as necessary in order to pass.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew.

Post-Licensing: Sales licensees are required to take 14 hours of mandatory commission developed modules for the first renewal. Sales licensees must complete the 7-hour general module and either the 7-hour residential module OR the 7-hour commercial module.

Broker Price Opinion (BPO): Pennsylvania requires that a licensee who wishes to prepare a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) must first complete initial education. A salesperson may not prepare a broker price opinion unless the salesperson has held an active license for 3 years.

The Commission has approved the following broker prelicensure courses to satisfy the initial education requirement: Valuation of residential property, Valuation of income-producing property, Basic appraisal principles, and Basic appraisal procedures. Additionally, thereafter, for each future BPO, a 3-hour BPO continuing education course must be completed during the current or immediately preceding 2-year license period. The CE Shop does not currently offer a BPO CE course.

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