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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Continuing Education requirements?

APPRAISAL

Certificates expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year.  The board mails renewal notices 2 to 3 months prior to the expiration date.  Notices are mailed to the most recent address the certificate-holder has reported to the Board.  The Postal Service does not forward licenses.

Continuing Professional Education - Completion of twenty-eight (28) hours in programs approved by the Board. 

REAL ESTATE

A real estate licensee must obtain 14 hours of Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) by May 31 of every even-numbered year.

Only brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons seeking to renew their licenses are required to complete the MCE requirement. New licensees are exempt from the MCE requirement if their license is issued after Dec. 1 of the year preceding the renewal deadline.

Are there any specific courses required?

APPRAISAL

Yes, of the 28 hours, a minimum of seven (7) continuing education hours are required on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and two (2) continuing education hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act or Assessors Certification Act and the Board’s regulations and policies.

REAL ESTATE

No specific courses are required.

Who do I contact if I have questions about my CE requirements?

APPRAISAL

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
Phone: (717) 783-4866
Fax: (717) 787-7769
E-mail: ST-APPRAISE@state.pa.us

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Commission
Phone: (717) 783-3658
Fax: (717) 787-0250
Email: RA-BPOA@state.pa.us

What is required to complete the course?

You must review all of the course content. No final exam is required.

Can I print any of the course material for future reference?

No. The course is entirely online, so you are unable to print any course materials.

How long will it take me to complete a course?

Each course has been approved for a specific number of hours. Depending on the pace you review the course, it may take you less or more time to complete the course.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have access to the course for up to six months from purchase.

How do I receive my course completion certificate and how do my hours get submitted for CE credit?

APPRAISAL

At the end of the course, you are able to print your certificate for your records. Please follow the instructions provided in your license renewal notice.

REAL ESTATE

Your course completion certificate will be mailed to you within 15 days. The school will submit your continuing education credits to the state for you.

Can I take the course from various locations and computers?

The courses are set up for students to access from any computer that is compatible with the requirements below. We recommend using faster system and faster internet connection. Here are the requirements:

  • IBM PC Compatible Computer (500 MHz processor with 256MB RAM)
  • Sound Card with speakers or headphones
  • Video Capabilities
  • Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP
  • Internet connection (high speed connection)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1 or greater – If you have already installed a later version (e.g. IE7), you may experience problems with links in the course.
  • Adobe Flash Player (Click here to download)

What happens once I register for the course?

You will receive an email confirmation for your records. You may then begin the course immediately.

How do I get a username and password? What do I use it for? What should I do if I forget it?

During the registration process, you select your own username and password. It should be something that you can easily remember. You will use the same username and password each time you log in to access your course(s). This information is entered in the returning students section on the home page of the website. If you forget your username and password, you can either email support@fastclass.com or call 1-866-455-3278.

What do I do if I have technical issues?

Call the support line at 866-455-3278 – Monday through Friday 9:00 AM. to 7:00 PM. and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. EST.

How does the course work?

You can take the course at your own pace and on your own time. You can take the course in small increments or all at once. If you exit out of the course, then log back in at a later time, you start back in the lesson that you had been taking.