Discuss Real Estate Licensing RePA_Sales_S Exam Topic 2 Question 18

The Commission, after obtaining the facts of a verified complaint against a licensee, holding a hearing, and finding that licensee guilty, may:

ALevy a fine of $2,000 - $5,000 if this is the licensee's first offense.

BSuspend or revoke a license and/or levy a fine of $1,000 or less.

CMake the licensee take up to 20 hours of ethics training.

DImprison a licensee for no more than 90 days.

Suggested Answer: B

Under 63 P.S. 455.305 (Civil Penalty Provisions), the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission has the authority to suspend or revoke a license and impose fines of up to $1,000 per violation.

The Commission can impose fines but does not have authority over criminal penalties such as imprisonment.

Suspension or revocation is a common penalty for severe violations, including fraud, misrepresentation, or mismanagement of client funds.

Why the other answers are incorrect:

Option A ($2,000 - $5,000 Fine): The fine limit for first offenses is typically $1,000 per violation.

Option C (20 Hours of Ethics Training): Training may be recommended but is not an official penalty imposed by the Commission.

Option D (90-Day Imprisonment): The Commission does not have authority to impose jail sentences.

63 P.S. 455.305 -- Civil Penalty Provisions

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21 comments · newest first

Merri 2 days ago

Ethics training could prevent future issues.

Viola 7 days ago

B allows for a second chance.

Cristal 12 days ago

A is fair for a first offense.

Nickolas 18 days ago

D is extreme. Imprisonment for a license issue?

Merri 23 days ago

C makes sense. Ethics training is important.

Viola 28 days ago

Really? I prefer B. A fine seems too harsh.

Cristal 1 month ago

I think A is the best option.

Twanna 1 month ago

20 hours of ethics training? That’s a lot! What do they even cover?

Artie 1 month ago

I think suspending a license is more appropriate than a fine.

Eulah 2 months ago

Wait, can they really imprison someone for 90 days? That sounds extreme.

Hyman 2 months ago

Totally agree, that seems fair for a first-time mistake!

Marion 2 months ago

A fine of $2,000 - $5,000 is standard for first offenses.

Hailey 2 months ago

20 hours of ethics training? That’s a lot! What do they even cover?

Fannie 2 months ago

I think suspending a license is more effective than just a fine.

Martina 2 months ago

Wait, can they really imprison someone for that? Sounds extreme.

Denise 3 months ago

Totally agree, that seems fair for a first-time mistake!

Chi 3 months ago

A fine of $2,000 - $5,000 is typical for first offenses.

Melvin 3 months ago

Imprisonment seems extreme for a license violation, right? I don't think that's an option, but I might be mixing it up with criminal cases.

Blair 3 months ago

I feel like there was a practice question about ethics training, but I can't remember if it was mandatory or just a suggestion.

Deandrea 3 months ago

I remember something about suspending or revoking licenses, but I can't recall if they can also levy a fine at the same time.

Ben 4 months ago

I think the Commission can impose fines, but I'm not sure about the exact amounts. Was it $2,000 to $5,000 for first offenses?

Real Estate Licensing RePA_Sales_S Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion