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Real Estate Licensing RePA_Sales_S Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for Real Estate Licensing's RePA_Sales_S exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 2

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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.

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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

by Sharika at Jun 28, 2026, 08:54 PM

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Melvin

2 hours 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.

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Blair

5 days 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.

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Deandrea

10 days 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.

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Ben

16 days 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?

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