Real Estate Licensing RePA_Sales_S Exam - Topic 4 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for Real Estate Licensing's RePA_Sales_S exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 4

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 Sueann at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Eveline

1 day ago

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

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Nada

6 days ago

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

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Edda

12 days ago

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

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Shawnee

17 days ago

Imprison a licensee for 90 days? That's a bit extreme, don't you think? I'm going with B.

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Cassie

22 days ago

Hmm, I'm pretty sure the answer is B. Suspending or revoking a license and/or levying a fine seems like the most appropriate punishment.

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Leslie

27 days ago

A is the correct answer. The Commission can levy a fine of $2,000 - $5,000 if this is the licensee's first offense.

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Markus

2 months ago

D is the right answer. The Commission can imprison a licensee for no more than 90 days.

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Felicitas

2 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. The Commission can make the licensee take up to 20 hours of ethics training.

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Lashawn

2 months ago

The correct answer is B. The Commission can suspend or revoke a license and/or levy a fine of $1,000 or less.

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Karma

2 months ago

Imprisonment seems too extreme for a license violation, so I doubt that option is correct.

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Maryann

2 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think ethics training is a possible consequence, but I’m not confident about the hours.

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Holley

2 months ago

I remember something about suspending or revoking licenses, but I can't recall the exact fines associated with that option.

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Rhea

3 months ago

I think the Commission can levy a fine for first offenses, but I’m not sure if it’s $2,000 or $5,000.

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Alonzo

3 months ago

Whoa, this is a tricky one. I better re-read the question a few times and make sure I understand all the nuances before selecting an answer.

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Kiley

3 months ago

This seems straightforward enough. I'm pretty confident I can identify the correct answer by considering the details provided.

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Tommy

3 months ago

Okay, let's see here. The question is asking about the actions the Commission can take, so I'll need to analyze each of the options closely.

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Tamera

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about the specific details in the question.

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Willis

3 months ago

I think I've got a good handle on this one. The key is to focus on the options and what the Commission can do based on the facts presented.

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