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All Pennsylvania real estate licensees (salesperson, associate broker, broker) must renew their license every two years. The current renewal period began June 1, 2024, and ends May 31, 2026. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission requires all real estate licensees (including brokers and associate brokers) to complete 14 hours of education each renewal period.
Agents who were licensed before 11/30/23
PASREC REQUIRED
3 hour Agency & 2 hour Fair Housing
2 5 hours of ethics
GHRI Course: Agency in Today’s World (3.5 hrs) Satisfies PA’s 3-hour Agency requirement
GHRI Course: Commercial Fair Housing Updates (3 5 hrs) Satisfies PA’s 2-hour Fair Housing AND NAR’s 2 - hour Fair Housing requirement
GHRI Course: NAR Code of Ethics: For the Commercial Practitioner (3.5 hrs) Satisfies NAR’s 2.5 - hour ethics requirement
Cycle runs Dec. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2027
CODE OFETHICS An additional 3.5-hours of continuing education
New agents licensed between Dec. 1, 2023, and Nov. 30, 2025
REQUIRED COURSES
Agency in Today’s World
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
NAR Code of Ethics: For the Commercial Practitioner
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
This course will remind students of agency law, specifically PA agency law This course will review students in the use of standard forms to aid them in complying with RELRA We will discuss the requirement to always have two forms with every consumer, a Consumer Notice and a second form which outlines the agent’s relationship with the consumer, which can be representation or non-representation We will provide scenarios and talking points for agents to engage in conversations with consumers about agency and fees We’ll review and discuss both the duties owed by licensees in PA to all consumers, and the specific fiduciary duties owed to clients We’ll also discuss undisclosed dual agency pitfalls Approved for 3 ½ hour CE for the 2024-2026 CE cycle, and approved for the 3-hours PA SREC Mandatory Agency requirement for 2024-2026 Cost $50
August 13
Requirement: PA SREC Agency | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor:MeganGrasso
September 5 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:JohnTice
September 18 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
Instructor:SueKichman
Instructor:JohnTice
October 20
October 6 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:TrinaMalloy
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Commercial Fair Housing Update
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
Requirement: PA SREC Fair Housing & NAR Fair Housing
This 3 ½ hour course will cover the basics of Fair Housing, Steering, Redlining, Implicit Bias, Familial Status Disabilities, medical marijuana protection, advertising, sexual harassment as discrimination, use of criminal background checks, and best practices for Fair Housing, plus much more The course is approved for the mandatory 2-hours of Fair Housing required by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Course is also approved for the NAR Fair Housing requirement for the January 1, 2025-December 31, 2027 cycle Cost $50
October 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor:StevenWilliams,Esquire
This Commercial focused NAR Ethics class will cover business ethics and review COE articles 1, 2, 3, 10,11, & 16 The course will describe the Professional Standards process, Arbitration, and Commercial focused case studies Course is approved for 3 5 hours CE for the 2024 -2026 PA SREC cycle and 2 5 hours NAR Ethics for the January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027 Ethics cycle Cost $50
September 23
December 4
Requirement: NAR Code of Ethics | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor:JimHelsel
General Module
Credit: 7 Hours CE
Requirement: New Licensee
One of 2 required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2023, and November 30, 2025 This course aims to provide standard salespersons with a high level of knowledge and understanding regarding key areas of real estate practice Protect yourself and your client with proper documentation Real Estate Professionals will learn: duties of licensees, closing costs for buyers and sellers, the Agreement of Sale and addenda, title reports, agency relationships, zoning, and environmental concerns Approved for 7 Hours PA Real Estate CE credit for the 2024-2026 cycle
December 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:DanielleWinn
Commercial Module
Credit: 7 Hours CE
Requirement: New Licensee
One of 2 required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2023 and November 30, 2025 This seven-hour module is designed to enable the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in commercial transactions Real Estate Professionals will learn: Agreement of Sale, Letter of Intent, Environmental Issues, Leases and Clauses, Property Management, 1031 Exchanges, Tenant Fit Out, Floor Measurements and Load Factors, and Zoning Issues Approved for 7 Hours PA Real Estate CE credit for the 2024-2026 cycle Cost $85
October 16 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:JimHelsel
ELECTIVE COURSES
AI, Cybercrime & Safe Work Practices for Real Estate: Protecting Buyers, Sellers & FSBOs at Every Step
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
This 3 ½ hour course will: identify the risks in real estate from social media exposure to AI cybercrimes, educate agents on how to assess red flags and verify identities, teach agents how to design a safe showing and listing gameplan online and how to market smart on social media, photos and virtual safety Course will also cover AI tools and cybercrime awareness, ID theft, wire fraud & phishing tactics, Smartphone safety, how to educate buyers on researching crime and environmental risks, safety at Open Houses and FSBO safety services, how to teach sellers to lock down their listings, stay visible online safely and much more Course is approved for 3 ½ hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Cost is $50
Introduction on How to List and Sell Commercial Investment Properties
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
Great Elective!
This 3 ½ hour class is designed for agents and brokers who want a clear understanding of the buyer’s side of the commercial real estate transaction Course will cover how to systemize your business, understanding the language of the investor, understanding the three types of ROI, letters of intent, cap rates, the three types of investors and how they buy, exploring diminishing return on equity, and much more Approved for 3 ½ hour of CE for the 2024-2026 cycle Cost is $50
October 2 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Virtual
Instructor:MichaelSimpson
September 22 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Virtual
Instructor:TraceyHawkins
Understanding Municipal Zoning and Land Use
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
Elective!
This course led by Cumberland County and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, will cover zoning origins and history, zoning in Pennsylvania including authority from municipalities planning code, visual tour of zoning in Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, zoning from real estate licensees’ perspectives, contemporary zoning ideas including mixed use and overlay districts, plus much more Approved for 3 ½ hour of CE for the 2024-2026 cycle Cost is $50
September 24 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:KirkStoner
Pitfalls in Negotiating Commercial Leases
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
This 3 ½ hour course will cover what a lease is, the necessity of a written lease, governing laws such as: landlord tenant, fair housing and contract interpretation principles; parties’ intentions and court interpretations, parties to lease, premises, monetary and other important least terms, default and remedies and much more Course is approved for 3 1/2 hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Cost is $50
November 12 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:StevenWilliams,Esquire
Fundamentals of Condominium Development and Sales
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
This 3 ½ hour course will review the Condominium Act, Site/Building Plans, Residential vs Commercial, Building vs Land, Financing Requirements such as: resale certification, financing, defaults, and insurance; Municipal impact Fees, Storm Water, Inspections and much more Course is approved for 3 1/2 hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Cost is $50
November 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor:ArtCampbell
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The GHRI Season Pass provides FREE registration ONLY for 3 ½ or 7 hour classroom or virtual Zoom classes conducted solely by GHRI until May 31, 2026. Courses offered in partnership with other entities are excluded, including ALL online courses, Designation courses and Broker courses.
**Please note only individuals who possess an active real estate license, and hold membership with GHAR are eligible to purchase the Season Pass. **
Terms and Conditions:
The Season Pass is active August 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 This pass cannot be used for classes either held prior to August 1, 2025 or held after the May 31, 2026 expiration date
This offer is not retroactive.
The pass is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Purchase of pass is required prior to date of first class, and before March 31, 2026.
Only the individual who purchases the Season Pass can use it for participating courses
Individuals must indicate they are Season Pass Holders when registering over the phone or in person at the Association and CANNOT use the pass when registering online
Pre-registration for Season Pass holders is required Pass includes the required Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission courses for new licensees; the PA SREC mandatory Fair Housing and Agency classes; as well as the NAR required Code of Ethics and Fair Housing classes
GHRI retains the right to suspend Season Pass holder benefits if benefits are being abused by individuals, including repeatedly registering for classes and not attending, or cancelling.