What can trigger license suspension or revocation in Pennsylvania for real estate agents?

In Pennsylvania, real estate agents can face license suspension or revocation due to criminal convictions related to fraud or dishonesty. Such convictions demonstrate a breach of the ethical and legal standards expected from real estate professionals. The law holds agents accountable for their actions, as they must maintain the trust of clients and the public; engaging in dishonest behavior undermines that trust. This includes any criminal conduct that involves deceit, misrepresentation, or the unlawful acquisition of property, which can lead authorities to take disciplinary action against the individual's real estate license.

While other options such as failure to meet continuing education requirements, non-payment of licensing fees, and changes in company ownership may also lead to administrative penalties, they do not directly concern the agent's integrity or honesty in their professional conduct in the same critical way that criminal convictions would.