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The New York Department of State (NYDOS) requires completion of the following steps to order to receive a Real Estate Salesperson License in New York.
The first step to obtaining a license is to complete the 77-Hour New York Pre-License Course. In this course, you will learn about the following topics:
After you complete the 77 hours of coursework, you must meet the NYDOS requirement of passing the pre-license course final exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Next, you must take and pass both the state and national portions of the New York Salesperson License Examination with a score of 70% or higher. You will have 90 minutes to complete the multiple-choice exam. There are 75 questions on your exam, which reflect the content in the 77-hour Pre-Licensing curriculum.
In New York, exam results are reported as either passed or failed. Test takers will not receive a numerical score after completing their test.
Do not appear for an exam if you meet any of the below:
To become a real estate salesperson, licensees will need to be sponsored by an active New York broker. This person will serve as your mentor as you start your new career.
Here are some questions to consider during your search for a sponsoring broker:
Finally, you will need to apply for a license with the New York Department of State (DOS). You may mail in your application or apply online. Additionally, if you plan on paying by credit card with Master Card or Visa, you must complete a credit card authorization form that will need to be submitted with your application.
Bureau of Educational StandardsDowland the Application Form
Dowland the Credit Card Application Form
On average, it takes anywhere from 3-5 months to obtain a real estate license in New York.
However, the amount of time it takes to obtain a real estate license depends on whether the student takes the pre-license coursework online or in a classroom and how much time the student has to dedicate to studying and progressing through their classes.
Depending on the real estate school a hopeful licensee decides to attend, it costs between $200 and $425 to get a New York real estate license. The most expensive and vital purchase is that of a real estate school. The cost of pre-license courses depends on whether a student chooses to attend in-person classes or enrolls in an online course. Here are the required fees:
Course Tuition | $149.00 - $350.00 |
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Application Fee | $55.00 |
Examination Fee | $15.00 |
Total | $200.00 - $425.00 |
The state of New York offers license reciprocity for real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons for Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Additionally, individuals applying for their license based on reciprocity, attorney status, or having a previous, expired license must submit a paper application by regular mail to the DOS. Real estate licensees who have completed their pre-license education outside of New York State and have received an education waiver must pass the state examination and submit their application to the DOS Licensing office for processing.
State | License Requirements |
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Arkansas | Broker only – two years licensure and current. (Business and Residence must be in Arkansas.) |
Colorado | Broker and Associate Broker. Current licensure. (Business and residence addresses must be in Colorado). Colorado Associate Brokers must submit a salesperson application and $55 fee, along with their certification and irrevocable consent form. |
Connecticut | Broker and Sales – current licensure only. (Business and Residence must be in Connecticut.) |
Georgia | Broker and Sales – current licensure only (business and residence must be in Georgia). Must have obtained their license by passing the Georgia exam. |
Massachusetts | Broker only – two years licensure and current. (Business and Residence must be in Massachusetts.) |
Mississippi | Broker only – two years licensure and current. (Business and Residence must be in Mississippi.) |
Oklahoma | Broker and Sales – two years licensure and current. (Business and Residence must be in Oklahoma.) |
Pennsylvania | Broker and Salesperson – current licensure only. (Business and Residence must be in Pennsylvania) |
West Virginia | Broker and Sales – current licensure only. (Business and Residence must be in West Virginia.) |
For more information on license reciprocity in New York, visit the DOS Real Estate Reciprocity Guide.