Getting your New York real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 5 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in New York real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our New York Pre-Licensing pricing page.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
If you intend to apply for a license you must successfully complete an approved 77 clock-hour NY pre-licensing salesperson course. Learn more about your package options here.
If you have received a degree from a university with a major course of study in real estate, or have a current license in another jurisdiction but are seeking licensure in New York, please see the Department of State Division of Licensing website for the education and examination requirements in detail for your specific situation.
After you complete all the course materials, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 70%. You must take the final exam in the presence of a proctor, so you’ll need to schedule an appointment with a proctor in advance. All final exams must be taken with a proctor in the state of New York. Find out more about proctoring here.
Course completions are valid for 8 years and must be used to obtain a license or they will expire and have to be retaken. Once a Pre-Licensing course has been applied towards a license, it will not expire and can be used for upgrade.
You will have 1.5 hours to complete this multiple choice exam based on the 77 hour Pre-Licensing curriculum. More information can be found here.
Do you need help passing your New York real estate exam? The CE Shop also offers comprehensive Exam Prep tailored to New York. If you have any additional questions, visit our New York real estate exam frequently asked questions page.
After passing your licensing exam, you must become associated with a current and active sponsoring broker. This broker will be a career and education mentor providing you with an inside view into the day-to-day operations of a real estate agent.
Here are some questions to consider when searching for the right broker:
What is their reputation, both locally and nationally?
What kind of real estate agents are they looking for?
Are they technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest systems?
How do they support their agents with education and training?
What kind of commission structure do they offer?
Do they offer benefits?
Do they provide their agents with leads and marketing material?
Is there room to grow with the brokerage?
Once you pass the New York Real Estate License exam, complete all licensing requirements and find a sponsoring broker, complete your application utilizing eAccessNY account.
