The New York real estate exam will cost students $15. There are other fees associated with licensing, but you can expect the test alone to cost this much.

In order to pass the New York real estate exam, you'll need a score of at least 70% or higher. Passing the exam is much less stressful for anyone who has completed an Exam Prep course.

While the majority of students pass their real estate exam, a passing score isn't guaranteed. In some states, up to 25% of students have to retake the test in order to pass. Upon follow up after the test, most do not consider the exam "easy." The best way to alleviate your nerves and pass the test is to work hard and prepare as much as possible.

The New York real estate exam must be taken at an approved testing facility. Some of These testing facilities are located in the following cities: Albany
Johnson City
Bronx
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Corning
Flushing
Fresh Meadows
Jamestown
Rochester
Syracuse There are additional testing facilities around the state. For the full list, visit the PSI location finder.

You cannot take the New York real estate exam online. All students must travel to a testing location where they will be monitored for the duration of the test.

After the test is completed, candidates will report to the proctor who will provide an instant score. Within a couple weeks, students will receive their full score report in printed form via mail.

For six months after initially failing the test, candidates can retake it as many times as possible until they pass.