New York Real Estate License Requirements

New York Real Estate Sales Associate Requirements

Is at least 18 years old
Must be either a citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States
No person shall receive a license if they have ever been convicted of a felony
- however, this rule may be waived in certain circumstances
Must successfully complete the education requirement of 75 hours of qualifying real estate course and pass final exam for the course.
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Submitted a completed application, and appropriate fees with The Department of State
- All applicants for a real estate license must submit a Child Support Statement, whether they have children or not, or any support obligation. If anyone is 4 or more months in arrears in child support their license may be suspended.
Must pass the New York real estate examination
- Can be taken either before or after completion of the 75 hour qualifying course, but license will not be obtained until both course and state exam are completed and passed. Click for New York Real Estate Course Completion instructions.
- Comprised of multiple choice questions
- 1 hour allotted
- Pass with at least a 70%
- Cost of exam - $15
Must have a sponsoring broker before obtaining the license

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New York Real Estate Broker Requirements

In order to qualify for licensure as a real estate broker, an applicant must have at least two years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson or at least three years of experience in the general real estate field (e.g., buying and selling your own property, managing property owned by your employer), have satisfactorily completed both the qualifying salesperson course of 75 hours and an additional 45 hour real estate broker course as approved by the Secretary of State, and have passed a qualifying examination administered by the Department.

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NY Continuing Education Requirements

Complete the required 22.5 hours of Continuing Education every two years

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Note that any New York real estate licensee who renews their license on or after July 1, 2008 will be required to complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education, three hours of which must include fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property. The following classes meet the fair housing requirement: