New York Real Estate License Requirements

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Learn what's required to get your real estate license in New York

This real estate licensing information summarizes the minimum real estate education requirements established by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. We recommend you contact the Division for more detailed information or changes.

Are you planning to obtain real estate licenses in multiple states? If so, we recommend you check each state's requirements.

New York real estate salesperson pre-license requirements

General Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to get your real estate license in New York. In addition, you must have no felony charges on record and submit proof of US residency.

Education requirements

Successfully complete a 75-hour salesperson qualifying education course in real estate approved by the Secretary of State.

Exam requirements

  • Pass a qualifying examination administered by the Department of State.

Application requirements

Once you pass your final exam, you must submit the following in your application:

  • Certification of Satisfactory Completion section of the application completed by the Department of State. Typically, the school coordinator or an authorized designee will sign this.
  • Examination notification must be submitted with your application form.
  • License fee
  • Name of your New York State licensed real estate broker
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New York real estate license: continuing education requirements

General requirements

You must be at least 20 years old and a U.S. citizen (or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence) to become a real estate broker in New York.

Experience requirements

You must have at least two years of full time experience as an active salesperson or three years of full time experience in the general real estate field.

Education requirements

Complete 120 hours of approved education (broker applicants will be required to show proof of completing the 45-hour salesperson course, the 30-hour remedial course and the 45-hour broker course OR the 75-hour salesperson course and the 45-hour broker course).

Exam requirements

  • Take and pass the state examination.

New York reciprocal real estate broker license requirements

New York has reciprocity agreements with nine states. In some of these states, the reciprocity is for brokers only, and in others the reciprocity pertains to both brokers and salespersons. Applicants from these states need to submit their completed application with the application fee, a current certificate from the state where they are licensed stating that they are in good standing and a certificate of irrevocable consent. Applicants for a salesperson license by reciprocity must be sponsored by their home-state broker who must also hold a current New York State broker license.

Reciprocal states include: Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

I purchased the 99$ exam prep master, it's all quizzes but there isn't any courses to take or read, is it still considered the 75 hour that's required? Or i have to purchase the "packages"

Asked by: realestatenewbie333
You need to purchase the actual course. Exam prep is solely to prepare you for the experience of the state licensing exam. Every NY package we offer has the course you need. Select which package based on how much and what type of additional support you want.
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-08-12

Do I have to work for a licensed broker in order to take the sales test?

Asked by: Longbow
You will have to work for a licensed broker and list that broker on your application, but you should be able to take the test without a broker in place.
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-07-25

Do I need a Ny state ID in order to be issued the real estate licens. I am not talking about the card but rather the licens and its number.

Asked by: JOEY
You don’t have to have a NY license or ID to be licensed. You will need to use the DMV for the photo on your real estate license. The NYS Division of Licensing webpage has the specifics for you. https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/photoid.html
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-07-23

If I take this 75 hour course and move to Washington, will I have the necessary credentials to take their exam and get my license out in WA? Or will I need to re-do all the coursework if I move ? In a nutshell is the 75 hour course valid in all 50 states?

Asked by: Apas
The 75-hour course is valid only in New York. Each state has unique licensing requirements so the education is different from state to state. That being said, Washington does allow some agents licensed in other states to skip taking the Washington course. See this page from the Washington commission to see the details: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/brokerslicense.html
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-07-09

Morning, is it possible to obtain a license if you're from abroad? My son is 16, Belgian ,going to school here but is determined to start classes in NY when he finishes school in Belgium at the age of 18.

Asked by: Thomas
There are no residency requirements to start classes at our school, but he should verify with the NY Board to make sure his residency situation meets their licensing requirements.
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-07-09

I am a licensed salesperson in Missouri. What is required to get licensed in New York?

Asked by: Paula
We recommend you contact the commission to find out the exact requirements you would need based on your specific situation and existing education. You can reach them at (518) 474-4429.
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-06-07

Hi, Can i transfer an Australian property management license to a New York or New Jersey licence?

Asked by: shwartzy
Most states do not recognize out of country licenses - out of state maybe, but not outside the U.S. However, you can always confirm directly with the NY Real Estate Commission at (518) 474-4429.
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-05-24

Can a Florida resident get a New York Real Estate license.

Asked by: Kim67
We believe that you can apply for an out-of-state license. However we recommend reaching out to the NY Real Estate Commission at (518) 474-4429 or via their website: http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/re_salesperson/re_salesperson.html
Answered by: Real Estate Express
Date published: 2019-05-13
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