75-Hr. New York Broker Real Estate License Package
75-Hour Hybrid Interactive Courses
Have the option of taking your instructor-led course either in person (Farmingdale, NY) or online
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Unlock Your Potential as a Licensed Real Estate Broker
Welcome to the NY State Real Estate Broker License page, your gateway to pursuing a rewarding career as a licensed real estate broker in the state of New York. If you’re an experienced agent looking to take the next step in your career, obtaining your broker license opens up new opportunities for growth, independence, and success.
At the Real Estate School of New York State, we offer comprehensive courses designed to prepare you for success on the journey to becoming a licensed real estate broker. Our program covers all the essential topics and skills you need to pass the New York State broker licensing exam and excel in your new role.
Course Highlights:
- Licensing Requirements: Gain a thorough understanding of the licensing requirements set forth by the New York Department of State, including education, experience, and examination criteria.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including real estate law, ethics, finance, marketing, and more, to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to succeed as a broker.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors who are experts in the field of real estate and committed to your success. Benefit from their insights, guidance, and support throughout the course.
- Flexible Learning Options: Choose from a variety of learning formats, including live online classes, in-person instruction at our Learning Centers, on-demand video courses, and home study options, to fit your schedule and preferences.
- Exam Preparation: Receive comprehensive exam preparation resources and practice exams to help you feel confident and prepared to pass the New York State broker licensing exam on your first attempt.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to take the next step towards obtaining your NY State Real Estate Broker License, enroll in our course today and embark on your journey towards a successful career in real estate. Unlock your potential and achieve your goals with the Real Estate School of New York State.
Broker License Information
A Real Estate Broker is any person, firm, limited liability company or corporation, who, for another and for a fee, commission or other valuable consideration, lists for sale, sells, at auction or otherwise, exchanges, buys or rents, or offers or attempts to negotiate a sale, at auction or otherwise, exchange, purchase or rental of an estate or interest in real estate, or collects or offers or attempts to collect rent for the use of real estate, or negotiates or offers or attempts to negotiate, a loan secured or to be secured by a mortgage, other than a residential mortgage loan, as defined in §590 of the Banking Law, or other incumbrance upon or transfer of real estate, or is engaged in the business of a tenant relocator, or who, notwithstanding any other provision of law, performs any of the above stated functions with respect to the resale of condominium property originally sold pursuant to the provisions of the General Business Law governing real estate syndication offerings. It is the responsibility of licensees to understand the Real Estate License Law.
The term of licensure is two years.
FEES
These are the fees associated with a Real Estate Broker license.
- $185 – Initial Application
- $185 – Branch Office Application
- $185 – Renewal
- $15 – Written Exam
- $10 – Change of Personal Name and/or Address (No fee is required if the name change is the result of a change in marital status)
- $10 – Duplicate License/Registration Request
- $0 – Termination of Association
- $20 – Change of Association
- $10 – Change of Branch Office
- $10 – Change of Principal Office Address plus $10 for each license associated with office
- $10 – Change of Branch Address plus $10 for each license associated with office
For more information please continue here: Become a Real Estate Broker | Department of State (ny.gov)
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for a career as a licensed broker, an individual must:
- Be at least 20 years old.
- Hold a NYS Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID featuring a photo.
- Be a citizen of the United States or hold legal, permanent residency.
- Maintain a clean record with no felony convictions (with potential exceptions).
- 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 or a combination of both
- Meet the minimum points required for the experience type (e.g., buying and selling your own property, managing property owned by your employer)
- Have satisfactorily completed 152 hours of approved qualifying education.
- Pass a qualifying examination administered by the Department of State.
- Submit a completed application and the required fee to the Department of State.
- Submit of a signed student affidavit.
- Prior to filing this application, all proposed business names must be submitted, in writing, to the Division of Licensing Services for approval.
- Upon approval of the name you wish to use, you must then file the appropriate document with either the respective County Clerk’s office or the NYS Department of State, Division of Corporations.
FAQs
The Brokers License Course is 75 hours in total.
To be eligible for a career as a licensed broker, an individual must:
- Possess a NYS Drivers License or Non-Driver ID with photo
- Be 20+ years of age
- Have United States citizenship or be a legal, permanent resident
- Have no felony convictions (exceptions may apply)
- Be able to show proof of 3,500 points based on transactions as an agent or 5,200 points through equivalent experience in general real estate business
- Complete 75 hours of online broker qualifying coursework
- Submit of a signed student affidavit
- Pass the RESNYS in-person proctored final exam
- Pass the NY Department of State Broker licensing exam ($15)
- Apply for a Broker license ($155 for two years)
In July 2008, the Department of State changed the sales course hourly requirement from 45 hours to 75 hours. Those already licensed before July 2008, who are now going for their broker license are responsible for taking the new additional 30 hours from the salesperson’s class.
You will need the 30-hour salesperson remedial, a two-hour continuing education course on Fair Housing and/or implicit bias training, and the 75-hour broker course.
You will need to complete the 32-hour broker remedial course.
You will need to complete the 75-hour broker course and a two-hour continuing education course on fair housing and/or implicit bias training.
You will need to complete the 32-hour broker remedial course.
To be a broker, you must accrue 3500 points in sales.
You can find an itemized list of point values for sales transactions on the Department of State website. Point values can be found on the 4th page of the broker’s application.
You must contact your broker for that information.
According to the DOS: “If completing the broker course for continuing education, you must also complete 2.5 hours of ethical business practices and 1 hour of recent legal matters topics to satisfy the requirement.”
You can make up the class next time it’s being offered. Check our monthly Brokers calendar for class schedules.
Yes you can take the school exam online. Please email us to schedule your exam.
You can always retake the Brokers exam the next time it is offered. You have three attempts to pass the exam during your four months. A $25.00 fee will be assessed after the third attempt.
You will receive a certificate of completion. Save this certificate, as it proves you’ve completed all coursework. The State Department may or may not ask you to mail it in to them at some point. If you haven’t done so already, you must obtain an eAccess account on the New York Department of State website. This account will allow you to register for your state exam.
Yes, you can take both the New York state and school Brokers exam in any order you like, but you must successfully pass both exams in order to apply for your brokers’ license.
RESNYS does not administer the Brokers State Exam. You must go to your local Department of State to take the exam. The cost for the exam is $15.00. You must register for the state exam through your eAccess account.
Congratulations! You now must apply for your Brokers license. The cost to apply for your Brokers license is $155.00. Once you receive it, you can start working as a Broker immediately.
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