New York Real Estate Licensing 
FAQs & Requirements

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Our partner, AYPORealEstate, offers New York pre-license and continuing education courses. All courses are 100% online and state approved.

• Salesperson: $55
• Broker: $155

The New York Real Estate Commission does not require students or education providers to submit course completions.

You cannot conduct any real estate activities that require a license. You have two years to renew your license. If you do not renew within two years you will have to retake the state exam, however, you will not have to retake the 75-hour pre-licensing course.

When submitting your new salesperson application you must include your new exam results, your application fee, and a copy of your expired license.

New York offers an extension in cases of hardship. To apply for an extension you must submit the following, preferably prior to your license expiration:

• A written request for the extension,
• completed renewal form & fee
• Original documentation demonstrating your hardship; i.e., medical documentation.

No, New York only accepts continuing education from the current cycle.

No, a recent legislative amendment REMOVED the 15-year real estate broker continuing education exemption and now requires all brokers who were previously exempted to complete continuing education starting July 1, 2021.

Yes.

• Arkansas — Broker only — two years' licensure and current (business and residence must be in Arkansas.)
• Colorado — Broker and Associate Broker. Current licensure (business and residence addresses must be in Colorado). Colorado Associate Brokers must submit a salesperson application and $50 fee, along with their certification and irrevocable consent form.
• Connecticut — Broker and Sales — current licensure only (business and residence must be in Connecticut).
• Georgia — Broker and Sales — current licensure only (business and residence must be in Georgia). Must have obtained their license by passing Georgia exam.
• Massachusetts — Massachusetts Broker only — two years' licensure and current (business and residence must be in Massachusetts).
• Mississippi — Broker only — two years' licensure and current (business and residence must be in Mississippi).
• Oklahoma — Broker and Sales — two years' licensure and current (business and residence must be in Oklahoma).
• Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Broker and Salesperson — current licensure only (business and residence must be in Pennsylvania).
• West Virginia — West Virginia Broker and Sales — current licensure only (business and residence must be in West Virginia).

Salesperson:

1. Complete a 75-hour salesperson qualifying education course
   NOTE: The 75-hour salesperson and 30-hour remedial courses are valid for 8 years past course completion date.
2. Find a broker to sponsor you
3. Schedule and complete the real estate salesperson exam
4. Complete an application for licensure
5. Pay the $55 application fee

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Broker: have two years of experience as a salesperson or three years of experience in general real estate field.

1. Complete 120 hours of prelicensing education
   • First, complete a 75-hour qualifying salesperson course
   • Second, complete a 45-hour qualifying broker course
2. Pass the qualifying examination administered by the Department of State
3. Complete an application for licensure
4. Pay the $155 application fee

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