New York Real Estate License Requirements
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New York State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 77 hours
Colibri Real Estate New York Course Hours Offered: 77 hours
1. General New York Salesperson License Requirements
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the New York State Division of Licensing Services are as follows:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Have a Social Security Number or Federal ID number.
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in New York
Below are credit hours required for the New York pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
| Total Pre-license Course Hours | 77 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in New York
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your salesperson license:
- Apply for the New York salesperson examination
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Successfully pass the New York salesperson licensing exam with a score of 77% or higher
- Obtain sponsorship from a New York real estate broker.
- Complete the New York Real Estate License application
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You will need to submit your certificate of completion with your real estate salesperson application. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
New York State Division of Licensing Services
Website: https://dos.ny.gov/licensing-services
Phone: 518-486-3803
Fax: 518-408-2524
Address: 1 Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231
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New York Salesperson First Time Renewal Continuing Education License Requirements
Online Info
o2 hours in Implicit Bias Awareness
o2 hours in Cultural Competency
o3 hours in Fair Housing
o2 hours in Law of Agency
o2.5 hours in Ethical Business Practices
o1 hour in Legal Matters
•10 elective hours
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New York Broker Pre-licensing License Requirements
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Per the New York Department of State:
https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-broker
Effective December 21, 2022, real estate broker applicants must complete 152 hours of approved qualifying education.
I am applying for a Real Estate Broker license on or after December 21, 2022, and I have completed the 45-hour salesperson course. What other courses do I need to complete?
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.
I am applying for a Real Estate Broker license on or after December 21, 2022, and I have completed the 45-hour salesperson course, the 30-hour salesperson remedial course and the 45-hour broker course. What other courses do I need to complete?
You will need to complete the 32-hour broker remedial course.
I am applying for a Real Estate Broker license on or after December 21, 2022, and I have completed the 75-hour salesperson course. What other courses do I need to complete?
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.
I am applying for a Real Estate Broker license on or after December 21, 2022, and I have completed the 75-hour sales and the 45-hour broker course. What other courses do I need to complete?
You will need to complete the 32-hour broker remedial course.
If you have any questions or concerns about this change in educational requirements, please contact the Department or visit the FAQ page on their website. https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-broker
Online Limitations
SCHEDULING YOUR FINAL EXAM: The state of New York requires that the school schedule your final exam with a proctor. When you have completed most of the course units, you will need to review the Proctor list in the Documents section, select a proctor location that is convenient and fill out this form to schedule your final exam: https://www.realestateexpress.com/forms/NYproctor.htm. We require at least 3 business days notice to schedule your final exam, however, it may take longer depending on proctor availability. Your course final exam must be completed prior to your course expiration date or you will be required to purchase an extension to access that portion of your course. There is an additional fee to purchase an extension and the extension must be purchased before the proctored exam will be scheduled.
Rescheduling Your Proctored Exam: Should you need to cancel your proctored exam, you will be responsible for contacting the proctor directly. To reschedule your exam, you must submit a new scheduling request for the re-scheduled date. Students are not permitted to reschedule their exams with the proctor directly as the state requires the school to set those appointments.
You have ONE Complimentary reschedule of your exam. After the first reschedule, there will be a $25 fee for each subsequent change. Rescheduling fees must be paid before your proctor appointment will be rescheduled.
Effective January 1, 2025, the NY Proctor Policy will be changing. Students will no longer have their exams scheduled by Colibri Real Estate. Students will now have the opportunity to schedule directly from the approved New York proctor list.?
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New York All Continuing Education License Requirements
Online Info
o2 hours in Implicit Bias Awareness
o2 hours in Cultural Competency
o3 hours in Fair Housing
o1 hour in Law of Agency
o2.5 hours in Ethical Business Practices
o1 hour in Legal Matters
•11 elective hours
•Licensees renewing for the first time with an expiration date on or after September 21, 2022 will need 12.5 mandatory hours and 10 electives for a total of 22.5 hours. The required CE hours are as follows: 2 hours in Implicit Bias Awareness, 2 hours in Cultural Competency, 3 hours in Fair Housing, 2 hours in Law of Agency, 2.5 hours in Ethical Business Practices, 1 hour in Legal Matters, and 10 elective hours.
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Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New York State Division of Licensing Services. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.