How to Become a Realtor
in New York State
How to Become a Realtor
in New York State
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Complete 77 hours Real Estate Salesperson Course at a Real Estate School (in-person, Zoom, or online)
- Pass the NYS Real Estate Salesperson Exam (In-Person)
- Be sponsored by a NYS licensed Real Estate Broker
- Have a current NYS photo driver’s license or non-driver ID card
STEP 1: Take a 77 Hour Real Estate Salesperson Course at a Licensed Real Estate School.
CE SHOP
https://hectorshomes.theceshop.com/new-york/pre-licensing/ny-salesperson-pre-licensing-cost
Long Island Board of Realtors
Website:
https://www.lirealtor.com/brokers-agents/professional-development/licensing/77-hour
American Real Estate School
http://americanrealestateschool.com
Full List of Approved Real Estate Schools:
https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-course-providers/
STEP 2: Create a free EACCESSNY account with the Department of State (DOS) of New York
You will use this to register for the State Exam and renew your real estate license every two years.
CREATE YOUR EACCESSNY ACCOUNT HERE:
https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/nydos/registration.do?from=loginPage
You will need this account to schedule your Real Estate Exams and renew your Real Estate license every two years.
STEP 3: Schedule your Real Estate Exam
You must register online using your EAccessNY Account
NO WALK-INS allowed
- Exam Sites:
https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-salesperson-exam-sites - Login to your EACCESSNY Account & follow links to register for the Real Estate Salesperson exam:
https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/nydos/nydoslogin.do?header=true
STEP 4: After you pass the exam, get sponsored by a NYS licensed Real Estate Broker
Contact Hector Gavilla of LINK Brokerages at 516-526-8557 to sponsor your license.
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