New York Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
2 years as licensed salesperson with 3,500 experience points, OR 3 years equivalent real estate experience with 5,250 points
Points Required: 3,500 experience points
Alternative Pathways:
- 3 years general real estate experience with 5,250 points
- Combined licensed and general experience with 5,250 points
Points calculated from transactions, property management, development activities. Buying/selling own property has limited credit.
Education Requirements
Complete 152 hours of DOS-approved qualifying education including the 75-hour broker course.
Required Courses:
- 75-hour Broker Qualifying Course
- 45-hour Salesperson Course (if not already completed)
- 30-hour Salesperson Remedial Course
- 2-hour Fair Housing/Implicit Bias Training
Education requirements increased December 21, 2022. Must complete all courses before taking exam.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
New York Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Department of State
Format
Multiple-choice, 2.5 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$15
Retake Policy
Can retake after failure with additional fee
Fees
| Application Fee | $155 |
| Examination Fee | $15 |
| Total | $170 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 2 years as licensed salesperson with 3,500+ points
2+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 152 hours including 75-hour broker course
4-8 weeks
Submit Application
Apply through DOS with experience documentation
2-4 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Schedule and pass DOS broker examination
1-2 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$185
CE Hours Required
22.5 hours
Online Renewal
Available
22.5 hours of DOS-approved continuing education including Fair Housing requirements
Reciprocity Agreements
New York has reciprocity agreements with other states.
Reciprocal license holders must still pass NY state portion of exam.
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