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Everything You Need to Know About Being a Real Estate Salesperson in New York
Launching your real estate career in New York can feel daunting. But don’t worry — no matter where you are in your career, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
We’ve designed a guide that covers everything you should know about starting your career, securing your continuing education, and maintaining your license. You can also visit our Agent Essentials blog, which includes tons of resources to help you become a successful salesperson in the Big Apple state.
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Your Guide to Being a Salesperson in New York
Why Should You Become a Salesperson in New York?
- High Salary Potential. Make an average of $90,773 per year as a real estate salesperson in New York. Or, work part-time to earn play money!
*June 2024 Indeed Salary Data - It's a People-Focused Industry. Do you enjoy networking, negotiating, and working with clients? Help others find the homes and properties of their dreams.
- Flexible Schedule. Are you tired of your 9-5 job? Work as often or as little as you want!
How Do You Get a Real Estate Salesperson License in New York?
- Complete Your Pre-Licensing Education. First, complete a 77-Hr. Pre-Licensing Salesperson course.
- Pass the Course Exam. After you complete your course, take the course final exam. Course completions are valid for eight years and must be used to obtain a license or they will expire. Your final exam is required to be proctored.
- Pass the New York Salesperson Exam. Applicants are required to schedule their salesperson exam online. To schedule your exam, you must have an eAccessNY account. In addition to applying for the exam, you can view your scheduled exam details and results online.
- Choose a Sponsoring Broker. To be licensed, you have to be associated with a current and active New York sponsoring broker.
- Complete the Application. Your final step is to complete your application using eAccessNY.
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What To Do After Your Real Estate License
If you follow these steps and your application is approved, you’ll officially become a real estate salesperson in New York. That calls for celebration!
Next, you’ll need to start fulfilling requirements for your Continuing Education. Whether you want to remain a salesperson or advance into a broker role, here’s everything you need to know about completing your CE in New York.
New York Real Estate License Renewal
Real Estate Salesperson and Broker licenses have to be renewed online through eAccessNY. Paper renewal forms are not given to real estate licensees.
Three months before your license expires, you will get an email and postcard reminder. Both will tell you it's time to complete your continuing education and renew your license. Your reminders will also give you written instructions on renewing your license through your eAccessNY account.
New York Continuing Education Requirements
Salespersons and Brokers
New York salespersons and brokers have to complete 22.5 hours of education every two years by the day of their license anniversary date.
For your first renewal as a salesperson, your course content must include:
- 2 hours of implicit bias
- 2 hours of cultural competency
- 3 hours of fair housing
- 2.5 hours of ethical business practices
- 1 hour of legal matters
- 2 agency hours
- 10 elective hours
If you are a broker or completing your subsequent renewal, the continuing education content requirements are almost identical. (“Subsequent renewal” just means the second time you complete your Continuing Education.)
The only content differences are:
- You only need to take 1 hour of agency content, instead of 2.
- You need 11 elective hours, instead of 10.
Fortunately, you can complete your CE online at your own pace.