New York license guide

New York real estate license guide

New York applicants should start by confirming the current education rules with New York Department of State. Based on the official source below, the pre-license education requirement is currently listed as 77 hours for the Real Estate Salesperson path.

Quick facts

License path Real Estate Salesperson
Required education 77 pre-license hours
Minimum age 18+
Exam vendor New York Department of State

How to use this New York course guide

Use the official requirement first, then compare courses by package depth. The right provider should make it obvious that the course applies to New York, covers the full 77 hours, and gives you enough help to move from enrollment to exam scheduling. Course format also matters: some students want the lowest self-paced option, while others need instructor access, printed materials, mobile lessons, or stronger exam prep.

This page is the hub for the New York cluster. Use the online-course guide when you are ready to compare providers, the cost guide when you are budgeting, the exam-prep guide when you are close to testing, and the requirements guide when you need to verify the licensing path before paying.

Best next step Start with the online-course comparison if you already know you need the 77-hour path.
Budget check Compare base course price separately from exam prep, state fees, and retake costs.
Verification Use New York Department of State as the final source before enrolling.

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