How To Become A Real Estate Agent In New York

This article is going to explain in detail how to become a real estate agent in New York State. It will entail qualifications, education, state test, fees and more. Plus you can find out how to become a successful real estate agent before you get your license.


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Basic requirements to become a real estate agent are:


- Age - Must be at least 18 years of age


-Must be a U.S citizen or a legal resident of the U.S


-Must complete a total of 75 hours of courses approved by the New York Department of State. You must pass the school exam to take your New York State License Exam.


-You will also have to be sponsored by a licensed real estate broker in your state.


-You must pass the real estate salesperson examination in your state.


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Reasons Why Someone Cannot Obtain A Real Estate License:


- Someone who is not a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.


-Someone that has been convicted of a felony (depending on your situation it can may be waived).


-Someone that owes at least 4 months or more of child support. A child support application must be filed with the Department of State whether you have a child or not.


BELOW ARE THE STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE TO GET YOUR REAL ESTATE LICENSE IN NEW YORK STATE:


STEP 1.


- Find a real estate school in your city that is approved by the Department of State where you will be taking the 75 hour course.


**If you already took the 45 hour qualifying course before July 1, 2008, then you can take 30 hours of coursework to qualify for your license.


STEP 2.


-As your taking your 75 hour course you should be looking for a licensed real estate broker to sponsor you. Most of the time the real estate schools will have a list of some great real estate broker offices or you can start visiting the offices on your own.


Feel free to call up the brokers and let them know that you are taking your 75 hour course and you are looking for a sponsor and would like to learn more about their company. Some brokers have free sessions to recruit new agents about their company, fees, office structure, and more.


STEP 3.


- Before you finish your course make an appointment through the New York Department of State website to schedule your State Test. It's important to do this step as soon as possible because spots can fill up fast depending where you live. Click here to find your Department of State.


STEP 4.


-Take the New York State Licensed Exam. After you pass and receive notification you will have to fill out the real estate application form, pay the fee and the original waiver to apply for your actual license.


STEP 5.


- Now that you're a licensed real estate agent now it's time to find a real estate broker to sponsor you if you haven't chosen yet.


Once you have your New York Real Estate License you can sell real estate in all five boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island).


Fees To Obtain Your License:


-75 Hour School Course - School prices vary and can range from $200 to as high as $550 (If you heard higher let me know).


-New York State Exam - $15.00


-License application is - $300.00


Above are just the basics steps of becoming a real estate agent. For more detailed and fee information visit your Department of State website. Click here to find your Department of State Website.


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**Find Out How To Become A Successful Real Estate Agent Before You Get Licensed!