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NYS Real Estate Salesperson Licensing

Location: Colonie

Overview: Real estate offers one of the fastest growing career opportunities in the Capital Region, and this area has one of the healthiest real estate markets in the entire nation. Now is a great time to get started on the road to wealth, financial independence, and a secure future. This 45-hour NYS Department of State approved course is required to become licensed to sell real estate in New York. This course is also available to the general public, if you don't want to obtain a license but would like to understand "what the real estate person learns".

Topics: law of agency • estates • liens • easements • deeds • leases • contracts • closing costs • real estate finance • land use regulations • valuation • environmental issues • construction • Fair Housing regulations • license law • real estate math

Frequently Asked Questions

To become a Licensed NYS Real Estate Salesperson, you must:
 
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 be at least 18 years of age
 
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 have no prior felony convictions
 
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 successfully complete a NYS approved, 45-hour Real Estate Salesperson course*
 
•
 pass the NYS Department of State Salesperson Licensing Exam
 
•
 obtain sponsorship by a NYS Licensed Broker
 
•
 pay a licensing fee of $50 for 2 years

Have questions about becoming a Real Estate Agent?
Check out these local area Real Estate brokers recruiting now!

Course fee: $199 Textbook: $35 (includes NYS sales tax)
 

Upcoming Class Schedules
# 9383 May 14,15,16,19,20,21 9:00am-5:30pm
# 9700 June 4,5,6,9,10,11 9:00am-5:30pm

* Proof of satisfactory completion of this course must be furnished to the Department of State by school certification on the salesperson license application, or by an original certificate with a raised school seal.

 

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