Real Estate
NY Real EstateNew York Real Estate Salesperson License
The New York Real Estate Salesperson Exam is administered at New York Department of State (DOS) test sites in NYC, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Long Island.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the NY Real Estate exam.
- Passing score
- 70%
- Format & length
- 75 multiple-choice questions · 90 minutes
- Voucher cost
- $15 exam fee + $55 license fee + ~$102 fingerprinting
- Prerequisites
- 77 hours of DOS-approved pre-licensing course; 18+
- Validity
- 2 years (22.5 hours of CE per renewal)
What’s tested
Key topics on the NY Real Estate exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official NY Real Estate exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- License Law & Regulations
- Law of Agency & Independent Contractor
- Estates, Interests & Liens
- Real Estate Instruments
- Real Estate Finance
- Land Use Regulations
- Construction & Environmental Issues
- New York City Specific
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Aspiring NY real estate salespersons. The NYC market commands top commissions — and the demand for licensed agents is steady.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
NY exam is shorter than CA/TX/FL, but NYC market dynamics make even a single transaction lucrative — high LTV per licensee post-pass.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
400 questions covering every objective on the official NY Real Estate exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking NY Real Estate unlocks every other Real Estate exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
NY Real Estate articles & study guides
Real Estate License Exam Study Guide — How to Pass on the First Try (TX, CA, FL, NY)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NY Real Estate
How many questions does the NY Real Estate bank have?
400 questions, organized into 6 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
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Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Real Estate exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the NY Real Estate content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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