Step-by-Step Guide: How Do I Get My New York Real Estate License?
NY Real Estate License Requirements in New York, you must complete several essential steps, each designed to prepare you for success in the industry.
- Meet Eligibility Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and free of felony convictions (unless pardoned).
- Complete the 77-Hour Pre-Licensing Course: Enroll in a state-approved school like Manfred Real Estate Learning Center. This course covers property law, ethics, contracts, and more.
- Pass the School Exam: After completing your coursework, you must pass a final school exam to qualify for the state test.
- Schedule and Pass the State Exam: The New York State real estate exam is administered by the Department of State. You must score at least 70% to pass.
- Find a Sponsoring Broker: Before applying for your license, you must affiliate with a licensed real estate broker who will supervise your work.
- Submit Your License Application: Apply online through the NYDOS website, pay the required fee, and await approval.
Each step builds your knowledge, confidence, and professional readiness. Manfred Real Estate Learning Center provides guidance at every stage—from enrollment to exam preparation and beyond.
Included In Every 77 hour Salesperson Licensing Course
“Traditional schools teach you the bare minimum to pass a test. Manfred gives you the tools to launch a brand. Because if you do the minimum, you can expect the minimum. We want more for our students.” – John Manfred – President/CEO
77 hour Salesperson Course Formats
Self - Paced Online
- Our online courses are self-paced and flexible. You can begin as soon as you register and move through the course at your own speed. The material consists of slides, interactive questions, and video resources. There is no strict schedule to follow; you can log in and out whenever it suits you. Plus, you’ll have a full year of access to the course. Our online option also includes a library of recorded live sessions, an instructor available for any questions, and a dedicated tech support team. Course fee is $350 including the Manfred Virtual Classroom and the Real Estate Business Launch online course.
Instructor Led - Hybrid
- Experience the convenience of an online course with the added advantage of a LIVE instructor. You will have 15-20 hours of coursework assigned each week, to be completed online at your own pace. Additionally, there is an optional 3-hour live webinar every Monday at 6 pm where you can review the previous week’s material and interact with the instructor and other students. Our instructors will provide guidance throughout the 6-week program, which starts every 6 weeks. The course fee includes the Manfred Virtual Classroom and the Real Estate Business Launch online course. Enroll now for the upcoming session!
Classroom - Live Webinar
- We have a team of experienced instructors who teach our live courses. Each instructor actively works in the real estate industry and is considered an expert in their specific subject. They not only provide material to help you pass the exam but also share real-life examples that will benefit your career. The course runs Monday – Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 for two consecutive weeks. The course fee includes the Manfred Virtual Classroom and the Real Estate Business Launch online course. Enroll now for the upcoming session!
As a Real Estate Salesperson You Will Be Changing Lives
Manfred Real Estate Learning Center in Partnership With New York School of Real Estate
How Do I Get My New York Real Estate License?
Step 1: Be at Least 18 Years of Age. …
Step 2: Register and Complete the 77 Hours of Required Education. …
Step 3: Find a Sponsoring Broker. …
Step 4: Schedule and Take the New York Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam. …
Step 5: Apply for Your New York Real Estate Salesperson License.
Step 1: Be at Least 18 Years of Age. …
Step 2: Register and Complete the 77 Hours of Required Education. …
Step 3: Find a Sponsoring Broker. …
Step 4: Schedule and Take the New York Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam. …
Step 5: Apply for Your New York Real Estate Salesperson License.
Having a real estate license and a cool website does not make you a pro in real estate any more than a pair of skates and hockey stick makes you a pro hockey player. The real work is not in the performance; it’s in the preparation. Anyone can buy a hockey stick and kick around a puck, but if you want to make a goal, you should know how to perform with it skillfully. A real estate license is like a hockey stick—you need to know how to use it to meet your goals.
As a school, we used to be concerned about the exam pass rate to judge our success, but now we look at the number of top-producing graduates who build their businesses on life, abundance, and relationships. There is no secret formula. No special skills are required—just the willingness to learn and take action. You can learn anything—the key is to take action.
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Why Just Get Your NY Real Estate License, When YOU Can Get So Much More?
” One of the first paths to success is the opportunity to learn. The Manfred family has perfected the methods to learn the business of real estate. As someone who has struggled with classrooms his entire life, attending MRELC was comfortable, exciting but most importantly, a great way to learn. Thanks again!!” – William W
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Manfred Testimonials
- I am a veteran educator and am so glad that I received my NYS Real Estate Salesperson education from Manfred! I chose the six week instructor LED course that met weekly for a Zoom review with an excellent instructor (Laura Farrell) ! The real life experiences shared, the well made slide deck presentations, and the interactive questions are just some of the best teaching practices used in this course! Also, Heather Manfred was always available by cell to promptly answer any of my questions that came up regarding technicalities with online learning and with the next steps needed after completing the course! I am definitely joining the Manfred Membership Program which includes lots of resources and the NYS approved continuing education hours that I need to continue my growth and success in the industry! Thank you Manfred!! – Paula – Manfred Student
- The Manfred real estate instructor LED course was excellent. The course was informative and broken down in sections to make it easy to follow. The instructor was excellent ! Laura used personal experience and helped us every step of the way with review questions and quizzes. Thank you Manfred for a great online course experience. – Lorraine – Manfred Student
- Best decision I made to help me start my mew career! Attending the classes in person for 2 weeks was definitely worth the time. The instructors were very good and gave us invaluable real life scenarios. The review classes and practice exams were definitely helpful in passing the exams! I also purchased the membership to join Manfred to access pertinent information and complete my continued education requirements. I am looking forward to my new career! Thanks Manfred – Julie – Manfred Student

