For NY Salesperson Candidates · Updated November 2026

New York Real Estate Exam Prep and Practice Exam

Everything you need to pass the New York State real estate salesperson exam: how the exam works, a free practice quiz, test-day strategy and the study tools our students use.

The Short Answer

The NYS salesperson exam has 75 multiple-choice questions, gives you 1.5 hours, and you need 70% to pass. It costs $15 per attempt, and you can take it as many times as you need. The best prep: read your textbook, stay engaged through your 77-hour course, practice your weak areas with SMART Exam Prep™ and book the exam early.

How We Prepare You

We design our school final exam to be harder than the state exam on purpose. Our instructors also take the state exam two or three times a year, so what we teach stays current with what you'll actually see.

1. How many hours of qualifying education does New York require for a salesperson license?
A. 45 hours · B. 60 hours · C. 75 hours · D. 77 hours

2. A licensed salesperson in New York must work under:
A. A local board of REALTORS® · B. A sponsoring broker · C. An attorney · D. The Department of State directly

3. Mixing a client's escrow funds with the broker's own money is called:
A. Conversion · B. Steering · C. Commingling · D. Redlining

4. Directing buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on a protected class is:
A. Blockbusting · B. Steering · C. Puffing · D. Dual agency

5. Which protected class is covered by the New York State Human Rights Law but not the federal Fair Housing Act?
A. Race · B. Religion · C. Lawful source of income · D. Familial status

6. To be enforceable, a contract for the sale of real estate must be:
A. Notarized · B. In writing · C. Recorded · D. Witnessed by two people

7. Which deed gives the buyer the greatest protection?
A. Quitclaim deed · B. Bargain and sale deed without covenants · C. Full covenant and warranty deed · D. Executor's deed

8. A buyer purchases a $300,000 home with an 80% loan-to-value mortgage. How much is the loan?
A. $60,000 · B. $200,000 · C. $240,000 · D. $280,000

9. Which item is most likely a fixture?
A. A sofa · B. A built-in dishwasher · C. A freestanding bookcase · D. Area rugs

10. How often must a New York real estate license be renewed?
A. Every year · B. Every two years · C. Every three years · D. Every four years

Answer key: 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-B, 5-C, 6-B, 7-C, 8-C, 9-B, 10-B. Missed a few? That's what SMART Exam Prep™ is built for: it finds your weak areas and focuses your practice there.

1. Read the textbook. Don't just watch the lessons. Reading builds the vocabulary the exam tests.

2. Stay engaged through the whole course. Ask questions, especially in the live Monday reviews. Students who engage do fine.

3. Practice your weak areas. Use SMART Exam Prep™ to find what you're missing, instead of retaking the same practice tests.

4. Book the state exam early. At $15, schedule it as soon as you enroll. You can take it before you finish the course.

5. If you don't pass, go again. Review what you missed and retake it. Don't quit after one try.

How many questions are on the NY real estate exam?

75 multiple-choice questions, with 1.5 hours to finish. You need 70% to pass.

Is the NY real estate exam hard?

It can be. The state uses several versions, and some are harder than others. Students who read the textbook, stay engaged in the course and practice their weak areas are well prepared, and you can retake the exam as many times as you need.

How many times can I take the NY real estate exam?

As many times as you need. Each attempt costs $15. If you don't pass, review what you missed and schedule it again.

Is the school exam the same as the state exam?

No. You must pass both. Our school final exam is designed to be harder than the state exam, so passing it is a strong sign you're ready.

Is there a free NY real estate practice exam?

Try the 10-question practice quiz on this page. For full timed mock exams and 1,000+ questions, SMART Exam Prep™ is $49, or free with Manfred Membership.

How long are passing exam results valid?

Two years, which gives you time to find a sponsoring broker and apply for your license.

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