Get Your Salesperson's Real Estate License

Congratulations on taking the next steps toward becoming a licensed real estate agent! In our NY 77-Hour Salesperson Course, you’ll learn everything from license law to real estate finance and environmental issues. Upon completion you’ll be well-equipped to take the New York State licensing exam and on your way to joining the ranks of our over 14,000 REALTOR® members.

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Take the New York 77-Hour Salesperson Course

In-person /Virtual Attendance Requirements

The Department of State requires 90 percent attendance before you are eligible to sit for the course exam. Please reconsider taking the course if you anticipate more than a 7.7 hours (10%) absence. Absence must be for a reasonable and unavoidable cause. Students missing more than 7.7 hours of classroom time in total (including late arrivals and early departures) must make up the exact classes missed before they may sit for the in-person proctored exam.


VIRTUAL: STARTING JANUARY 6, 2025

Early Bird Pricing through 12/31/2024

Complete this foundational course on your own schedule in less than eight weeks, and prepare yourself for the New York State Real Estate Salesperson Examination.

REGISTER TODAY - $469

ON-DEMAND: COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN

Take this course over six months on your own schedule. Finish with a practice exam and a final, in-person proctored exam. While extensions may be granted, course work must be completed within one year.

REGISTER TODAY - $249

ON-DEMAND WITH EXAM PREPARATION

Offered through our partners at Leap Online, get Exam Prep Edge, an online study experience designed to help you ace your final New York State Exam.

REGISTER TODAY - $300

WHY HGAR?

The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR), School of Real Estate is the only Association-run School in Manhattan, Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange Counties.

In-person and Online

Salesperson licensing courses are offered both in-person and remotely at convenient times, enabling working professionals and those with other obligations to complete the course in less than eight weeks.

NY State Certified Instructors

Our NY State Certified Instructors have real world experience. They’re easily accessible to our students to ensure key concepts are clear and offer review sessions to help you prepare for the New York State licensing exam.

FAQs

Ready to become a licensed real estate salesperson? Here's how.

Is there anything I need to do before I apply for a salesperson's license?

YES!


Before you apply for your original salesperson license you must successfully:


  • Complete HGAR's Salesperson’s course, which includes the 77-hours of education and the in-person proctored exam required to obtain your license.
  • Pass the NYS Real Estate Salesperson exam.


What are the New York State requirements to become a licensed Salesperson?

To become licensed, you must meet the following requirements:


  • At least 18 years old at the time you apply
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Have a sponsoring NYS-licensed Real Estate Broker
  • Successfully completed NY 77-hour Salesperson Course* – completion includes passing the in-person proctored exam at the end of the course.
  • Pass the NYS Real Estate Salesperson examination ($15) – get more information here
  • License fee (2 years) - Check DOS for the amount
  • Have a current NYS photo driver’s license or non-driver ID card


A few more notes:

  • If you completed the 75-hour salesperson course: Complete a two-hour continuing education course on fair housing and/or implicit bias to qualify for licensure.
  • If you completed the 45-hour salesperson course prior to July 1, 2008: Complete the 30-hour remedial course and two-hour continuing education course on fair housing and/or implicit bias in order to qualify for licensure.


Where are the proctored exam locations?

  • HGAR White Plains: One Maple Ave, White Plains, NY 10605
  • HGAR Goshen: 9 Coates Drive, Suite 1, Goshen, NY 10924

How do I schedule an appointment to take my in-person proctored exam?

Call 914-681-0833 or email:



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