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77-Hr. NY Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
Salesperson- This package includes everything you need to get your license in New York.
77-Hr. NY Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package
Salesperson- This package includes everything you need to get your license in New York! You will also receive Exam Prep Edge.
77-Hr. NY Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package
Salesperson- This package includes everything you need to get your license! You will also receive Exam Prep Edge.
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77-Hr. NY Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package
Salesperson- This package includes everything you need to get your license and first license renewal package!* You will also receive the eTextbook Real Estate Basics and Beyond, and NY Exam Prep Edge.
- You will receive the 77-Hr. NY Real Estate Sales License Course including the Exam Prep as well as access to our Learning Library and additional practice exams.
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in New York
Complete the 77-Hour DOS Pre-Licensing Course
Current 2022 Updated Curriculum
Work through Fortune Academy's 77-hour New York Real Estate Salesperson pre-licensing course — the full DOS-approved curriculum including fair housing, implicit bias, and cultural competency modules added in the 2022 expansion.
The NY 77-hour curriculum covers everything tested by DOS.
Pass the NY DOS Salesperson Exam
75 Questions, 1.5 Hours, $15
Schedule your NY salesperson exam through the eAccessNY system at any DOS testing center. 75 multiple-choice questions, 1.5 hours, 70% passing score. Fortune Academy's exam prep is included with every pre-licensing package.
The NY DOS exam covers the full 77-hour curriculum scope.
Find a Sponsoring NY Broker
Required for License Issuance
New York issues salesperson licenses only when a licensed NY broker sponsors you. Find a broker to employ you; the broker submits the salesperson license application through eAccessNY. Fortune Academy offers broker placement.
Submit Application and Receive License
$65 Fee, ~4 Weeks Processing
Your sponsoring broker submits your salesperson license application through eAccessNY, paying the \$65 application fee. DOS typically processes applications within 4 weeks.
Complete 22.5 Hours of CE Every 2 Years
Maintain Your NY License
NY DOS requires 22.5 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours of fair housing/discrimination, 2.5 hours of ethics, 1 hour of recent legal matters, and 2 hours of implicit bias awareness. Fortune Academy offers the full NY CE package.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How do I get a New York real estate salesperson license?
To get a NY real estate salesperson license, you must be at least 18, complete 77 hours of DOS-approved pre-licensing education (expanded from 75 hours as of 12/21/2022), pass the NY Department of State salesperson exam (\$15 fee), be sponsored by a licensed NY real estate broker, and file a license application with DOS (\$65 fee).
How long does it take to get a New York real estate license?
Most New Yorkers complete their salesperson license in 2 to 4 months. The 77-hour Fortune Academy course can be finished in 4–6 weeks at moderate pace, followed by the DOS exam (scheduled online), and application processing.
Why is the New York real estate course now 77 hours instead of 75?
Effective December 21, 2022, New York expanded its pre-licensing curriculum from 75 to 77 hours to include additional fair housing, implicit bias, and cultural competency training. Fortune Academy's 77-hour course reflects the full updated DOS curriculum.
How much does it cost to get a New York real estate license?
Expect total costs around $300–$500 in New York. This includes Fortune Academy's 77-hour course, the $15 NY DOS exam fee, the $65 DOS application fee, and any sponsoring broker fees.
Is the New York real estate course offered online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 77-hour New York pre-licensing course is 100% online, self-paced, and NY DOS-approved. A proctored final exam is required to complete the course and become eligible to take the NY DOS salesperson exam.
What is on the New York real estate salesperson exam?
The NY Department of State salesperson exam is 75 multiple-choice questions covering the full 77-hour curriculum — including NY license law, agency, fair housing (including implicit bias/cultural competency), contracts, valuation, and real estate math. 1.5 hours. Passing score: 70%.
How much is the New York real estate exam fee?
The New York Department of State charges just \$15 per exam attempt — among the lowest in the country. If you need to retake, you pay \$15 again. Fortune Academy's exam prep keeps first-time pass rates high.
Do I need a sponsoring broker in New York?
Yes. New York salespersons must work under the supervision of a licensed New York broker — no independent practice allowed. Your license is issued once you pass the exam and your sponsoring broker submits the application. Fortune Academy offers broker placement support.
Where do I take the New York real estate exam?
The NY salesperson exam is administered at Department of State testing centers in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge (Long Island), New York City, Syracuse, and other locations. Schedule online through the eAccessNY system. Walk-in testing available at some centers.
Can I take the New York real estate course on my phone?
Yes. Fortune Academy's NY pre-licensing course runs on any device. Progress syncs automatically across desktop, tablet, and phone.