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New York 75-Hour Broker License Course
Broker- This 75-hour course covers all the instruction required to be eligible for the New York Broker license.
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for ny licensure.
New York 32-Hour Broker Remedial Course
This 32-Hour Broker Remedial course is designed for broker license applicants who successfully completed the 75-hour salesperson prelicensing course and the 45-hour broker prelicensing&...
30-Hr. NY Salesperson Remedial License Course
This 30-Hour Salesperson Remedial course is designed for currently licensed salespersons who completed the NY 45-hour salesperson licensing course prior to July 1, 2008, and are now seeking a NY broke...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in New York
Accumulate 2 Years of Active Experience
Core DOS Requirement
Compile proof of 2 years of full-time experience as a NY salesperson (or 3 years general real estate experience). Your sponsoring broker provides the attestation for DOS.
Complete the 75-Hour NY Broker Pre-Licensing Course
DOS-Approved Broker-Level Education
Work through Fortune Academy's 75-hour NY broker pre-licensing course — advanced NY real estate law, brokerage operations, commercial real estate, and trust fund management.
Advanced topics beyond the 77-hour salesperson course.
Pass the NY DOS Broker Exam
Advanced Multiple-Choice Exam
Schedule and pass the NY Department of State broker exam. Approximately 100 multiple-choice questions covering advanced real estate topics. Passing score: 70%. Fee: \$15.
Submit Broker License Application to DOS
$150 Application Fee
Submit your NY broker license application through eAccessNY with your experience documentation and passing exam score. DOS processes applications in 4–6 weeks.
Begin Operating as a New York Broker
CE Continues Every 2 Years
Once DOS issues your broker license, you can run your own brokerage or operate as an associate broker. New York brokers follow the 22.5-hour CE cycle every 2 years.
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 upgrade from a New York salesperson to a broker?
To upgrade from NY salesperson to broker: accumulate 2 years of full-time experience as a licensed salesperson (OR 3 years equivalent experience in general real estate), complete the 75-hour DOS-approved broker pre-licensing course (on top of the 77-hour salesperson coursework — 152 hours total), pass the NY DOS broker exam, and apply for broker licensure.
How many hours of education does a New York broker need?
New York broker applicants need 152 total hours of DOS-approved education — 77 hours of salesperson pre-licensing plus 75 additional hours of broker pre-licensing. Some prior education (attorneys, certain degrees) receives partial waivers.
How much experience do I need to become a New York broker?
NY DOS requires 2 years of full-time active experience as a licensed NY salesperson (or part-time equivalent based on transaction points), OR 3 years of equivalent experience in general real estate (e.g., property management, real estate investment).
What is on the New York broker exam?
The NY DOS broker exam is approximately 100 multiple-choice questions covering advanced real estate law, brokerage operations, supervision, trust funds, commercial real estate, and New York-specific broker requirements. Passing score: 70%.
Can I take NY broker upgrade courses online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 75-hour NY broker pre-licensing course is 100% online, self-paced, and DOS-approved. A proctored final exam is required.
How much does the New York broker license cost?
Expect total costs around $500–$800 in New York: Fortune Academy's 75-hour broker course, the $15 DOS broker exam fee, and the $150 DOS broker license application fee.
What can a New York broker do that a salesperson cannot?
NY brokers can operate their own brokerage (independently), employ salespersons, hold escrow trust funds, and supervise real estate transactions. Salespersons must work under a licensed broker and cannot operate independently or hold trust funds.
Does Fortune Academy help with the New York broker application?
Yes. Fortune Academy provides step-by-step support for the NY DOS broker application, including experience documentation templates, licensing exam prep, and advisor support from licensed NY brokers.