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How to Pass the NY Real Estate Exam on Your First Try
Complete 2026 guide covering the 77-question format, key topics, and proven study strategies for the New York salesperson exam.
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New York Exam Details
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75
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90
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70%
Passing Score
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What's on the New York Real Estate Exam?
The New York real estate salesperson exam covers 75 multiple-choice questions across these major topic areas. Understanding the weight of each topic helps you allocate your study time effectively.
Property Ownership & Land Use
12-15%Types of ownership (fee simple, life estates, joint tenancy), land use controls, zoning, easements, encumbrances, and liens.
Laws of Agency & Fiduciary Duties
15-18%Agency relationships, disclosure requirements, fiduciary responsibilities, dual agency, designated agency, and Article 12-A of NY Real Property Law.
Contracts
12-15%Contract formation and requirements, types of real estate contracts, breach of contract and remedies, and New York-specific contract provisions.
Property Valuation & Appraisal
10-12%Appraisal methods and approaches, market analysis, CMA preparation, factors affecting property value, and NY assessment procedures.
Financing & Mortgages
12-15%Types of mortgages and financing, loan qualification, underwriting basics, mortgage calculations, and New York lending regulations.
Transfer of Property
8-10%Deeds and conveyance requirements, title insurance, closing procedures, recording and priority of liens, and NY transfer taxes.
NY License Law & Regulations
10-12%Licensing requirements, grounds for disciplinary action, advertising regulations (Regulation 175), broker and salesperson responsibilities.
Fair Housing & Ethics
8-10%Federal Fair Housing Act, New York Human Rights Law, Americans with Disabilities Act, and ethical responsibilities in practice.
Real Estate Math
8-12%Commission calculations, prorations, area and volume computations, loan calculations, and financial ratios.
How to Pass the New York Real Estate Exam
Expert study strategies specifically for the NY real estate salesperson exam.
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Complete all 77 hours of your pre-licensing course before starting exam prep — the course content directly maps to exam topics.
2
Focus heavily on NY-specific laws, especially Article 12-A, agency disclosure requirements, and Regulation 175 advertising rules — these are the questions most test-takers miss.
3
Practice real estate math daily. Commission calculations, prorations, and mortgage math make up 8-12% of the exam and are guaranteed points if you drill them.
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Study the differences between types of ownership (fee simple, joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety) — this is a high-frequency topic area.
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Take at least 5-10 full-length practice exams under timed conditions before your test date. The 90-minute time limit for 75 questions means about 72 seconds per question.
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Pay special attention to fair housing laws — both federal (Fair Housing Act) and state (NY Human Rights Law). These questions have zero tolerance for incorrect answers in practice.
New York Real Estate License Requirements
NY Exam Details
- Questions
- 75 multiple-choice
- Time Limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Testing Provider
- eAccessNY
- Exam Fee
- $15
Pre-Licensing Education
- Required Hours
- 77 hours
- Course Requirement
- 77-hour salesperson qualifying course from a NY DOS-approved school
- Regulatory Authority
- NY Department of State
Steps to Get Your NY Real Estate License
- 1Must be at least 18 years old
- 2Complete the 77-hour salesperson qualifying course from an approved school
- 3Pass the course final exam
- 4Submit a license application through eAccessNY
- 5Pass the NY real estate salesperson exam with a score of 70% or higher
- 6Obtain sponsorship from a licensed NY real estate broker
Sample New York Exam Questions
Test your knowledge with these sample NY real estate exam questions. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct answer and explanation.
1
In New York, a real estate salesperson must be sponsored by:
A.The NY Department of State
B.A licensed real estate broker
C.The local Board of Realtors
D.Any licensed salesperson
2
Which of the following best describes "dual agency" in New York?
A.Two agents representing the same buyer
B.One agent representing both buyer and seller in the same transaction
C.Two brokers sharing a commission
D.An agent working for two different brokerages
3
A property is listed for $400,000 and sells for $380,000. If the commission rate is 6%, what is the listing broker's share if commissions are split equally?
A.$11,400
B.$12,000
C.$22,800
D.$24,000
4
Under New York's Regulation 175, which of the following is required in all real estate advertisements?
A.The listing price of the property
B.The name of the licensed broker
C.The salesperson's license number
D.The property's square footage
5
Which type of deed provides the greatest protection to the buyer?
A.Quitclaim deed
B.Bargain and sale deed
C.General warranty deed
D.Special warranty deed
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