Getting Your Real Estate License: An Exciting Career Move
Getting your real estate license is an exciting milestone that can kickstart a rewarding and flexible career. With a real estate license, you’ll gain the credentials needed to help clients buy, sell, or invest in properties while building a business that aligns with your goals.
The process of getting your real estate license involves learning the ins and outs of the industry, passing your licensing exam, and launching into a career full of opportunities. Whether you're interested in residential real estate, commercial properties, or investment ventures, having your real estate license is the key to unlocking success in this thriving field.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward financial independence and a fulfilling profession, start your journey to getting your real estate license today!
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Step One: Taking a Course
The first step to getting your real estate license is enrolling in a state-approved real estate course. This pre-licensing course provides the essential knowledge and skills you'll need to succeed in the real estate industry. Topics typically include real estate law, property management, ethics, and contracts, all of which are crucial for your future career.
Most states require a specific number of classroom or online hours to qualify for the licensing exam, so be sure to choose a program that meets your state's requirements. Online courses are a flexible option for those balancing work or personal commitments, while in-person classes offer valuable interaction with instructors and peers.
Completing a real estate course is your first big step toward becoming a licensed agent—and your gateway to an exciting new career.
New York Licensing Courses
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New Jersey Licensing Courses
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Step Two: Pass the Course Final Exam
After you complete all course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. To pass, you must get at least a 75% on the course final exam.
Step Three: Pass the State Licensing Exam
New York
You will have 1.5 hours to complete this multiple choice exam based on the 77 hour Pre-Licensing curriculum. More information can be found here.
New Jersey State Licensing Examination
The New Jersey salesperson real estate licensing exam is administered by PSI, and you can schedule the exam right from their website. Here are a few pieces of info to help you prepare:
The test consists of 110 questions.
There are two portions, covering both state and national requirements.
You’ll need to get 70% of the questions right in order to pass.
You will have four hours to complete the exam.
See the PSI candidate handbook for more information on the test.
Step Four: Submit Your Fingerprints for a Background Check (NJ ONLY)
As a condition of getting your New Jersey Real Estate license, you must submit to a criminal history background review by completing the fingerprinting process known as Live Scan. For more information about the process, click here.
Step Five: Select a Sponsoring Broker
To be licensed, you need to be sponsored by a current and active New York state broker. It's important to find the right broker to work with, since this person will serve as your mentor as you start your new career in real estate.
Here are some questions to consider during your search:
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- What is their reputation, both locally and nationally?
- What kind of real estate agents are they looking for?
- Are they technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest systems?
- How do they support their agents with education and training?
- What kind of commission structure do they offer?
- Do they provide their agents with leads and marketing material?
- Is there room to grow with the brokerage?
Step Six: Complete the Real Estate Salesperson License Application.
New York:
Once you pass the New York Real Estate License exam, complete all licensing requirements and find a sponsoring broker, complete your application utilizing eAccessNY account.
New Jersey:
You must submit your application within a year of completing your 75 required hours of education. Your application will only be accepted if it is fully completed, along with the appropriate license fee and evidence of completing the fingerprinting process. For more information click here.
Take a look below at the State and Local fees associated with getting your real estate license.
NY and NJ Reciprocity
Once obtaining either your NY or NJ license, there are additional steps to obtaining your out of state license. We can help guide you along the way. Contact us for more information.
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