Honest Comparison

Best NY Real Estate
Exam Prep in 2026

There are several good options for NY real estate exam prep. Here's what each one does well, where it falls short, and how Unlocked is different.

What makes Unlocked different

Carl knows NY real estate law

Carl is an AI tutor built on Claude that answers questions about every exam topic. Not a chatbot. Not a search engine. A tutor that explains concepts, breaks down wrong answers, and stays focused on what the exam actually tests.

Adaptive, not static

Unlocked tracks your performance by topic and brings back what you haven't mastered. Flashcards surface your weak spots. Practice exams pull from areas where you're scoring lowest. You stop wasting time reviewing what you already know.

Built for this exam only

Every question, flashcard, and study module in Unlocked maps directly to the NY DOS salesperson curriculum. No generic multi-state content. No filler topics that won't appear on your exam.

One price, no subscription

$59, one time. All 15 study modules, 800+ practice questions and flashcards, unlimited practice exams, and 2 months of unlimited Carl. No recurring charges. No expiration.

How the options compare

Kaplan

$99–$389

Strengths: Established brand, classroom and online options, bundled with 75-hour course.

Where it falls short: No AI tutoring, no adaptive study. Practice exams are static. Pricing reflects the brand name more than the study tools.

PrepAgent

$39–$69

Strengths: Audio lessons, practice questions, affordable pricing tiers.

Where it falls short: No AI tutor. No adaptive system that tracks what you know and what you don't. Content is multi-state, not built specifically for NY.

CompuCram

$79–$99

Strengths: Vocabulary builder, readiness indicator, structured study path.

Where it falls short: No AI tutoring. No explanation engine for wrong answers. Readiness indicator is based on completion, not demonstrated mastery.

Real Estate Express

$129–$399

Strengths: Full 75-hour pre-licensing course, instructor support available.

Where it falls short: Primarily a course provider, not an exam prep tool. Limited practice exams. No AI-powered explanations or adaptive review.

Pricing at a glance

PlatformPrice
Unlocked$59 one-time
Kaplan$99–$389
PrepAgent$39–$69
CompuCram$79–$99
Real Estate Express$129–$399

Who Unlocked is for

Unlocked is exam prep, not a pre-licensing course. If you haven't completed your 75-hour qualifying education, you'll need a school for that (Kaplan and Real Estate Express offer these). Unlocked is what you use alongside or after your course to make sure you actually pass the exam.

If you learn well by reading static textbooks and don't need explanations for wrong answers, a cheaper option like PrepAgent may work fine. Unlocked is for people who want to understand why an answer is right, not just memorize which one it is.

$59. One time. Everything you need.

15 study modules, 800+ practice questions and flashcards, unlimited practice exams, and 2 months of Carl Unlimited. Special price — won't last.