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NY Real Estate License Law Practice Questions

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Question 1 · Unlicensed Activity

A person helps their neighbor sell a home, handles all negotiations, and the deal closes. They had no real estate license. Can they collect a commission?

  1. AYes, with a written agreement signed by both parties
  2. BNo — unlicensed persons have no legal right to a commission in NY
  3. CYes, if they did all the work
  4. DNo, unless they get licensed before the closing date
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Correct answer: BNo — unlicensed persons have no legal right to a commission in NY

In New York, acting as a real estate broker without a license means no right to collect a commission. No exceptions, regardless of the services performed or any written agreement.

Question 2 · License Term

A NY real estate salesperson license is valid for how long?

  1. A1 year
  2. B3 years
  3. C2 years
  4. D4 years
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Correct answer: C2 years

Both salesperson and broker licenses in NY are issued for a 2-year term and must be renewed every two years, with 22.5 hours of continuing education.

Question 3 · Education Requirements

How many hours of qualifying education are required to obtain a NY real estate salesperson license?

  1. A45 hours
  2. B62 hours
  3. C77 hours
  4. D75 hours
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Correct answer: D75 hours

NY requires 75 hours of approved qualifying education for a salesperson license. The broker license requires an additional 45 hours, plus 2 years of salesperson experience.

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