NY Real Estate Exam · Free Sample 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?
Correct answer: B — No — 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?
Correct answer: C — 2 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?
Correct answer: D — 75 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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