NY Real Estate Exam Topics

Real Property

Real Property is one of the foundational topics on the NY Real Estate Salesperson Exam. Questions focus on the difference between real and personal property, ownership types, and how government powers limit property rights.

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Agency & Ethics

Agency & Ethics is one of the most heavily tested areas on the NY exam. You need to know who an agent represents, what duties they owe, and when disclosure is required.

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Contracts

Contracts questions test whether you understand what makes a real estate contract valid, what can make it void, and what happens when someone breaches.

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Real Estate Finance

Finance is a math-heavy section that covers how real estate purchases are funded, the types of mortgages, and the federal regulations that govern lending.

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Land Use Regulations

Land use questions test your understanding of how governments control property development through zoning, environmental law, and the power of eminent domain.

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Fair Housing

Fair housing is one of the most tested topics. You must know the federal protected classes, NY's additional protections, and the specific prohibited practices.

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Property Valuation

Valuation questions test the three approaches to value, how a CMA differs from an appraisal, and the principles that affect property value.

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Human Rights Law

The NY Human Rights Law provides broader protections than federal fair housing law. The exam tests the differences between state and federal protections.

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Property Management

Property management questions cover lease types, the landlord-tenant relationship, security deposits, and NY-specific rules like rent stabilization.

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Municipal Agencies

This section covers the government agencies that regulate real estate in New York and the permits and disclosures they require.

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License Law

License Law is the single most tested topic on the NY Real Estate Exam. You need to know the requirements for getting, keeping, and losing a license under RPL Article 12-A.

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Real Estate Math

Math questions make up roughly 10-15% of the exam. They test commission splits, proration, mortgage calculations, property tax math, and capitalization rates.

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Co-ops & Condos

Co-ops and condos are distinctly important in New York because of how common they are. The exam tests the structural and legal differences between them.

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Deeds & Title

Deeds and title questions test your knowledge of how property ownership is transferred and how title defects are discovered and insured against.

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Liens & Encumbrances

Liens and encumbrances restrict how property can be used or transferred. The exam tests lien priority, specific vs. general liens, and how different lien types are created.

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