Salespersons with 2+ years experience
Students will learn how to capitalize on great money making opportunities in Real Estate today, foreclosure process, secrets of the pros to help you find Short Sale opportunities in your own backyard, and so much more.
The easiest way to complete your CE requirements is to purchase a package below.
Among the many topics, this class will include:
We offer at least 12 different day/night sessions every month so you can finish your requirements at your convenience. Students will typically be able to finish the course the same week they start. Students and licensees are responsible for maintaining records of course completion to be submitted as proof when requested by the Department of State.
Licensed salespersons and brokers must complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education, including 2 hours of cultural competency, 2 hours of implicit bias training, 2.5 hours on ethical business practices, 1 hour of recent legal matters, 3 hours on fair housing and/or discrimination, and 1 hour on the law of agency. For real estate salespersons, 2 hours of agency-related instruction must be completed within the two-year period before renewal.
Licensed brokers and salespersons are eligible to take any of our continuing education courses for credit.
Classroom and Livestream Courses
Our Classroom and Livestream Courses must be completed within 4 months of registration date. After 4 months, courses will automatically expire and will not be accessible. Students may purchase an extension if they wish to continue in the course after 4 months.
Self-Paced Online
Online students have 4 months to complete their salesperson licensing course. After 4 months, the course will expire and students must purchase an extension to continue. According to New York Department of State regulations, students must complete their online coursework and the school’s final exam within 12 months from the date of purchase. If the student does not complete the coursework and exam within 12 months, the student will have to repurchase and retake the entire course again.
Extension Fees
Students are encouraged to purchase an extension if they require more than 4 months to complete their coursework. The fees charged for extensions are:
Course | 2 Month Extension | 1 Month Extension |
77 Hr Salesperson Licensing | $150 | $100 |
75 Hr Broker Licensing | $150 | $100 |
30 Hr Remedial | $150 | $100 |
To request an extension, please call the office (212) 967-7508 or send an email info@nyrei.com
Course Completion And Credit
Once you pass the in-person proctored final exam, you will be issued your course completion certificate. The school will notify the state that you successfully passed the course.
Switching Between Online And In-Person Courses
Students may switch between live in-person and zoom streaming classes only. Each class earns credit once, and students won’t receive credit for attending the same class multiple times.
If a student hasn’t started the course yet, they may switch between live in-person or zoom and online self paced.
If a student already started the course live in-person and wishes to switch to online self paced any hours completed online will not transfer and must be retaken. For assistance email info@nyrei.com or chat with someone live via the chat widget on the website.
Refunds less a $25 administration fee will only be given if a written request is received within 3 days of registration and will be made to the original form of payment. If requested after the 3 day period, students will receive school credit that never expires; the credit is transferable to someone else if the course has not been started. No refund will be given once you have attended a class. No refund will be given for any books and/or course materials received. Upon written request, a check will be mailed to you within 14 business days.
To request a refund, please send written notice by email info@nyrei.com.
All students pursuing their license must sit for a proctored school exam after completing their required hours. NYREI is approved to offer the proctored exam online. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours to confirm registration enabling access to the online test. Students must have access to a computer with a camera that can display their face. Students are required to show a government issued ID to take the school exam.
Proctored exams are administered at our Manhattan location on Mondays at 1pm for Salesperson Licensing and Mondays at 3pm for the Broker Licensing. However, you can schedule a private proctored exam at any time convenient to you for an additional $50 proctor fee.
Please note: Students must bring #2 pencils, a calculator, and a valid photo ID. Self-paced online students must bring a printed copy of their Student Affidavit.
If you would like information on taking the proctored exam in an approved location outside of Manhattan, please email info@nyrei.com.
132 W 36th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 967-7508
Email: info@nyrei.com
No. A recent legislative amendment REMOVED the 15-year real estate broker continuing education exemption and now requires all brokers who were previously exempted to complete continuing education starting July 1, 2021.
Yes. There are 5 classes required.
According to the DOS: “All licensees must successfully complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education. The education must include at least 2 hours of instruction pertaining to cultural competency, 2 hours of instruction on implicit bias, 2.5 hours on the subject of ethical business practices, at least 1 hour of recent legal matters, at least 3 hours of instruction pertaining to fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property and at least 1 hour of instruction pertaining to the law of agency except in the case of the initial two-year licensing term for real estate salespersons, 2 hours of agency related instruction must be completed within the two-year period immediately preceding a renewal.”
Real estate professionals must complete 22.5 hours of continuing education every two years to keep their licenses active.
Yes, we offer 22.5 hour online self-paced renewal package! Click here for more information and register for continuing education classes online.
You must go to your eAccessNY account and renew.
If you do not renew your license, you cannot conduct any real estate activities that require a New York State real estate license in accordance with Article 12-A of the Real Property Law. There are no grace periods that allow you to continue working while not licensed. You have two years from the date your license expires to renew your license. If you fail to renew within that period, you will be required to pass the state written examination. No continuing education will be required to repeat the licensing process again.
When you submit your new salesperson application, you must include the following: your new examination results, application fee, and a copy of your expired license/pocket card or ORIGINAL proof of completing the salesperson course. If possible, it is better to submit original proof of your salesperson course. If you do not have an original certificate, then call the school where you took the course to request another certificate. If you are applying for your broker’s license, you must submit ORIGINAL proof of your 75-hour salesperson course and 45-hour broker course, or a copy of your expired broker’s license.