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NYS Brokers Licensing Course

Broker’s License A broker is the owner or corporate officer of the firm. The broker sponsors, trains, and supervises all the real estate activities of the agents for which he/she is responsible. A salesperson works for and under the direction of the sponsoring broker. Broker applicants must

  • be at least 20 years of age
  • have 120 hours of approved instruction (the 75-hour salesperson’s course is counted toward the 120 hours) If you took the 45 hour salesperson's course, you will need to take the 30 hour remedial course.
  • pass the course exam
  • pass the NYS exam
  • and have either a minimum of two year’s experience as a licensed salesperson or three years experience in a related field.

Please check with the NYS Department of State as to what constitutes experience and/or a related field:NYS Department of State: 518-474-4429

Dates for 2011 TBD

GSAR members can click the following link to register: https://ecom.director.firstamericanmls.com/syracusess/ 

As of July 1, 2008, the Broker's Requirements have changed. Click on this link for more information.