Getting Started
Becoming a licensed agent requires commitment. There are up-front investments associated with becoming a sales professional.
First Year Investment
| Pre-License Education (75 Hour Licensing Course) |
$450.00 + $45.00 textbook |
| Licensing Test |
$15.00 |
| GRAR Registration Fee |
$235.00 |
| NYS License Issuance (every two years) |
$50.00 |
| Continuing education |
Costs vary |
| Dues to GRAR (prorated when you join) |
$1,000 estimate |
| Marketing and Personal Promotion |
$1,000 estimate |
| Total: |
$2,795.00 |
Pre-License Education Beginning July 2008
- Must successfully complete the New York State accredited 75 hour licensing course.
- Course is taught throughout the year at local real estate schools as well as at the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors.
- Cost of course is $450 plus $45 for the textbook
- Minimum score of 70% is required for the licensing course final exam
Licensing Testing
- A New York State exam is required. A score of 70% is passing. There is a $15.00 charge for this exam, and online registration is required by the Department of State.
NYS License Issuance
- All licensed are issued through an online process.
- Affiliate your salesperson license with Nothnagle Realtors.
- Pay $50.00 licensing fee to Department of State (License is renewed every 2 years at a cost of $50.00 for each renewal).
- Membership to a real estate board is required to maintain your license. (Board dues vary.)
Continuing Education
- In order to maintain a New York State Real Estate License, you must complete 22.5 hours of continuing education with 3.0 hours of Fair Housing education every two years.
- The costs of these courses vary depending upon the courses you choose.
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