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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 hours of Fair Housing education every two years.
  • The costs of these courses vary depending upon the courses you choose.

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