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Once you become a Realtor a great source
of information for you will be both the National Association of
Realtors--NAR and the New York State Association of Realtors-NYSAR.
The following article is from NYSAR.
Please note: Effective July 1, 2008, to
become a licensed real estate salesperson in NYS, you will have
to complete a 75-hour Salesperson's Qualifying Course that will
be offered in both a classroom format and online. Also, those
looking to apply for a real estate broker's or associate
broker's license will be required to have two years experience
as a licensed real estate salesperson or three years experience
in the general real estate field.
A career in real estate can be both exciting
and rewarding. For a highly motivated and energetic individual,
the earnings potential can be tremendous. In Kenneth W.
Edwards' book, "Your Successful Real Estate Career," the author
lists traits and skills needed to succeed in the real estate
industry. Some of them include being a self-starter, hard
worker, problem solver, good listener, stable but flexible,
knowing your product and believing in the value of it, and
having perseverance. If these qualities describe you, then read
on to find out how to begin your career. In New York State real
estate professionals are licensed, to assure a high level of
standards in the industry and to provide the optimum consumer
protection.
To begin the process of becoming a licensed Real Estate
Salesperson in New York State, you must complete a
45-hour Salesperson's Qualifying Course, offered by local boards
of REALTORS and proprietary schools throughout the state, and
then pass an exam. The qualifying course is available in a
classroom format only. This course acquaints you with real
estate laws, regulations, and procedures and would help you
determine if a real estate career is for you. You may also find
it useful to talk with others currently working in the field.
To find a list of REALTORS, members of their local, state, and
national associations of REALTORS, in your area, click on the
"Find a REALTOR" button on our home page. Then contact a few of
them and set up appointments to discuss a career in real
estate. These are good contacts to make early on since you'll
need to have a broker sponsor you on your license application.
Once you successfully complete the qualifying course, you select
a state examination site and date. There is an exam fee of $15
to be paid at your chosen site. Upon receiving an exam pass
slip from the Department of State, you would submit an
application to the NYS Department of State, Division of
Licensing Services, with a non-refundable fee of $50, your exam
pass slip and proof of successful course completion.
Applicants must be 18 years of age, should not be more then 4
months in arrears in child support payments, and must provide
information on any crimes for which they have been convicted. A
sponsoring broker must be named in the application. Those who
are either a member of the partnership, or are an officer or own
voting stock in the corporation that is the sponsoring broker
are ineligible to apply.
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To apply for a Real Estate Broker's
or Associate Broker's License, applicants may
qualify based on:
1) Experience, Education and
Exam
2) Reciprocity
3) By virtue of being an Attorney admitted to
the NYS bar.
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Please note: Effective July 1, 2008, to become a
licensed real estate broker in NYS, you will have to
pass a 75-hour Salesperson's Qualifying Course that may
be offered in both a classroom format and online and
pass a 45-hour Broker's Qualifying Course. Also, those
looking to apply for a real estate broker's or associate
broker's license will be required to have two years
experience as a licensed real estate salesperson or
three years experience in the general real estate field.
Attorneys admitted to the bar in NYS are
exempt from the educational, exam and experience
requirements, but must submit an application and fee.
License renewal fees are the same as
original issue fees.
For further information, course
providers and exam schedules nearest you, please contact
the NYS Department of State by phone at 518-474-4429, by
fax at 518-473-6648, or via email at
InetLcns@dos.state.ny.us, or
visit their website.
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Also feel free to contact me for more
information...
Jana Currier, VP Corporate Services
Coldwell Banker Currier & Lazier Realtors
367-371 East Main Street
Middletown, NY 10940
Phone:845-341-1941
Email:
JCurrier@ColdwellBanker.com
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