New York real estate exam
Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.
Last verified
2026-10-16
Read twice, independently, against the handbook text. Source:
- dos.ny.gov/real-estate-agent · NYS DOS web page 'Become a Real Estate Salesperson' fetched 2026-10-16 (no PDF candidate handbook exists)
- dos.ny.gov/become-real-estate-broker · NYS DOS web page fetched 2026-10-16
Salesperson level
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.State-administered by NYS Department of State (scheduled via eAccessNY); a school-administered proctored final is required in addition.
- Scored questions
- —Not published
- Time
- 1 hr 30 min90 min
- To pass
- —Not published
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYS Real Estate Salesperson exam | — | — | 90 min | Not published in the current handbook |
- How you pass
- One exam, one score.
- If you fail
- Retake the entire exam.
Show the handbook text behind every number5 quotes
- NYS Real Estate Salesperson exam · time
“The written exam is multiple choice and based on the 77-hour pre-licensing curriculum. Applicants will be allowed 1 1/2 hours to complete the test.”
https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-agent, 'About the Exam' - Passing score
“Exam results are reported as either passed or failed; you will not receive a numerical score.”
https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-agent, 'Score Reporting' - NYS Real Estate Salesperson exam · scored questions
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dos.ny.gov/real-estate-agent; dos.ny.gov/real-estate-salesperson-frequently-asked-questions — no question count publishedOur reading, not the handbook’s words: Unknown: DOS publishes neither question count nor passing score - Retake rule
“If you fail the exam, you can schedule another exam by utilizing your account in eAccessNY.”
https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-agentOur reading, not the handbook’s words: Single exam, so retake is whole exam - License note
“Please note, that completion of a school administered proctored examination is required in addition to the qualifying examination administered by the Department of State.”
https://dos.ny.gov/real-estate-salesperson-frequently-asked-questions
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Broker level
Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.Note: may operate as Associate Broker under a sponsoring broker.State-administered by NYS DOS via eAccessNY.
- Scored questions
- —Not published
- Time
- 2 hr 30 min150 min
- To pass
- —Not published
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYS Real Estate Broker exam | — | — | 150 min | Not published in the current handbook |
- How you pass
- One exam, one score.
- If you fail
- Retake the entire exam.
Show the handbook text behind every number4 quotes
- Is there an exam
“Pass a qualifying examination administered by the Department of State.”
https://dos.ny.gov/become-real-estate-broker, Requirements - NYS Real Estate Broker exam · time
“The written exam is multiple choice and based on the 152-hour pre-licensing curriculum. Applicants will be allowed 2 1/2 hours to complete the test.”
https://dos.ny.gov/become-real-estate-broker, 'About the Exam' - Passing score
“All exam results are reported as either passed or failed; you will not receive a numerical score.”
https://dos.ny.gov/become-real-estate-broker, 'Score Reporting' - NYS Real Estate Broker exam · scored questions
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dos.ny.gov broker pages and broker FAQ — no question count publishedOur reading, not the handbook’s words: Unknown
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Where the handbook contradicts itself
We list these instead of quietly picking one. If a number above is affected, confirm with the exam vendor before test day.
- SalespersonUnverified (secondary prep sites, not DOS): 75 multiple-choice questions, 70% to pass (~53 correct). Not verifiable from DOS pages.
- BrokerUnverified, and secondary sources disagree with each other: one prep site says 75 questions/70%/90 min, another 100 questions/70%/2.5 h, another ~200 questions. DOS states 2.5 hours, which contradicts the 90-minute claim.
FAQ
How long is the New York Salesperson exam?
90 minutes in total.
What happens if I fail part of the New York Salesperson exam?
Retake the entire exam.
How long is the New York Broker exam?
150 minutes in total.
What happens if I fail part of the New York Broker exam?
Retake the entire exam.