New York State passed a law increasing the requirement for a Salesperson's license from a 45 hour course to a 75 hour course, effective July 1, 2008. The new NYS salesperson 75-hour syllabus is required for all individuals who want to obtain a salesperson license in New York as of July 1, 2008 and is a prerequisite for those wanting to obtain a broker or associate broker license as well. The 30 hour remedial course is now required for two types of licensure applicants (see below for more FAQs on the 30 hour remedial course):
- Individuals who have completed the “old” 45-hour salespersons course, and want a New York salesperson license, but have not completed the salesperson licensure requirements as of July 1, 2008, and;
- Individuals who want a New York broker or associate broker license who have completed the “old” 45-hour salesperson course.
- 14 Day Pre-registration fee for this course is $150, $190 thereafter. This is a substantial $50 savings compared to 2009 prices.
- Students are required to purchase the textbook New York Real Estate Sales: The Complete Guide, PRIOR to the start of the class, as there is required reading before course begins. The textbook is available for $45.00 (tax included). For an additional fee of $7.00, we will mail your textbook directly to you.
Note: Applicants who complete the new 75-hour salesperson course (after July 1, 2008) do not need to complete the remedial course.
Due to the recent increases in licensing requirements from the DOS coupled with the current state of the economy, GRAR acknowledges that these circumstances may have an impact on attracting individuals to the real estate industry. As a result GRAR will be lowering the registration fees for the 30-hour Remedial ("Gap"), 75-hour Salesperson, and 45-hour Broker licensing courses through the end of 2008.
30 Hour Remedial Course Schedule:
Note: An online version of the 30-hour Remedial Course should be available mid-September. Online Options
October 20-24
Classes: Oct. 20-23, 8am-5pm; Oct. 24 8-10am
Final Exam: Oct. 24, 11am-12:30pm
December 15-19
Classes: Dec. 15-18, 8am-5pm, Dec. 19, 8-10am
Final Exam: Dec. 19, 11am-12:30pm
30 Hour Remedial Course FAQs
What Subjects are in the 30 Hour Remedial Course?
The new subjects that are in the new 75 hour salespersons course are in the new remedial course. These are Municipal Agencies, Property Insurance, Taxes and Assessments, Condos and Co-ops, Commercial and Investment Properties, Income Tax Issues, Mortgage Broker and Property Management. In addition, three of the subjects in the 30-hour remedial course, specifically Contract Preparation, Pricing Properties, and Predatory Lending are part of larger subjects in the salesperson qualifying course.
Who must take the 30-hour remedial course?
The new NYS salesperson 75-hour syllabus is required for all individuals who want to obtain a salesperson license in New York as of July 1, 2008. The remedial course is now required for two types of licensure applicants:
- Individuals who have completed the “old” 45-hour salespersons course, and want a New York salesperson license, but have not completed the salesperson licensure requirements as of July 1, 2008, and;
- Individuals who want a New York broker or associate broker license who have completed the “old” 45-hour salesperson course.
- Note that applicants who have completed the new 75-hour salesperson course (as of July 1, 2008) do not need to complete the remedial course.
How many hours of qualifying education are required for the New York salesperson license?
As of July 1, 2008, 75 hours of qualifying education are required for the salesperson license.
How many hours of qualifying education are required for the New York broker license?
Under the new law, broker and associate broker applicants must complete 120 hours of qualifying education.
- Individuals who complete the new 75-hour salesperson qualifying course must also complete the 45-hour broker course.
- Individuals who have completed the “old” salesperson 45-hour qualifying course must complete the 30-hour remedial course and the 45-hour broker qualifying course.
- Applicants who have completed the old salesperson 45-hour qualifying course and the 45-hour broker qualifying course, before or after July 1, 2008, need only complete the 30-hour remedial course. This is because the broker course syllabus has not changed.
Must I pass a classroom exam as part of the 30-hour remedial course?
Yes. All applicants who complete the remedial course must pass a two-hour minimum 50-question classroom exam. The state exam for the salesperson and broker license will cover topics given in the remedial course.
Note:
- When you are ready to register for a course and pay by credit card, you must first log in as a Member with your member IDs or as a Non-Member (by providing your name, mailing address, e-mail address and a password).
- Registrations may be made online (preferred method) or by check (mail/in person), phone or fax.
- Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted.
- If paying by check, please complete and mail this registration form with your tuition to: GRAR, 930 East Avenue, Rochester, N.Y., 14607. The GRAR fax number is (585) 292-0283.
- When registering online you will receive an e-receipt. GRAR does not send confirmation letters, and will only contact you if there is a problem.
Questions? Contact GRAREducation@grar.net for assistance.
