NYS Real Estate Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
NYS Dept of State - Correct answer-agency that licenses real estate agents/brokers
Property law name - Correct answer-Article 12A
Types of real estate licenses (3) - Correct answer-salesperson, associate broker,
broker
An associate broker... - Correct answer-has no broker powers
A broker... - Correct answer-sponsors salespeople and associate brokers
The salesperson's license is kept by... - Correct answer-the broker for whom the
salesperson is working for, kept in a secure place
Pocket ID card - Correct answer-Kept with the agent, should be carried at all times
Any changes to a salesperson's license - Correct answer-should be submitted to the
Department of State with 5 days notice
Fees for license - Correct answer-Salesperson: $50 every 2 years
Broker/Associate broker: $150 every 2 years
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,Education requirements - Correct answer-22.5 hours of continuing education prior
to license renewal
Total educational hours for broker's license - Correct answer-120 hours (75 sales,
45 brokers)
3500 points sales experience, 2 yrs full time
5250 points for related experience, 3 years full time
reciprocal states to NY - Correct answer-9
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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,What are the other DOS Licenses? (5) - Correct answer-1. Notary public
2. Apartment Information Vendor
3. Apartment Sharing Agent
4. Appraiser
5 Home inspector
Office regulations - Correct answer-1. Must have appropriate office signage
2. Kickbacks are illegal!
3. Blind ads are illegal! (bait and switch)
Administrative discipline for misdeeds (3) - Correct answer-1. suspension of
license
2. Revocation of license (must wait one year before applying for licensing
privilege)
3. Article 78 proceeding - Appeal a decision
Stigmatized property disclosure - Correct answer-Article 443, sellers and seller
agents do not have to disclose this info and may or may not disclose upon written
request of the buyer or buyer agent. A seller agent can disclose only with
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, permission of the seller. A buyer or buyer agent may provide written request for
disclosure to the seller or seller agent during negotiations for purchase.
Do Attorneys need a license to practice real estate brokerage? - Correct answer-No,
except for when they employ licensee to work under their supervision
Commingling of funds - Correct answer-ILLEGAL!
Net listings - Correct answer-ILLEGAL!
Violation of license law - Correct answer-misdemeanor and punishable by $1K
fine and or a maximum sentence of a year in jail
Revocation of a broker's license... - Correct answer-suspends the license of
salespersons and associate brokers in the broker's employ
Property Condition Disclosure Statement - Correct answer-must be provided to the
buyer's agent before the sellers accept the purchase offer
Uncapped natural gas wells - Correct answer-must be disclosed by seller to buyer
before entering into a contract of sale.
Who can be an officer in a real estate company? - Correct answer-Only full broker.
Not an associate broker, not a salesperson
Who can show property? - Correct answer-Only licensed salespeople or brokers
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Answers Graded A+
NYS Dept of State - Correct answer-agency that licenses real estate agents/brokers
Property law name - Correct answer-Article 12A
Types of real estate licenses (3) - Correct answer-salesperson, associate broker,
broker
An associate broker... - Correct answer-has no broker powers
A broker... - Correct answer-sponsors salespeople and associate brokers
The salesperson's license is kept by... - Correct answer-the broker for whom the
salesperson is working for, kept in a secure place
Pocket ID card - Correct answer-Kept with the agent, should be carried at all times
Any changes to a salesperson's license - Correct answer-should be submitted to the
Department of State with 5 days notice
Fees for license - Correct answer-Salesperson: $50 every 2 years
Broker/Associate broker: $150 every 2 years
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,Education requirements - Correct answer-22.5 hours of continuing education prior
to license renewal
Total educational hours for broker's license - Correct answer-120 hours (75 sales,
45 brokers)
3500 points sales experience, 2 yrs full time
5250 points for related experience, 3 years full time
reciprocal states to NY - Correct answer-9
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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,What are the other DOS Licenses? (5) - Correct answer-1. Notary public
2. Apartment Information Vendor
3. Apartment Sharing Agent
4. Appraiser
5 Home inspector
Office regulations - Correct answer-1. Must have appropriate office signage
2. Kickbacks are illegal!
3. Blind ads are illegal! (bait and switch)
Administrative discipline for misdeeds (3) - Correct answer-1. suspension of
license
2. Revocation of license (must wait one year before applying for licensing
privilege)
3. Article 78 proceeding - Appeal a decision
Stigmatized property disclosure - Correct answer-Article 443, sellers and seller
agents do not have to disclose this info and may or may not disclose upon written
request of the buyer or buyer agent. A seller agent can disclose only with
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, permission of the seller. A buyer or buyer agent may provide written request for
disclosure to the seller or seller agent during negotiations for purchase.
Do Attorneys need a license to practice real estate brokerage? - Correct answer-No,
except for when they employ licensee to work under their supervision
Commingling of funds - Correct answer-ILLEGAL!
Net listings - Correct answer-ILLEGAL!
Violation of license law - Correct answer-misdemeanor and punishable by $1K
fine and or a maximum sentence of a year in jail
Revocation of a broker's license... - Correct answer-suspends the license of
salespersons and associate brokers in the broker's employ
Property Condition Disclosure Statement - Correct answer-must be provided to the
buyer's agent before the sellers accept the purchase offer
Uncapped natural gas wells - Correct answer-must be disclosed by seller to buyer
before entering into a contract of sale.
Who can be an officer in a real estate company? - Correct answer-Only full broker.
Not an associate broker, not a salesperson
Who can show property? - Correct answer-Only licensed salespeople or brokers
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