New York Real Estate Institute

• Over 200,000 graduates.
• Courses accredited by the New York Department of State.
• Serves aspiring and active real estate professionals, investors and related industry professionals.

Key Programs and Services

NYREI offers:

• Real Estate Salesperson licensing courses (77-hour pre-licensing).
• Real Estate Broker licensing courses (75-hour pre-licensing and required remedials).
• Continuing education courses to satisfy the New York State 22.5-hour CE requirement for salespersons and brokers.
• Exam preparation options, including school exam and state exam tutoring.
• Career acceleration and certificate programs, such as property management, construction project management, appraisal, mortgage loan originator, title closing, home inspection and notary public.

Study Formats

Students can study in multiple formats:

• Classroom (in-person) – traditional classroom setting at the Manhattan location.
• Livestream with instructor (Zoom) – attend live classes remotely.
• Online self-paced – interactive online courses for salesperson, broker and continuing education that can be completed from a computer or mobile device.

Students can switch between in-person and livestream classes at their convenience for eligible courses.

Accreditation and Instruction

• All core real estate licensing courses are accredited by the New York Department of State.
• Instructors are practicing real estate professionals who bring current, practical experience to the classroom.

Job Placement Support

NYREI provides:

• Daily recruiting sessions with brokerage firms.
• Lifetime job placement assistance in helping students and graduates connect with sponsoring brokers and real estate firms.
• A dedicated jobs website at https://nyrealestatejobs.com for real estate job opportunities.

Notable Highlights

• NYREI reports a 95% pass rate on state licensing exams for its students.
• Flexible scheduling options allow students to complete the salesperson licensing course in as little as about 2 weeks or take up to 4 months.
• NYREI emphasizes integrity, reliability and long-term career support for its students.

Featured Certificate and Career Courses

Property Management Certificate

• Intended for: Individuals interested in construction, development and/or real estate management.
• Course length: 22.5 hours.
• Price: $425.
• Includes:
• 22.5 Hour Property Management (PM) Course
• Guest Lecture Series
• All course materials
• Approved for continuing education (CE)
• Certificate of completion

Construction Project Management Certificate

• Intended for: Aspiring and current managers in the construction industry, realtors or property owners working with construction companies.
• Course length: 22.5 hours.
• Price: $425.

Title Closing Procedures for Real Estate Transactions

• Course type: Title Closing Certificate course.
• Course length: 15 hours.
• Price: $275.

Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)

• Intended for: Individuals seeking to become Mortgage Loan Originator professionals.
• Course length: 20 hours (NY SAFE MLO course).
• Notes:
• Coursework is approved by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
• For current tuition, students should refer to NYREI's own course listing or contact the school.

Notary Public

• Intended for: Individuals seeking to become New York Notary Publics.
• Course length: 3 hours.
• Price: $95.
• Includes:
• 3 Hour Notary course
• Notary Public exam preparation materials

Appraisal Licensing Courses

• Course length: Typically 150–300 hours (depending on level and track).
• Indicative tuition: $1,800 for the full appraisal program listed.

Commercial Real Estate Certificate

• Course length: 19.5 hours.
• Price: $345.

Home Inspection

• Course length: 140 hours.
• Price: $2,200.

Summary Table of Selected Career Courses

| Course Name | Hours | Price | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------:|-------:| | Property Management Certificate | 22.5 hours | $425 | | Construction Project Management Certificate | 22.5 hours | $425 | | Title Closing Procedures for Real Estate Transactions| 15 hours | $275 | | Mortgage Loan Originator (NY SAFE MLO Course) | 20 hours | See current NYREI pricing | | NY Notary Public | 3 hours | $95 | | Appraisal Licensing Courses | 150–300 hours| $1,800 (indicative for listed program) | | Commercial Real Estate Certificate | 19.5 hours | $345 | | Home Inspection | 140 hours | $2,200|

For full details, schedules and any updates to hours or tuition for these and other certificate courses, students should refer to NYREI's own course pages or contact the school directly.

NYREI also notes that it offers courses in Queens and Brooklyn. Specific addresses and schedules for those locations are provided on NYREI's own schedules and course pages.

Contact Details

• Phone: (212) 967-7508
• Website contact form: Available on the Contact Us page at https://www.nyrei.com/contact/
• Students and prospective students can use the contact form for questions about schedules, hours verification, online exams, certificates and other support needs.

Office Hours (Manhattan Office)

• Monday–Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Saturday: 8:30am – 2:00pm
• Sunday: Office closed

Class schedules at other locations may differ; refer to the Schedules information on NYREI's site for details.

Online Learning Support

• Online self-paced classes:
• If there are technical issues, students are asked to clear their web browser cache and confirm the course is not open in multiple tabs.
• If the issue persists, students should fill out the contact form on the NYREI website for assistance.

• Livestream (Zoom) classes:
• If there are issues joining a live-streamed class, students are instructed to restart their computer and relaunch the Zoom link for their class.
• If the problem continues, students can use the live chat widget on the NYREI website for real-time support.

Proctored Exam Support

• Online proctored school exam:
• Account validation generally takes about 24 hours from registration.
• If a student cannot access the school exam after this period, they should fill out the contact form for assistance or use live chat on the NYREI website.

Financial Aid, Payments and Fees (Selected Items)

• Financial aid: NYREI states that it does not currently offer financial aid to students.
• Payment options: For most courses, NYREI accepts cash, money order, credit or debit card (personal checks are not accepted). Payment plans are available for many courses; students are directed to contact the school to discuss options.
• Replacement certificate fee: The fee to request a replacement course certificate is $25.

Course Deadlines and Extensions (Salesperson Course Example)

• Salesperson course students have 4 months from the start of their first class to complete the 77-hour course and the school exam.
• NYREI offers limited extensions for an additional fee:
• One-month extension: Fee applies.
• Two-month extension: Higher fee applies.
• Extension fees and terms are set by NYREI and may change; students should confirm current fees and policies directly with the school.

Tutoring Support (Overview)

NYREI offers group and private tutoring options to support students preparing for school and state exams. Details include:

• Weekly school exam tutoring sessions (group) via Zoom.
• Weekly state exam tutoring sessions (group) via Zoom.
• Private tutoring packages that include multiple two-hour sessions.

Schedules, formats and any applicable tutoring fees are set by NYREI and may change. Students should check the latest information on NYREI's website or contact the office.

There is no longer an exemption based on years of licensure; as of July 1, 2021, even long-tenured brokers who were previously exempt must complete CE.

Required CE Topics

According to the Department of State, the 22.5 hours of CE must include at least:

• 2 hours of instruction on cultural competency.
• 2 hours of instruction on implicit bias.
• 2.5 hours on ethical business practices.
• At least 1 hour on recent legal matters.
• At least 3 hours on fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property.
• At least 1 hour on the law of agency (for salespersons in the initial two-year licensing term, 2 hours of agency-related instruction are required within the two-year period immediately preceding renewal).

NYREI Continuing Education Offerings

NYREI offers a wide range of CE options, including:

• Complete 22.5-hour CE packages that satisfy all New York State mandated topics.
• Individual CE courses typically credited for either 3.75 hours or 7.5 hours.
• Online self-paced CE packages, allowing students to complete the 22.5-hour requirement online.
• Certain longer courses that are approved for CE credit, including for example:
• 15 Hour Title Closing Procedures for Real Estate Transactions
• 19.5 Hour Commercial Real Estate Certificate course
• 20 Hour NY SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Course
• 22.5 Hour Construction Management Certificate course
• 22.5 Hour Property Management Certificate course
• 22.5 Hour Real Estate and Investments course
• The 77-hour Brokers course (must be completed in full, including the school exam, to receive CE credit)

NYREI's CE packages include the state-mandated topics such as agency law, legal matters, ethical business practices, fair housing and diversity, plus the newer requirements for implicit bias and cultural competency.

Deadlines and Renewal

• All 22.5 hours of CE must be completed before a license expires.
• Licensees receive renewal reminders from the Department of State by postcard and email (via their eAccessNY account).
• To renew, licensees must log into eAccessNY and complete the renewal process.

If a License Expires

• If a license is not renewed, the licensee may not conduct any real estate activities that require a New York State real estate license.
• There are no grace periods that allow licensed activity after expiration.
• Licensees have two years from the expiration date to renew the license.
• If they do not renew within that period, they must re-qualify by passing the written state licensing examination again. In that case, CE for the past term is not required, but the licensing process must be repeated.

For current CE schedules, package details and pricing, refer directly to NYREI's CE course information or contact the school.

Course Format and Hours

• 75-hour Broker pre-licensing course.
• Offered online, with scheduled broker classes listed on NYREI's calendar.

Broker Eligibility Basics (New York State)

To be eligible to apply for a New York State Real Estate Broker License, an individual must:

• Be 20 years of age or older.
• Accumulate sufficient experience points:
• Typically 3,500 points based on transactions as an agent, or
• 5,200 points through equivalent experience in general real estate business.
• Complete the required broker qualifying coursework (see below for scenarios).
• Submit a signed student affidavit for completed coursework.
• Pass the New York Department of State Broker licensing exam (state exam fee applies).
• Apply for a Broker license (application fee applies).

Education Requirements in Common Scenarios

Based on information from the New York Department of State:

• Applicants licensed as salespersons under older 45-hour sales course requirements may need to complete:
• The 30-hour salesperson remedial course, and
• Additional broker remedial coursework depending on what has already been completed (for example, a 32-hour broker remedial course in some cases).
• Applicants who completed the 75-hour salesperson course generally must:
• Complete the 75-hour broker qualifying course, and
• Complete a two-hour continuing education course on fair housing and/or implicit bias training.

Exact combinations depend on each individual's prior education history and Department of State rules.

Broker School Exam and State Exam

• NYREI administers the Broker school exam and provides exam dates.
• The school exam may be taken online (with registration through NYREI).
• If a student does not pass the Broker school exam, they may retake the exam; limits on attempts and any associated fees are set by NYREI.
• NYREI does not administer the official New York State Broker licensing exam.
• The state exam must be scheduled and taken through the New York Department of State using an eAccessNY account.
• The state exam is given on a regular schedule and a state exam fee applies.

Both the NYREI Broker school exam and the New York State Broker licensing exam must be passed in order to apply for a Broker license.

Continuing Education and Broker Courses

Some broker-level coursework may also count toward New York State continuing education (CE) requirements, subject to Department of State rules. For example, the DOS notes that if completing the broker course for CE, additional hours in specific topics (such as ethical business practices and recent legal matters) may still be required.

For the most current broker course schedule, detailed requirements and pricing, refer directly to NYREI's own broker course information or contact the school.

Course Format and Hours

• 77-hour Salesperson pre-licensing course.
• Delivered as 20 modules (classes), each about 2.5–3 hours long.
• Modules are independent; they do not need to be taken in a specific order.

Study Options

• Classroom (Manhattan) – sales classes offered 7 days a week.
• Typical Manhattan classroom start times:
• Mon–Thu: 9:00am, 1:30pm and 6:00pm
• Fri–Sun: 9:00am and 1:30pm
• Livestream (Zoom) – attend live classes online.
• Online self-paced salesperson program is also available.
• Certain packages (such as the Platinum Package) allow students to combine classroom and Zoom hours.

Time Allowed to Complete the Course

• Students have 4 months from the date of their first class to:
• Complete all required salesperson course hours, and
• Pass the NYREI school exam.
• Extensions beyond 4 months are available for a fee (see Student Policies document for extension fees).

Course Content and Materials

• 20 modules covering the topics required by the New York Department of State for salesperson licensing.
• Students may re-attend any class within the 4-month period as many times as needed, but receive course credit for each chapter only once.
• A textbook authored by an NYREI instructor is available for purchase.
• The textbook is included in NYREI's Platinum Package; otherwise it is available for an additional fee.

Tutoring and Exam Preparation

NYREI offers optional tutoring to help students prepare for:

• The school exam, and
• The New York State salesperson licensing exam.

(See the Student FAQs and Policies document for current tutoring schedules and fees.)

Requirements to Become a New York State Real Estate Salesperson

According to information provided by NYREI and the New York Department of State, an individual must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a New York State Driver's License or Non-Driver ID with photo.
• Be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Have no disqualifying felony convictions (certain exceptions may apply; students are directed to contact the Department of State for details).
• Complete the 77-hour salesperson licensing course.
• Submit a signed student affidavit confirming completion of coursework.
• Pass the New York Department of State Salesperson licensing exam (state exam fee applies).
• Pass the NYREI in-person (or approved online) proctored school exam.
• Obtain a sponsoring New York State broker.

Both the school exam and the state exam must be passed in order to apply for a New York State Real Estate Salesperson License.

After Passing the Exams

• Upon passing the NYREI school exam, students receive a certificate of completion.
• After passing the state exam and securing a sponsoring broker, students may apply for the New York State Salesperson License through the state's eAccessNY system (application and licensing fees apply).

For the most current schedules, packages and pricing for the Salesperson course, refer to NYREI's own course listings or contact the school directly.

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