30 Hour Remedial Course for Broker's & Salesperson's License
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 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.
Course Fee: $200
Required Text:
The Modern Real Estate Practice in New York State, 10th Ed., PRIOR to the start of the class, as there is required reading before course begins. The
textbook is available for $35.00 (tax included). For an additional fee of $7.00, we will mail your textbook directly to you.
30 Hour Remedial Course Schedule:
Attendees should note that the 30-hour Remedial Salesperson’s course is actually the final 30 hours of the new 75-hour Salesperson’s Licensing course. As such, students will be attending class with
those currently signed up for the complete 75-hours. The 30-hour Remedial Course final exam will be given separately and is scheduled for 8am-10am on the final Friday of class.
All sessions will be held during the following hours:
March 8 - 10 from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
On March 11: Class 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Exam 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM
May 10 - 12 from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
On May 13: Class 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Exam 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM
July 19 - 21: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
On July 22: Class 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Exam 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM
September 20 - 22: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
On September 23: Class 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Exam 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM
November 8 - 10: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
On November 11: Class 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Exam 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Note: An online version of the 30-hour Remedial Course is also available. Learn more about online licensing course options >>
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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.
