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New York Real Estate Practice Test

Free New York real estate practice test with 20 questions on real estate principles, contracts and agency, finance, and DOS salesperson licensing.

These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions.

Question 1

1

Which state agency licenses real estate salespersons and brokers in New York?

Question 2

2

How many hours of DOS-approved qualifying education must a New York real estate salesperson candidate complete?

Question 3

3

As of February 1, 2023, how does New York treat real estate license reciprocity with other states?

Question 4

4

Who must sponsor a candidate before they can become a licensed New York real estate salesperson?

Question 5

5

What is the passing score on the New York real estate salesperson exam?

Question 6

6

Who administers the New York real estate salesperson exam on behalf of the Department of State?

Question 7

7

How often must a New York real estate license be renewed, and how many continuing education hours are typically required?

Question 8

8

For how long is New York's 77-hour salesperson qualifying course valid after completion?

Question 9

9

In New York, what distinguishes a Real Estate Broker license from a Real Estate Salesperson license?

Question 10

10

Which of the following best describes fee simple ownership?

Question 11

11

Under federal fair housing law, which of the following is a protected class?

Question 12

12

What are the essential elements required for a valid real estate contract?

Question 13

13

In an agency relationship, what duty requires an agent to place the client's interests above their own?

Question 14

14

What is a listing agreement in which the seller retains the right to sell the property without owing a commission, but a commission is owed if any broker procures a buyer?

Question 15

15

What does loan-to-value (LTV) ratio measure?

Question 16

16

Which federal law requires lenders to provide borrowers with standardized disclosures about loan terms and closing costs?

Question 17

17

A property has an assessed value of $250,000 and the local tax rate is 2.4 percent. What is the approximate annual property tax?

Question 18

18

What type of mortgage allows the interest rate to change periodically based on a financial index?

Question 19

19

What is the primary purpose of an appraisal in a real estate transaction?

Question 20

20

In New York, what type of agency relationship exists when a broker represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction, with informed consent from both parties?

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