Getting your NY real estate salesperson license costs roughly $430 in mandatory fees — here is the full breakdown for 2026.
The Required Costs
1. Pre-Licensing Course — Starting at $399
The 77-hour NY DOS-approved salesperson course is required before you can sit for the state exam. At Main St Success, our packages start at $399 (Starter), $499 (Launch), and $699 (Elite Bundle — $1,199 value).
2. NY State Exam Fee — $15
Administered through PSI Exams. $15 per attempt. Passing on the first attempt is why built-in exam prep matters so much.
3. License Application Fee — $65
Submitted to the NY Department of State once you pass your exam and have a sponsoring broker lined up.
Total Minimum Cost: $430
Your first commission on a $990,000 Long Island home at 2.5% is $12,990. The math works in your favor — fast.
Our Three Packages
- License Starter — $399: 77-hour course, digital e-book, exam prep, 14-day Agent Octane trial
- License + Launch — $499: Adds physical textbook, 1 live MSS workshop, 60-day Agent Octane trial
- License Elite Bundle — $699: Full package + all workshops + 22.5-hr CE renewal + 90-day Agent Octane trial. Value: $1,199.
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