New York Real Estate Exam Pass Rate (2025): What You Need to Know

New York's real estate salesperson exam has a first-attempt pass rate of approximately 55%. Here's what drives that number and how to improve your odds.

The Numbers

• First-attempt pass rate: ~55%
• Passing score: 70% (53 of 75 questions)
• Total questions: 75
• Time allowed: 90 minutes (1.2 minutes per question)
• Administered by: eAccessNY online system or PSI testing centers

The 90-minute time limit is shorter than most states — pacing matters more in New York than in Texas or Florida.

Why Candidates Fail

1. Time Pressure 75 questions in 90 minutes leaves 1 minute 12 seconds per question. Candidates who haven't practiced timed exams often run out of time or rush through questions they'd otherwise get right.

2. Weak on Article 12-A New York-specific law — Article 12-A of the Real Property Law — is the foundation of the state section. FREC-style memorization of rules, penalties, license requirements, and DOS procedures is required.

3. Agency Disclosure Rules New York's agency disclosure requirements are detailed and specific. When to give the Agency Disclosure Form, what happens if a party refuses to sign, dual agency consent, and designated agency are all tested.

4. Math Under Time Pressure New York's 75-question format doesn't have 150 questions to distribute math across — each math question is a higher percentage of your total score. Candidates who skip math prep are giving away 4-6 points.

Comparison: New York vs. Other Major States

| State | Questions | Time | Pass Rate | |---|---|---|---| | New York | 75 | 90 min | ~55% | | Florida | 100 | 3.5 hr | ~47% | | Texas | 150 | 5 hr | ~57% | | California | 150 | 3.5 hr | ~54% |

New York's shorter format makes every question count more — you can afford fewer mistakes than in longer exams.

What the Passing Half Does Differently

1. Practice timed 75-question exams — don't just read content, practice answering 75 questions in 90 minutes
2. Know the Agency Disclosure Form rules cold — timing, refusal to sign, dual agency
3. Study Article 12-A — license types, renewal, continuing education, violations
4. Don't skip math — commission, proration, and financing calculations appear on every exam
5. Know New York-specific disclosures — Property Condition Disclosure Statement, lead paint, radon

Retaking

No waiting period between attempts in New York. Reschedule through eAccessNY or PSI. Exam fee is $15 (one of the lowest in the country).

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