Life Happens! You Let Your Real Estate License Expire:

If you have let your Real Estate license expire, you are not alone! The Manfred School has been a source of education and guidance for many people who have allowed their license to expire over the years.

There are so many different reasons why licenses expire. There are even more reasons to get back in the game, especially now! We understand, life happens! That is why we are dedicated to equipping you with the correct information and the right education to make your comeback!

Why Is This a Great Time to Renew Your License?

Despite the corona-virus crisis and headlines in the news the real estate market continues to be cyclical roller coaster, what part of the movie do you want come in at? There will always be people looking to buy and sell homes. One way to ensure a steady income and flourishing career is to become an expert in an industry that will never fade away. Real Estate is not just a fad. It is here to stay and in some...

In the last two years, so many changes have occurred in the New York real estate continuing education requirements. Most recently, on December 21st, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of new Fair Housing bills into law. Including additional required continuing education topics for the real estate salesperson and broker licensee.

What are the Current Continuing Education Requirements?

As of July 1, 2021, all licensees must successfully complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education. It must include at least 2.5 hours of ethical business practices or NAR Code of Ethics.  At least 1 hour of recent legal matters and at least 3 hours pertaining to fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property. At least 1 hour pertaining to the law of agency except in the case of the initial two-year licensing term for real estate salespersons. If it’s your first renewal cycle 2 hours pertaining to the law of agency must...