Becoming Licensed in NYC

[Andrew Poitras]

Hey everyone, 

Andrew here from Brooklyn.

Today I am reaching out because I have passed my Real Estate Licensing exam to become a licensed real estate salesperson within the state of New York. I have no initiated the license yet because I know very few people who are active in the industry in NYC, and no one who is at the broker level. 

When I went to take my test at the government building in the Financial District I was solicited with business cards and flyers by a couple of professionals representing firms, but I am wary of pursuing cold promoters in this fashion.

I was curious, other than googling reviews, is there a smart way to vet which organization I may want to "park" my license at? Additionally, do you all have recommendations on how I can position myself as an attractive prospect when approaching them to seek sponsorship?

Lastly, if anyone posting here is located in New York City I am very open to meeting in person.

Thanks!

[Llewelyn A.]

@Andrew Poitras

Hi Andrew!

While I happen to be a Broker in Brooklyn with my own Brokerage, I'm not taking on Agents, not at this time. I'm actually new to the Brokerage Game but have 2 decades owning multi-family Properties in Brooklyn.

I'm sure there are several others who can post their recommendations from experience.

I have only heard good things about Keller-Williams and Century 21 for new Agents.

You took your exam at 123 Williams Street, correct?

What surprised me about the Exam, though, is it felt like I was in the 80s when I used to take exams with a #2 Pencil, a multiple choice score card and a Question booklet! WOW! I can't believe it's done that way! Not only that, but the chairs were like the exact ones I sat on when I went to high school all the way back then too!

That's all ok... it shows me that if you have Computer and Tech skills, you can rise above those that don't use technology that well.

Good Luck and I'm sure you'll get a lot of support here on BP!