Course Overview
New York requires every licensed salesperson and broker to complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education every two years to renew their license. REEDC’s CE program covers all the mandated topics: including cultural competency, implicit bias, fair housing, ethical business practices, recent legal matters, and the law of agency — along with a range of electives to round out your hours. You can take individual classes to fill specific gaps, or enroll in a complete package that satisfies the full requirement in one place.
Complete all 22.5 hours with REEDC and renew with confidence, no scrambling for missing credits before your deadline.
Why choose REEDC for your real estate license renewal?
- 100,000+ Graduates Licensed and Employed
- Industry’s Most Flexible Schedule
- Classroom, Livestream via Zoom, and Online Self-Paced Courses Available
- Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
- Classes available in Mandarin and Spanish at Select Locations (contact us for more info)
Key Topics Covered
REEDC’s continuing education courses cover every topic New York requires for renewal, plus a wide range of electives to deepen your expertise. Mix and match individual classes to fill specific gaps, or take a full package that satisfies all 22.5 hours at once.
- Cultural Competency
- Implicit Bias
- Fair Housing & Discrimination
- Ethical Business Practices
- Recent Legal Matters
- Law of Agency
- Commercial Real Estate
- Real Estate Investment & Finance
- Property Management
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Contracts & Closings
- 1031 Exchanges
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El H.
This recommendation is for Garry, one of the Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Pre-Licensing course instructors. He kept class interesting and fun and almost my whole class passed the exam the first time. He really seemed to care about his students and their comprehension of the material as opposed to just drilling the correct answers into us.
Jillian R.
At the time of writing this, I am about 75% done with my classes at REEDC and I am having such a great time that I felt compelled to write a review.
The instructor is very knowledgeable, funny and engaging. When you are there, you genuinely follow the material because it is taught so well.
Todd M.
I have just finished my course and exam here. I cannot say enough about this wonderful place! There is a great concern and devotion on the part of everyone there that your experience is positive and you are happy with your learning. Most impressive was the incredible effort put towards job placement, recruiting, and real world networking.
Jessie B.
The Property Casualty Insurance course was taught by Garry Smalley, a great instructor who engaged the class and made the whole experience worthwhile. Believe it or not, I remember laughing a few times in the class from some of the stories. I just got my license today! Passed on my first try, the course was more then enough if you are willing to study 1-2 hours a few nights a week
Paul L.
Just finished two weeks of classes, and I couldn’t be more pleased. The teacher, Greg is very impressive, having been in the field, and is a wealth of knowledge. He always has time to answer my many questions. I live in Brooklyn, and work in Manhattan, and if I don’t feel like coming into NY on weekends, I can go to their Brooklyn office, which works out well for me.
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Our Real Estate Continuing Education Packages
Get your real estate license renewed. You can enroll in our in-person or online continuing education course here:
Best Value
22.5 Hours CE Discount Pack
$189
A value of $250+
- Fair Housing
- Implicit Bias
- Cultural Competency
- Ethics in Real Estate
- NY Recent Legal Matters
- 1 Elective
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Continuing Education Requirements
New York requires all licensed real estate salespersons and brokers to complete continuing education to keep their license active. There’s no exam and no sponsoring broker needed; just the required hours, completed before your renewal date. To renew on time, every licensee must:
- Be a currently licensed New York real estate salesperson or broker
- Complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education every two years
- Include the state-mandated topics: 2 hours of cultural competency, 2 hours of implicit bias, 3 hours of fair housing and discrimination, 2.5 hours of ethical business practices, 1 hour of recent legal matters, and 1 hour of law of agency (2 hours in your first renewal term as a salesperson)
- Round out the remaining hours with approved elective courses
- Complete all 22.5 hours before your license expiration date
- Renew your license through your eAccessNY account
How It Works
Renewing your license with REEDC is straightforward. Choose individual courses to fill the hours you still need, or enroll in a complete 22.5-hour package that covers everything at once. Take your classes in person, live via Zoom, or online at your own pace. When you finish, you’ll receive a certificate of completion for your records, and REEDC reports your completed hours to the Department of State — so you’re ready to renew through your eAccessNY account before your expiration date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew?
New York requires all licensed salespersons and brokers to complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education every two years. This includes mandated topics like fair housing, cultural competency, implicit bias, ethical business practices, recent legal matters, and law of agency, with the remaining hours made up of electives.
When do I need to complete my CE by?
You must complete all 22.5 hours before your license expiration date (not the date you submit your renewal). We recommend starting early so you’re not rushing at the deadline. REEDC’s flexible scheduling lets you finish quickly if your renewal date is approaching.
Can I complete my continuing education online?
Yes. REEDC offers continuing education in the classroom, live via Zoom, and through online self-paced courses, so you can complete your hours in whatever format fits your schedule. You can mix formats across different courses to make up your full 22.5 hours.
I've been licensed for years; am I exempt from CE?
No. New York eliminated the long-standing 15-year broker exemption, so all licensees — including experienced brokers who were previously exempt — must now complete the full 22.5 hours every renewal cycle to keep their license active.
What happens if my license expires before I finish my CE?
You can’t conduct any licensed real estate activity until you renew, and there are no grace periods. New York gives you up to two years from your expiration date to complete your CE and renew. After that, you’d have to retake the state licensing exam to get licensed again.