1. Start with the core subjects.
My recommendation is to build a strong foundation in agency, contracts, valuation, and real estate practice. Focus on understanding the concepts well enough to apply them to a question, rather than just memorizing definitions. Use these as your starting point, then review the rest of your course material.
2. Don’t skip commercial and construction!
Make time for the Commercial Real Estate and Materials & Construction quizzes. Don’t assume these topics won’t matter because you plan to work in residential real estate. Be prepared for questions on these topics.
3. Bring a separate calculator.
A calculator can help with math questions. New York permits silent, nonprinting calculators that run on batteries or solar power and have no alphabetic keyboard. Your phone must be turned off during the exam, so you cannot use its calculator app. Check the official exam rules.
4. Finish your drink before entering.
Food and beverages must be disposed of before entering the exam site. Plan your coffee, water, and snack beforehand. See the official exam-site policies.
5. Arrive early and give yourself time to settle in.
Allow time to find the room, check in, and follow the staff’s directions. Starting calmly is much easier than rushing through the door at exam time.
6. Have your documents ready.
Bring an accepted, current government-issued photo ID with your signature and the printed “Summary of Your Submission” from eAccessNY. Check the official requirements before leaving home. Review what to bring.
7. Read carefully before choosing an answer.
Watch for words such as except, not, and most likely. Read every answer choice, eliminate the ones you know are wrong, and make sure your answer addresses what the question actually asks.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
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