Massachusetts Real Estate License Requirements
How to Get Your Real Estate License in Massachusetts
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How To Get Your Real Estate Salesperson License In Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 40 hours
Colibri Real Estate Massachusetts Course Hours Offered: 40 hours
Step 1. Meet Massachusetts real estate license requirements as outlined on the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons website:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Have a social security number
Step 2. Complete an approved 40 hours of Massachusetts real estate pre-license education.
Step 3. Apply for your Massachusetts salesperson license.
Step 4. Successfully pass the real estate licensing examination by earning a score of 70% or higher.
Step 5. Obtain three (3) complete candidate endorsements from individuals unrelated to the applicant. They do not need to be Massachusetts residents. Classmates known by the applicant from only the real estate course may NOT sign the candidate endorsement.
How long does it take to get a Massachusetts real estate license?
It varies per person on how long it takes to get a Massachusetts real estate license depending on the pace in which you complete your pre-licensing education, pass your licensing examination, the time it takes you to complete the application process, and application processing times.
What kind of information will I learn to help me get a real estate license in Massachusetts?
All Colibri Real Estate courses are approved by the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. Once completed, you are eligible to sit for the Massachusetts Real Estate License Exam.
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How do I take the Massachusetts Salesperson licensing examination?
The State examination is administered by PSI. Candidates can register for their examination and begin the application process here. Candidates must apply for and pass the licensure examination within two (2) years of the date of completing the required salesperson education.
NOTE: It is recommended that candidates do not wait until their education completion certificate is ready to expire to apply and take their test. Candidates must allow ample time within the 2-year period when making an examination reservation.
The examination is divided into two (2) parts: the General portion and the State portion. Candidates must receive a minimum score of 70% to pass. Candidates who pass one (1) portion of the examination and fail the other need to retake only the failed portion. The failed portion must be successfully completed within two (2) years from the completion date on the Educational Certificate form (or the authorized period by the Board). If the Educational Certificate expires, the partial pass also expires. Candidates who obtain a new Education Certificate must retake both portions of the examination.
How do I submit my Massachusetts Salesperson application?
As of March 4, 2019 applicants will be required to mail in all applicable documents to PSI using the updated Candidate Information Bulletins. Applicants must now be approved by the Board before being eligible to take the exam. For candidates who took the 40 hour salesperson pre-licensure course or received an educational waiver within the past two years (March 4, 2017-March 4, 2019) yet have not taken the exam, please be advised those stamps are still valid. Candidates must include the stamped page along with the new application for approval.
Following successful completion of the licensing examination, salesperson candidates who have met the requirements of the Board will receive their license at the test center if they meet all of the following requirements:
- Provide payment for the license at the test center in the exact amount calculated upon passing the examination. Only credit cards, personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders made payable to “PSI” will be accepted. CASH will not be accepted.
- Obtain three (3) complete candidate endorsements from individuals unrelated to the applicant. They do not need to be Massachusetts residents. Classmates known by the applicant from only the real estate course may NOT sign the candidate endorsement.
- Have, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 62C, Section 49A, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, filed all state tax returns and paid all state taxes required by law.
- Provide a valid Social Security number and/or a valid Tax Identification number (mandatory).
Real estate candidates who meet all of the licensing requirements, and who pay the licensing fee, will receive a license at the test center immediately following successful completion of the licensing examination. All candidates must be prepared to be licensed at the test center at that time.
License fees are prorated in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 112, Sections 87XX and 87ZZ, and will be calculated at the test center. Salesperson fees are between $103 and $150. You will also be required to pay a $12 PSI licensing fee. Candidates who do not pay for a license upon passing must fill out a License Application Instruction Form allowing them to apply by mail within thirty (30) days of passing the examination. You may request a duplicate License Application Instruction Form after your examination by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-733-9267.
Does Massachusetts offer reciprocity?
Massachusetts offers reciprocity with varying requirements for different states. Please click here to find more information for the state you currently hold a license in.
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons
Phone: 617-701-8661
Fax: 617-727-0139
Address: 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston , MA 02118
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Massachusetts Salesperson Pre-licensing License Requirements
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- Follow Georgia Real Estate License General Requirements
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass a background check.
- Be at least 18 years old in order to become licensed in Georgia. If you are 17, you may sit for the exam, however, the license cannot be activated until you are 18.
- Follow Georgia Real Estate License Education Requirements. You must meet ONE of the following Georgia real estate license educational requirements:
- Successfully complete the required 75-hour Salesperson Pre-license Course at a school approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission, OR
- Successfully complete a minimum of 10 quarter hours or six semester hours of coursework eligible for a major in real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university or successfully complete a course in real property, agency, or contracts from a U.S. or Canadian accredited school of law, OR
- Once you have completed your education requirements, you must submit your official transcript from the college, university, or school of law with your application for examination to Applied Measurement Professionals (not the Commission). Continuing education adult education, crash seminars and special short courses are not acceptable. AMP will notify you whether your coursework is acceptable.
- Alternatively, you may provide proof you completed at least 75 hours of pre-license course work approved by the real estate regulatory agency of another state or province of Canada. Be sure to obtain a letter from the agency that verifies that the course work is approved in that state or province.
- In the first year of your licensure as a salesperson, you must take a 25-hour salesperson post-license course. If you don’t complete the post-license course during the first year, your license will lapse.
- Follow Georgia Real Estate License Exam Requirements
- Register for the examination administered by Applied Measurement Professionals and approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
- Pay the examination fee of $115.
- Successfully pass the exam.
- Apply for your license within 12 months of the date you took the exam; if 12 months have passed, you must retake the exam.
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Massachusetts All Continuing Education License Requirements
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Hours Required by the Massachusetts Real Estate Board: 12 hours.
•The 12-hour continuing education requirement must consist of instructional hours in subject matter areas developed by the Real Estate Board as a curriculum.
Seat Time: The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Quizzes and Final Exam: Self-assessment quizzes will appear throughout each course. These quizzes are designed to aid in evaluating comprehension and ensure understanding of the course material. There is no passing score requirement for self-assessment quizzes. Course final examinations are not required.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
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Massachusetts Broker Pre-licensing License Requirements
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Massachusetts All Continuing Education License Requirements
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Hours Required by the Massachusetts Real Estate Board: 12 hours.
•The 12-hour continuing education requirement must consist of instructional hours in subject matter areas developed by the Real Estate Board as a curriculum.
Seat Time: The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Quizzes and Final Exam: Self-assessment quizzes will appear throughout each course. These quizzes are designed to aid in evaluating comprehension and ensure understanding of the course material. There is no passing score requirement for self-assessment quizzes. Course final examinations are not required.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
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Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.