Here's what you need to get your Massachusetts Real Estate license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation. 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.
Massachusetts Real Estate: Sales Agent (Pre-Licensing)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
40
Elective Hours:
0
Online Info
Prior to the salesperson examination, a candidate for a salesperson license shall complete forty (40) hours of pre-licensure salesperson education.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
Phone:
6177272373
Fax:
6177271039
Address:
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston, 02118
Massachusetts Real Estate: Broker (Pre-Licensing)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
40
Elective Hours:
0
Online Info
Massachusetts pre-licensees are required to complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education in order to receive credit and must affiliate with a broker for three (3) years for a broker license.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
Phone:
6177272373
Fax:
6177271039
Address:
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston, 02118
Massachusetts Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
12
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: Every 24 months based on the original issuance date.
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.
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.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online.
Roster
Roster Required:
no
Roster Process:
N/A
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
Phone:
6177272373
Fax:
6177271039
Address:
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston, 02118
Massachusetts Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
12
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: Every 24 months based on the original issuance date.
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.
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.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online.
Roster
Roster Required:
no
Roster Process:
N/A
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
Phone:
6177272373
Fax:
6177271039
Address:
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston, 02118
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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.