Massachusetts Real Estate Licensing Requirements
This licensing information is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education requirements established by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons. We recommend you contact the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons for more detailed information or changes.
Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Complete 40 hours of pre-license education
- Obtain three (3) complete candidate endorsements
- Successfully pass the real estate examination for a salesperson; see Massachusetts real estate license exam prep
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Pre-License Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- The broker applicant is required to take 40 classroom hours of approved broker real estate courses before taking the real estate exams
- Must affiliate with a broker for 3 years
- The applicant's principal residence needs to be in Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the issuance of the license
- Submit proof of having been actively affiliated with a Massachusetts real estate broker as a salesperson for at least one year
- After passing the examinations (see Massachusetts real estate license exam prep), the applicant needs to provide a surety bond in the amount of $5,000
Massachusetts Real Estate Reciprocity Requirements
- MA has reciprocity with the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington
Massachusetts Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements
- All real estate agents are required to successfully complete 12 hours of continuing education courses during the 24 months prior to each renewal
- All licenses expire on the birthday of the licensee and are good for two years
