Massachusetts Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Massachusetts
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 40 hours of pre-licensure salesperson education from a Board-approved real estate school covering property, contracts, finance, and legal topics.
Required Courses (40 hours total):
- • Real Estate Principles and Practices (40 hours)
Education completion certificate is required to register for the exam.
State Examination
Exam Name
Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
Multiple-choice computer-based exam covering national and state topics
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
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Retake Policy: Subsequent attempts cost $54 each
Background Check
Type: CORI background check
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Massachusetts broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $31 |
| Listed Fees | Confirm with provider |
Initial total is not quoted: the official exam webpage and candidate bulletin describe application/exam fees differently. Confirm exam and issuance charges with the Board and PSI. Licenses issue through eLIPSE; no PSI printing fee is included. Education and any broker bond premium are additional.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$103
CE Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 hours of continuing education from a qualified real estate school each renewal period
License Reciprocity
Reciprocal eligibility depends on having passed the examination in an eligible jurisdiction: Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, West Virginia, or Oklahoma (also two licensed years). Confirm the license category and current Board instructions. Other education waivers are not automatic reciprocal licensure.
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
- Official Website
- (617) 701-8661
- Apply Online
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Requires 3 years as salesperson (25+ hours/week), 40 additional hours of broker education, passing the broker exam, and a $5,000 surety bond
- • 3 years experience required
- • 40 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12