Massachusetts vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

N/A

MA

vs

$80

NY

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

MA

vs

77 hrs

NY

Timeline

8-12 wks

MA

vs

6-12 wks

NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Massachusetts	New York
Total Fees	N/A	$80
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	8-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$103	$65 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Education Hours

Massachusetts requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Fewer Hours

Massachusetts 40 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Massachusetts 8-12 wks

vs New York (6-12 wks)

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

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Full Massachusetts Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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