Florida vs Massachusetts for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$127.75

FL

vs

N/A

MA

Pre-Licensing

72 hrs

FL

vs

40 hrs

MA

Timeline

6-12 wks

FL

vs

8-24 wks

MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Massachusetts
Total Fees	$127.75	N/A
Pre-Licensing Hours	72 hrs	40 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$142
CE Hours	14 hrs	12 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

Massachusetts requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Massachusetts

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Fewer Hours

Massachusetts 40 hrs

vs Florida (72 hrs)

Faster Processing

Florida 6-12 wks

vs Massachusetts (8-24 wks)

Florida

Florida Real Estate Commission

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

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Full Massachusetts Broker requirements →

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