Massachusetts vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

N/A

MA

vs

$200

NY

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

MA

vs

152 hrs

NY

Timeline

8-24 wks

MA

vs

8-16 wks

NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Massachusetts	New York
Total Fees	N/A	$200
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	152 hrs
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	8-16 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$142 ✓	$185
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

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Fewer Hours

Massachusetts 40 hrs

vs New York (152 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 8-16 wks

vs Massachusetts (8-24 wks)

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

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Full Massachusetts Broker requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

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