Get Your Massachusetts Real Estate License
Complete 40 hours of pre-license education approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, pass the state exam, and activate your license under a sponsoring broker.
40 hours required
Massachusetts pre-license requirements at a glance
- Eligibility
- 18 or older
- Education
- 40 hours of salesperson education at a Board-approved real estate school
- Certificate
- A Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Educational Certificate of Completion from your school
- Endorsements
- Three candidate endorsements from people not related to you or your classmates
- Exam deadline
- Apply for and pass the exam within 2 years of finishing your education
- Exam fee
- $85 for salespersons
Source: Mass.gov: Prepare for and schedule your real estate license exam · PSI: Massachusetts Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin · Mass.gov: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons FAQs
Compare Massachusetts Pre-License Courses
Massachusetts 40-Hour The Basics
40 Hours
State-required 40-hour pre-license course with live instructor support.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 40-hour state-approved course
- Live instructor support
Massachusetts 40-Hour Exam Preparation
40 Hours
40-hour course with exam prep and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 40-hour state-approved course
- Simulated exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee
Massachusetts 40-Hour Exam Preparation Plus
40 Hours
All prep tools plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 40-hour state-approved course
- Simulated exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Instructor Q&A
- Exam Cram Webinars
- Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee
Massachusetts 40-Hour Ultimate Learning
40 Hours
Everything included plus printed textbook and career-launch resources.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 40-hour state-approved course
- Simulated exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Instructor Q&A
- Exam Cram Webinars
- Printed Textbook
- Career Booster Pack
- Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee
The Basics – 40-Hour Pre-License
40 Hours
State-required 40-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.
Exam Preparation – 40-Hour Pre-License
40 Hours
Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.
Exam Preparation Plus – 40-Hour Pre-License
40 Hours
Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.
Ultimate Learning – 40-Hour Pre-License
40 Hours
The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.
40-Hr. MA Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
40 Hours
40-Hr. MA Salesperson Pre-Licensing Premium Package
40 Hours
40-Hr. MA Salesperson Pre-Licensing Standard Package
40 Hours
40-Hr. MA Salesperson Pre-Licensing Value Package
40 Hours
40-Hr. MA Broker Pre-Licensing Standard Package
40 Hours
Getting a Massachusetts real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does Massachusetts require?
40 hours of salesperson education at a Board-approved real estate school, documented on the Board's Educational Certificate of Completion.
Who can sign my candidate endorsements?
Three people who aren't related to you. They don't have to live in Massachusetts, but classmates you know only from your real estate course can't sign.
How long is my pre-license education good for?
You must apply for and pass the exam within two years of completing the required education.
When do I pay for my license?
PSI says to be prepared to pay for the license on the day of your exam.
Source: Mass.gov: Prepare for and schedule your real estate license exam · PSI: Massachusetts Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin · Mass.gov: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons FAQs