How Much Does a Real Estate License Cost in Massachusetts?
Total estimated cost: $403 to $953
| Expense | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing course | $199 | $749 |
| Online only (lowest) | $199 | |
| Classroom (lowest) | $249 | |
| Exam fee | $54 | |
| License application | $150 | |
| Total estimated cost | $403 | $953 |
What's Included
Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-licensing education before you can sit for the state exam. Course prices range from $199 to $749 depending on the provider and package. Online self-paced courses are typically cheapest, while classroom programs with live instruction cost more.
State fees are fixed: $54 exam fee (PSI), $150 license application. These don't vary by provider.
After getting licensed, you'll need 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain your license.
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Compare Licensing Costs by State
See how Massachusetts's total cost ($403) compares to other states.
| State | Hours | Estimated Total (from) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 77 hrs | $149 |
| Florida | 63 hrs | $225 |
| Michigan | 40 hrs | $227 |
| Tennessee | 90 hrs | $318 |
| Georgia | 75 hrs | $321 |
| Alabama | 60 hrs | $337 |
| Arkansas | 60 hrs | $340 |
| Maryland | 60 hrs | $346 |
| South Carolina | 90 hrs | $352 |
| Vermont | 40 hrs | $389 |
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| Missouri | 72 hrs | $392 |
| Montana | 70 hrs | $405 |
| North Carolina | 75 hrs | $413 |
| Nevada | 120 hrs | $419 |
| Kansas | 60 hrs | $421 |
| Louisiana | 90 hrs | $424 |
| Mississippi | 60 hrs | $424 |
| Virginia | 60 hrs | $431 |
| Wisconsin | 72 hrs | $436 |
| Arizona | 90 hrs | $441 |
| Texas | 180 hrs | $446 |
| Oklahoma | 90 hrs | $449 |
| Pennsylvania | 75 hrs | $455 |
| Minnesota | 90 hrs | $466 |
| Illinois | 75 hrs | $467 |
| New Jersey | 75 hrs | $470 |
| West Virginia | 90 hrs | $496 |
| Delaware | 99 hrs | $504 |
| Kentucky | 96 hrs | $530 |
| New Hampshire | 40 hrs | $531 |
| Connecticut | 60 hrs | $543 |
| Indiana | 90 hrs | $552 |
| Maine | 55 hrs | $555 |
| Hawaii | 60 hrs | $572 |
| Rhode Island | 45 hrs | $584 |
| Nebraska | 96 hrs | $590 |
| California | 135 hrs | $598 |
| Utah | 120 hrs | $618 |
| Iowa | 96 hrs | $620 |
| Washington | 90 hrs | $646 |
| Idaho | 90 hrs | $661 |
| Oregon | 150 hrs | $725 |
| Colorado | 168 hrs | $768 |
| North Dakota | 90 hrs | $791 |
| Wyoming | 68 hrs | $798 |
| New Mexico | 90 hrs | $808 |
| South Dakota | 116 hrs | $815 |
| Alaska | 40 hrs | $839 |
| Ohio | 100 hrs | $993 |