How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Massachusetts
40 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $204, on top of a course starting at $249.
Requirements set by Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Massachusetts requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires 40 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Massachusetts uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $54.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Massachusetts charges $0 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $150, paid to Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
- 6
Keep the license current
Massachusetts requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Massachusetts Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Massachusetts require? ▾
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Massachusetts real estate license cost? ▾
Massachusetts charges $204 in state fees: $54 exam fee, $150 application fee, $0 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Massachusetts? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Massachusetts real estate exam? ▾
Massachusetts uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Massachusetts law.