Massachusetts Real Estate License Requirements
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Massachusetts State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 40 hours
Colibri Real Estate Massachusetts Course Hours Offered: 40 hours
1. General Massachusetts Salesperson License Requirements
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons are as follows:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Have a social security number
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Massachusetts
Below are credit hours required for the Massachusetts pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Pre-license Course Hours | 40 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Massachusetts
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:
- Apply for your Massachusetts salesperson license
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Successfully pass the Massachusetts Salesperson licensing exam with a score of 70% or higher
- Obtain three (3) complete candidate endorsements from individuals unrelated to the applicant. They do not need to be Massachusetts residents. Classmates known by the applicant from only the real estate course may NOT sign the candidate endorsement.
- Complete the Massachusetts Real Estate License application
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons
Phone: 617-701-8661
Fax: 617-727-0139
Address: 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston , MA 02118
Massachusetts Salesperson Pre-licensing License Requirements
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- Follow Georgia Real Estate License General Requirements
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass a background check.
- Be at least 18 years old in order to become licensed in Georgia. If you are 17, you may sit for the exam, however, the license cannot be activated until you are 18.
- Follow Georgia Real Estate License Education Requirements. You must meet ONE of the following Georgia real estate license educational requirements:
- Successfully complete the required 75-hour Salesperson Pre-license Course at a school approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission, OR
- Successfully complete a minimum of 10 quarter hours or six semester hours of coursework eligible for a major in real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university or successfully complete a course in real property, agency, or contracts from a U.S. or Canadian accredited school of law, OR
- Once you have completed your education requirements, you must submit your official transcript from the college, university, or school of law with your application for examination to Applied Measurement Professionals (not the Commission). Continuing education adult education, crash seminars and special short courses are not acceptable. AMP will notify you whether your coursework is acceptable.
- Alternatively, you may provide proof you completed at least 75 hours of pre-license course work approved by the real estate regulatory agency of another state or province of Canada. Be sure to obtain a letter from the agency that verifies that the course work is approved in that state or province.
- In the first year of your licensure as a salesperson, you must take a 25-hour salesperson post-license course. If you don’t complete the post-license course during the first year, your license will lapse.
- Follow Georgia Real Estate License Exam Requirements
- Register for the examination administered by Applied Measurement Professionals and approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
- Pay the examination fee of $115.
- Successfully pass the exam.
- Apply for your license within 12 months of the date you took the exam; if 12 months have passed, you must retake the exam.
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Massachusetts All Continuing Education License Requirements
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Continuing Education and Renewal Date: Every 24 months based on the licensees birthday.
Hours Required by the Massachusetts Real Estate Board: 12 hours.
•The 12-hour continuing education requirement must consist of instructional hours in subject matter areas developed by the Real Estate Board as a curriculum.
Seat Time: The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Quizzes and Final Exam: Self-assessment quizzes will appear throughout each course. These quizzes are designed to aid in evaluating comprehension and ensure understanding of the course material. There is no passing score requirement for self-assessment quizzes. Course final examinations are not required.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
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Massachusetts Broker Pre-licensing License Requirements
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Massachusetts All Continuing Education License Requirements
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Continuing Education and Renewal Date: Every 24 months based on the licensees birthday.
Hours Required by the Massachusetts Real Estate Board: 12 hours.
•The 12-hour continuing education requirement must consist of instructional hours in subject matter areas developed by the Real Estate Board as a curriculum.
Seat Time: The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Quizzes and Final Exam: Self-assessment quizzes will appear throughout each course. These quizzes are designed to aid in evaluating comprehension and ensure understanding of the course material. There is no passing score requirement for self-assessment quizzes. Course final examinations are not required.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
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Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.