Thinking about a career in real estate? The Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® has partnered with The CE Shop to help you get started! Learn how to make the most of your skills, what kind of lifestyle to expect, and how to take your first steps toward success. This state-approved real estate school offers course options for those interested in obtaining their real estate license or for current agents looking to obtain their broker's license.

They have also provided The CE Shop's Career Changer's Guide to help answer questions about changing careers: The Guide

 

The CE Shop offers the following:

  • 40-Hr. Online Interactive Course: Massachusetts requires one course to get your real estate license: a 40-Hour Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course.
  • Pass Your Exam With Confidence: Their students have a 64% pass rate — 12% better than the national average pass rate of 52%! You’re more likely to pass on the first attempt with their education.
  • 96% Student Satisfaction Rate: Their students overwhelmingly love their courses. They like to think their features, support, and intuitive interface have something to do with that.
  • Complete your course in as little as one month: The live online course schedule is provided in your course. Each week typically has two sessions scheduled in the evenings.

Visit the website: Real Estate License Packages

How to Get Your Real Estate License in Massachusetts:
To qualify for a Massachusetts real estate license, you’ll need to:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have a valid Social Security number

  • Complete 40 hours of approved real estate education

  • Obtain a Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Educational Certificate

  • Secure three character endorsements from individuals who are not related to you and not classmates from your course

  • Pass the Massachusetts real estate licensing exam

  • Submit payment for all required fees

Additional information about getting your real estate license: 

  • You can complete the required coursework online or in person through a state-approved real estate school.

  • Once you finish the course, use your completion certificate to apply for the state licensing exam.

  • You must pass the exam within two years of completing your coursework.

  • The exam includes 120 questions split into national (general) and state-specific sections, with 4 hours (240 minutes) to complete it.

  • Bring two valid, non-expired photo IDs with signatures on exam day.

  • Expect to spend about $600 total to get licensed, which typically includes:

    • Real estate classes: $250–$700

    • Exam fee: $85

    • License fee: Around $150 + $12 for printing

Massachusetts Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Licensing - Find information on applying for or renewing real estate licenses.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires salesperson license applicants to successfully complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education. Live interaction between and instructor and students is required for more than half of the course. As such, approximately 21 of the 40 hours must be completed via live online delivery. Details and the live online course schedule are provided from within the course. The remaining 19 hours of content can be completed self-paced and in any order. Once this is completed, the student is allowed to sit for the Massachusetts Salesperson Licensing Exam.