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Apply for a Real Estate License By Examination

Find Application Instructions Here
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Contact

Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

Phone

617-701-8661

Online

realestateboard@mass.gov
To receive instructions on conducting common board transactions, email the address below. This is an unmonitored email address. Please do not send any documentation to this email address: realestateboard.info@mass.gov

The Details

What you need

If you want to become a broker or salesperson, you must meet the following requirements:

Salesperson Requirements:

  • 40 hours of real estate education
  • Successful completion of licensing exams

Broker Requirements:

  • 3 years of experience working for a broker
  • 40 additional hours of real estate education
  • Successful completion of licensing exams

Find here a list of authorized real estate schools.

How to apply

Applicant must submit Candidate Information Bulletin, available here as instructed on application.

Next steps

  1. Schedule your Exam with PSI

    See this guide for details on how to apply for and schedule an exam. 

  2. Pass the Exam

    You need to score a minimum of 70% correct to pass.

  3. Receive your License

    All licenses are printed and issued at the testing centers regardless of where exam was taken, online or in-person, after successful completion of the exam. Please be prepared to pay license fee at the testing center. If you take the test virtually you will be sent instructions on what to do to obtain the license from PSI.

Contact

Address
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston , MA 02118
Directions 
Phone
617-701-8661
Online
realestateboard@mass.gov
To receive instructions on conducting common board transactions, email the address below. This is an unmonitored email address. Please do not send any documentation to this email address: realestateboard.info@mass.gov

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