Massachusetts Broker Pre-Licensing MA Real Estate Broker License FAQs
Every Question You Need Answered to Upgrade Your Real Estate License in Massachusetts
We're here to help answer any questions you have about upgrading your Massachusetts real estate license. Upgrading your license is a big step, so to help we've collected and answered some frequently asked questions below.
Buy your Massachusetts Pre-Licensing »To get a Massachusetts real estate broker license you must complete the following steps as required by the Massachusetts Real Estate Board:
- Complete 40 hours of approved Massachusetts Pre-Licensing broker education.
- Pass the final exam for your course.
- Fill out or obtain completed forms.
- Schedule and take the Massachusetts Real Estate Exam with PSI.
- Receive your license.
How long is the Massachusetts real estate license exam?
The exam is composed of 80 general points with a time limit of 150 minutes and 40 state points with a time limit of 90 minutes. In addition to the number of points per examination, a small number of five to ten "experimental" points may be administered to candidates during the examinations. These points will not be scored and the time taken to answer them will not count against the examination time.
What is the determination of Good Moral Character (GMC)?
The Massachusetts Real Estate Board will determine if the applicant for licensure possessess good moral character at the time of application. Due to this review by the RE Board, it is difficult to give a definitive list of criminal acts that would preclude someone from getting a license. RE Board staff strongly suggests students review RE Board's Policy and Guidelines on Good Moral Character.
To get a Massachusetts real estate broker license you must complete the following steps as required by the Massachusetts Real Estate Board:
- Complete 40 hours of approved Massachusetts Pre-Licensing broker education.
- Pass the final exam for your course.
- Fill out or obtain completed forms.
- Schedule and take the Massachusetts Real Estate Exam with PSI.
- Receive your license.
How long is the Massachusetts real estate license exam?
The exam is composed of 80 general points with a time limit of 150 minutes and 40 state points with a time limit of 90 minutes. In addition to the number of points per examination, a small number of five to ten "experimental" points may be administered to candidates during the examinations. These points will not be scored and the time taken to answer them will not count against the examination time.
What is the determination of Good Moral Character (GMC)?
The Massachusetts Real Estate Board will determine if the applicant for licensure possessess good moral character at the time of application. Due to this review by the RE Board, it is difficult to give a definitive list of criminal acts that would preclude someone from getting a license. RE Board staff strongly suggests students review RE Board's Policy and Guidelines on Good Moral Character.
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