Massachusetts Continuing Education Requirements:
| Total Hours | State Specific | National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Need: | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| We Offer: | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS |
Massachusetts Continuing Education Packages |
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| Total Hours | National | State Specific Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
21-Hr. MA Appraisal CE Package (for renewals through 12/31/2025) |
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| 21 | 21 | 0 | $359 | |
Massachusetts Continuing Education Individual Courses |
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| Total Hours | Nationals | State Specific Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $149 | |
A Review of Appraisal Approaches and Techniques
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| 14 | 14 | 0 | $269 | |
Appraisal Economics and Value
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $135 | |
Appraisal Ethics and Valuation Bias
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | $79 | |
Appraisal Statistics
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | $79 | |
Appraisal Technology and GSE Appraisal Review
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | $105 | |
Appraising Energy-Efficient and Green Homes
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | $79 | |
Characteristics Influencing Appraisals
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| 6 | 6 | 0 | $115 | |
Reviewing Appraisal Valuation Procedures
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | $105 | |
Reviewing Property Ownership and Real Estate Markets
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $135 | |
Reviewing Real Estate Title, Transfers, and Contracts
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| 5 | 5 | 0 | $109 | |
The Appraisers Tech Toolkit
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $135 | |
Massachusetts State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 24 months, from the next occurring birthday after issuance
Hours Required by the State: 28 hours
- 7-Hour USPAP Update Course
- 21 hours of approved continuing education
Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 28 Hours
- 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course or 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course (see explanation below)
- 14 hours of approved continuing education or 17 hours of approved continuing education (see explanation below)
Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Continuing Education. The first time a Licensee completes the Continuing Education requirement for this course, the course length must be 7 hours. If a Licensee successfully completed an 8-hour course as part of their Qualifying Education, they have satisfied this requirement. Every 2 calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least 4 hours. This new course requirement is included in the 28 total hours for a 2-year renewal.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 21 hours
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
- 14 approved continuing education hours
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course but are generally 6 months after order date. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account.
Certificates: Immediately upon appraisal course completion, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to submit your paper work via the online portal or regular mail.
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Division of Professional Licensure - Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers
Street Address: 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118-6100
Telephone: 617.701.8671
Fax: 617.727.0139