How to Get a Real Estate License in Massachusetts

Massachusetts requires only 40 hours of pre-licensing education — one of the lowest requirements in the country — but the state's real estate market is anything but lightweight. The Boston metro area consistently ranks among the most expensive and competitive housing markets in the nation: tight inventory, bidding wars in many neighborhoods, and a buyer pool that includes well-funded tech, biotech, and university professionals. The Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons oversees licensing, with PSI administering the exam. Getting licensed here is relatively fast; succeeding here requires knowing the market deeply.