Massachusetts Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Massachusetts you need to satisfy the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Massachusetts requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyBoard of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure)

To renew an active salesperson license, the licensee must complete 12 hours of continuing education through a licensed Massachusetts real estate school before renewal. The official renewal page states the 12-hour requirement without breaking out specific mandatory subject areas on this page; CE must be completed at a board-authorized real estate school. The page does not distinguish a separate first-renewal post-licensing requirement from ongoing CE.

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Massachusetts Real Estate CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure) before purchasing.

Massachusetts Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. To renew an active salesperson license, the licensee must complete 12 hours of continuing education through a licensed Massachusetts real estate school before renewal. The official renewal page states the 12-hour requirement without breaking out specific mandatory subject areas on this page; CE must be completed at a board-authorized real estate school. The page does not distinguish a separate first-renewal post-licensing requirement from ongoing CE.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Massachusetts?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Massachusetts Real Estate CE?

Massachusetts generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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