Massachusetts real estate license and CE requirements
What the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Massachusetts requires 12 hours of continuing education every two years for both salespersons and brokers, and in a renewal year the license renews on the licensee's birthday. The Board of Registration publishes the curriculum, built from modules designed to run about two hours each.
We could not load the Board's pages directly, so the figures here come from search results on mass.gov itself. Completing only part of the hours does not entitle anyone to an active Massachusetts license. Attorneys in good standing who hold a broker license are exempt.
Massachusetts at a glance
| Licensing body | Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 12 hours every 2 years |
| Broker CE | 12 hours every 2 years |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | In a renewal year the license is renewed on the licensee's birthday. |
| Source | Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Massachusetts requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about Massachusetts
How many CE hours does a Massachusetts salesperson need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (checked October 15, 2026).
How many CE hours does a Massachusetts broker need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (checked October 15, 2026).
Do ACI designations count toward Massachusetts CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons and do not satisfy any part of Massachusetts's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.