If a student does not pass the Massachusetts real estate license exam within 30 days of completing the exam prep course, we’ll reimburse the original cost of either your pre-licensing package or the exclusive exam prep you purchased.* For reimbursement, email us at [email protected] with a copy of your exam results, including the date of the exams, within 30 days of the failed exam attempt.  

*Specific state laws or regulations prohibit some students from qualifying. For example, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and New Jersey do not permit guarantees to passing the real estate licensing exam. 

Each class must be completed in the format it was started to receive credit.

A Massachusetts salesperson license involves separate education, examination, application and licensing costs. Colibri’s Massachusetts licensing cost guide estimates $285–$750 for pre-licensing education and lists a $54 exam fee, $31 screening/application-related charge, and an initial license fee that may vary. Confirm the total on the Board’s application instructions before applying.

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of Board-approved pre-licensing education. Your calendar time will depend on the school’s schedule and how quickly you complete the required instructor-supported sessions.

Yes, you can! Colibri offers students or licensees to attend classes and complete their pre-licensing course fully online with flexible self-paced packages.

Yes, Massachusetts has reciprocity agreements for real estate licenses with the following states: Connecticut, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Mississippi, Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico. Check the Board’s out-of-state reciprocity application information for current rules.

No, you cannot take the exam without completing your real estate pre-licensing course in Massachusetts.

It varies per person on how long it takes to get a Massachusetts real estate license depending on the pace at which you complete your pre-licensing education, pass your licensing examination, the time it takes you to complete the application process, and application processing times.

You must be at least 18, complete 40 hours of approved education, supply your education certificate and three qualifying endorsements, and pass the Massachusetts salesperson examination.

Read more about the Massachusetts real estate license requirements.

Yes. For content questions outside of session hours, use the Ask An Instructor link available throughout Part I of your course. Your instructor will respond within one business day.

Multiple session windows are available each week so you can choose what works with your schedule. Your Part
II progress is saved between sessions, so you can pick up right where you left off each time you join.

The 40-hour Massachusetts pre-licensing course is divided into two parts. Part I (19 hours) is fully self-paced — complete it anytime, at your own speed. Part II (21 hours) requires Part I to be completed first, and is only accessible during scheduled instructor session windows, as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. During these windows, a state-approved instructor is available via Zoom to answer your questions in real time while you work through the course content.

Massachusetts state regulations require that at least 21 hours of your pre-licensing course include live, realtime interaction with a state-approved instructor. To meet this requirement, Part II of your course is only accessible during scheduled instructor session windows. Once a session opens, you’ll be able to launch the course and connect with your instructor directly via Zoom. Check your course dashboard for the full session schedule.

Part II is available during the following instructor session windows each week:
– Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 8:00–11:00am ET
– Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 6:00–9:00pm ET
That’s six windows per week to fit around your schedule. Your progress is saved between sessions so you can
pick up right where you left off.

No. You work through the course content at your own pace during the session window. Your instructor is available via Zoom live chat throughout the session to answer your questions in real time. You are not required to attend a lecture or turn on your camera — you simply need to be in the course during an open session window with your instructor available.

Yes. For content questions outside of session hours, use the Ask An Instructor link available throughout Part I of your course. Your instructor will respond within one business day.

Multiple session windows are available each week so you can choose what works with your schedule. Your Part II progress is saved between sessions, so you can pick up right where you left off each time you join.

The state exam includes 80 general questions and 40 Massachusetts-specific questions. You have up to four hours to complete both portions and must meet the 70% passing standard. Review the official PSI examination outline for the current format. 

Yes. Once licensed, a salesperson works under a licensed Massachusetts broker. You can begin exploring brokerage options while preparing for the exam.