These guidelines are outlined in detail in the Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons CORI Policy. Certain crimes – such as , , sexual assault, aggravated assault, and kidnapping – will result in an automatic disqualification of license without board review.
Reciprocity is the recognition of a license gained in one state by another. In other words, a person who passes the Massachusetts real estate licensing exam will be able to practice real estate in certain other states without being required to take another state's licensing course or examination, and vice-versa.
Prerequisites Be at least eighteen years of age. Have a current Massachusetts salesperson license. Have been licensed and affiliated with a Massachusetts broker in the capacity of a Massachusetts real estate salesperson for three years at a minimum of twenty-five hours per week.
A salesperson must be affiliated with a broker, either as an employee or as an independent contractor, and work under the supervision of the broker. A salesperson can not operate his own real estate business.
To become licensed as a salesperson or broker in Massachusetts you must complete the requisite education, complete the appropriate licensing application and pass the relevant examination. At the outset you must become licensed as a salesperson before you can become a broker.
Past exam takers consider the Mass real estate exam challenging, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to pass. The best way to pass is with thorough preparation. We will cover the best prepping methods as well as some tricks to help you study later in this article.