The
information
given here is only a synopsis of the official requirements.
Please refer to the latest edition of the
Massachusetts Real Estate Candidate Handbook for the latest, complete
requirements. Specific
questions should be directed to the Massachusetts
Board of Registration
of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
The calls and emails that we receive at Annex
Real Estate
School
are
generally from persons who
would like to start a new career by selling real estate.
They say
"I would like to become a real estate
broker" or... "a
Realtor®".
In Massachusetts, the first step in your career ( unless you are a Massachusetts attorney* ) is to become a licensed Real Estate Salesperson. As a Real Estate Salesperson, you will work for a Massachusetts licensed Broker. A Salesperson cannot go into business on their own.
So, who is a Realtor ®? A Realtor ®, is a real estate licensee, Salesperson or Broker, who has joined the professional group called the National Association of Realtors. As a member of that Association, they are entitled to use the Realtor designation "Realtor ®". After you become licensed, you might join that organization.
In addition to your personal qualifications, you take that first step by completing twenty four (24) hours of classroom instruction at a Massachusetts Approved Real Estate School, like Annex Real Estate School. The school must follow the curriculum that is approved by the Mass Board of Registration, and have an approved Real Estate Instructor in the classroom.
In Massachusetts, there is no online instruction that will qualify you to take the Massachusetts real estate Saleperson or Broker examination. Nor does Massachusetts qualify any online instruction to meet the real estate Continuing Education requirements.
After completing your required education, your next step is to take the state examination. The examination is given for the state by a testing service, Pearson-Vue (formerly Promissor).
Once you have passed the examination, "Congratulations!" You are now a licensed Real Estate Salesperson and can go to work in a Massachusetts real estate firm under the supervision of a Real Estate Broker.Upon obtaining your Massachusetts Real Estate License, you will qualify to apply for an interview at Century21 Annex Realty.
What are some of the personal qualifications to take the examination?
a) You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Social Security number.
b) You must be able to have three acquantainces, who are not in your class and not members of your family, vouch for you. In doing so, they will sign in your Candidiate Handbook that they personally know you, and that you are a person of "good moral character".
c) Also, at this time, the Board does not license applicants who are currently on probation or who are on parole.
As you might expect, there are some exceptions to the procedure rules..Massachusetts attorneys, law students in an accredited Massachusetts law school, and non-residents.
If you are a Massachusetts Attorney, you may apply for a Massachusetts Real Estate Brokers License without the pre-licensing class and examination.
The second exception applies to law students who have successfully completed a course in Real Property at a Massachusetts, accredited law school. You may substitute that course for the twenty four (24) hour pre-licensing course, and apply to take the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson examination.
The third exception applies to residents of another state, who are licensed in another state and wish to become licensed in Massachusetts . There are various rules of reciprocity that apply. (Non-residents can also follow all of the steps and meet the same requirements as a Massachusetts resident, and get their Massachusetts license).
You should read about these special circumstances on the pages of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, and find the page on Reciprocal Licensure, Attorney Licensure, and Waivers. (This last link is a PDF).
At Annex Real Estate School, your Instructor will go over all of the requiremenets with you and fully explain the licensing process.
In Massachusetts, the first step in your career ( unless you are a Massachusetts attorney* ) is to become a licensed Real Estate Salesperson. As a Real Estate Salesperson, you will work for a Massachusetts licensed Broker. A Salesperson cannot go into business on their own.
So, who is a Realtor ®? A Realtor ®, is a real estate licensee, Salesperson or Broker, who has joined the professional group called the National Association of Realtors. As a member of that Association, they are entitled to use the Realtor designation "Realtor ®". After you become licensed, you might join that organization.
In addition to your personal qualifications, you take that first step by completing twenty four (24) hours of classroom instruction at a Massachusetts Approved Real Estate School, like Annex Real Estate School. The school must follow the curriculum that is approved by the Mass Board of Registration, and have an approved Real Estate Instructor in the classroom.
In Massachusetts, there is no online instruction that will qualify you to take the Massachusetts real estate Saleperson or Broker examination. Nor does Massachusetts qualify any online instruction to meet the real estate Continuing Education requirements.
After completing your required education, your next step is to take the state examination. The examination is given for the state by a testing service, Pearson-Vue (formerly Promissor).
Once you have passed the examination, "Congratulations!" You are now a licensed Real Estate Salesperson and can go to work in a Massachusetts real estate firm under the supervision of a Real Estate Broker.Upon obtaining your Massachusetts Real Estate License, you will qualify to apply for an interview at Century21 Annex Realty.
What are some of the personal qualifications to take the examination?
a) You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Social Security number.
b) You must be able to have three acquantainces, who are not in your class and not members of your family, vouch for you. In doing so, they will sign in your Candidiate Handbook that they personally know you, and that you are a person of "good moral character".
c) Also, at this time, the Board does not license applicants who are currently on probation or who are on parole.
As you might expect, there are some exceptions to the procedure rules..Massachusetts attorneys, law students in an accredited Massachusetts law school, and non-residents.
If you are a Massachusetts Attorney, you may apply for a Massachusetts Real Estate Brokers License without the pre-licensing class and examination.
The second exception applies to law students who have successfully completed a course in Real Property at a Massachusetts, accredited law school. You may substitute that course for the twenty four (24) hour pre-licensing course, and apply to take the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson examination.
The third exception applies to residents of another state, who are licensed in another state and wish to become licensed in Massachusetts . There are various rules of reciprocity that apply. (Non-residents can also follow all of the steps and meet the same requirements as a Massachusetts resident, and get their Massachusetts license).
You should read about these special circumstances on the pages of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, and find the page on Reciprocal Licensure, Attorney Licensure, and Waivers. (This last link is a PDF).
At Annex Real Estate School, your Instructor will go over all of the requiremenets with you and fully explain the licensing process.
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After reading the Home page, click on the link to Catalog. There you will find a synopsis of the different Courses offered by Annex Real Estate School
Applications for the current Classes in the HIGHLIGHTS column on the left. For your convenience, links to the Applications are provided on all of the major pages. Sometime, postings about classes, including advanced notices, may be found on Craig's List Boston. They would be under Services > Real Estate Services, or Services > Lessons and Tutoring.
Annex Real Estate School is conveniently located in the Wollaston section of Quincy, Massachusetts, and is near the Wollaston T stop on the Red Line.
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The
Commonwealth of Massachusetts will allow Massachusetts
licensed attorneys to become licensed as Real Estate Brokers, upon
application. You should visit the site of the
Massachusetts
Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
to read
about that.
This information is being presented by Annex Real Estate School as a service to those interested in obtaining a Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License. Final decisions and interpretations of the Rules and Regulations is with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen.
Annex Real Estate School
49 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170
617-773-ALSO (2576)
This information is being presented by Annex Real Estate School as a service to those interested in obtaining a Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License. Final decisions and interpretations of the Rules and Regulations is with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen.
Annex Real Estate School
49 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170
617-773-ALSO (2576)
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