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Key Facts: MA Real Estate Exam
120 Q
Exam Length
PSI MA salesperson candidate bulletin
80 + 40
National + State Split
PSI MA salesperson candidate bulletin
70%
Passing Score (Each Portion)
MA Board of Registration
40 hrs
Pre-License Education
Board of Registration requirements
$85
PSI Exam Fee
PSI MA fee schedule
12 hrs/2yr
Biennial CE Requirement
MA Board of Registration
Massachusetts requires only 40 hours of pre-license education. The PSI exam has 120 questions (80 national + 40 state, 70% each to pass). Massachusetts is an attorney closing state. Chapter 111 lead paint disclosure is critical for pre-1978 homes, and Chapter 93A provides strong consumer protection with double/triple damages.
Sample MA Real Estate Practice Questions
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1Which Massachusetts agency regulates real estate brokers and salespersons?
2What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Massachusetts real estate salesperson license?
3How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for a Massachusetts salesperson license?
4What document must an applicant obtain after completing the pre-licensing education requirement?
5How many candidate endorsements are required for a Massachusetts salesperson license?
6Must a Massachusetts salesperson be affiliated with a broker?
7How are Massachusetts license applications submitted?
8What is the salesperson candidate exam fee in Massachusetts?
9When does a Massachusetts real estate license expire?
10What background check is required for Massachusetts licensure?
About the MA Real Estate Exam
The Massachusetts real estate salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus Massachusetts-specific topics including Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons regulations, the eLIPSE online licensing portal, Chapter 111 lead paint laws, Chapter 93A consumer protection, attorney closing requirements, and the prevalence of quitclaim deeds in property transfers.
Exam sponsor: Board of Registration / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
4 hours total
Passing Score
70% on each portion
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Massachusetts Board of Registration does not publish official first-time pass rates Exam sponsor website
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Board of Registration & Licensing
Board structure and authority, eLIPSE portal, 40-hour pre-license education, license types (salesperson, broker), CE (12 hrs/2 years), license renewal, disciplinary procedures
MA Agency & Consumer Protection
Agency disclosure, buyer agency, seller agency, dual agency, facilitator, Chapter 93A consumer protection, unfair and deceptive practices, licensing law violations
MA Contracts & Closing
Purchase and sale agreements, offer to purchase, deposit requirements, attorney closing state, title examination, title insurance, quitclaim deeds, recording at Registry of Deeds
MA Property Regulations
Chapter 111 lead paint (pre-1978 homes), Title 5 septic regulations, wetlands protection, community preservation act, property tax (Proposition 2½), fair housing, condominium law (Ch. 183A)
Preparing for the MA Real Estate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% on each portion
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours total
- Exam / certification fees: $85 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Massachusetts real estate salesperson exam?
The MA exam has 120 total questions: 80 national and 40 state-specific, with 4 hours total time. You must score at least 70% on each portion — 56/80 national and 28/40 state. PSI administers the exam at testing centers throughout Massachusetts.
What is the eLIPSE portal in Massachusetts real estate?
eLIPSE (Electronic Licensing, Inspection, and Permitting System for Everyone) is the Massachusetts online portal for real estate license applications, renewals, and management. All licensees must use eLIPSE to apply for initial licenses, complete renewals, update contact information, and track CE completion.
Why is Massachusetts called an attorney closing state?
Massachusetts requires an attorney to oversee real estate closings. The attorney reviews the purchase and sale agreement, conducts the title examination, prepares closing documents, handles the recording of deeds, and ensures proper disbursement of funds. This is in contrast to 'escrow' states where title companies handle closings.
What is Chapter 111 lead paint law in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Chapter 111, Section 197A requires disclosure and de-leading of lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where children under 6 reside. Sellers must provide a lead paint notification form, and property owners can be held strictly liable for lead poisoning injuries. De-leading must be performed by licensed contractors.
How does Chapter 93A affect real estate in Massachusetts?
Chapter 93A is Massachusetts' strong consumer protection statute that prohibits unfair and deceptive acts in trade and commerce, including real estate. Violations can result in double or triple damages, plus attorney's fees. Real estate licensees can be found liable under 93A for misrepresentation, failure to disclose material facts, and deceptive advertising.