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Massachusetts real estate CE courses

Curated courses matched to Massachusetts’s salespersons and brokers renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

12CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: CE must be completed BEFORE renewing to active status (no exceptions); license term is 2 years. No-CE defaults license to inactive.

Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
General real estate CE12 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll licensees

General real estate CE (12 hours, every 2 years)

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in Massachusetts; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm Massachusetts accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 12-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Massachusetts 12-Hour CE PackageBundle

The CE Shop · 12h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Massachusetts; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$99.00typical package price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Massachusetts does not require providers to report completions — keep your certificates; the Board audits.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in Massachusetts; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm Massachusetts accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Massachusetts salespersons and brokers need?

Massachusetts salespersons and brokers need 12 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Massachusetts real estate renewal?

No state-mandated topic split — all 12 hours may be any commission-approved continuing education. Pick courses from an approved provider and keep your certificates.

When is the Massachusetts real estate renewal deadline?

CE must be completed BEFORE renewing to active status (no exceptions); license term is 2 years. No-CE defaults license to inactive.

Do online real estate CE courses count, and are completions reported?

Yes — Massachusetts accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons electronically; confirm reporting when you enroll and keep your certificates until renewal is confirmed.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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