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The Massachusetts exam at a glance
PSI-administered exam, two separately-scored portions. Salesperson: 80 national (150 min) + 40 Massachusetts questions (90 min), 70% required on each. Broker: 75 national items scored to an 80-point scale (150 min) + 40 Massachusetts questions (90 min) = 115 total, 70% required on each. No state recovery fund. Verified 2026-07-27 against test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/4460.
Salesperson exam
120questions
240 mintime limit
70%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
115questions
240 mintime limit
70%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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When must a Massachusetts licensee complete continuing education courses relative to their license renewal?
Within 30 days after each renewal
Only once ever, before the first renewal
Continuing education is not required in Massachusetts
Within 24 months prior to each renewal
Show answer & explanation
Within 24 months prior to each renewal — State law requires licensees to satisfactorily complete Board-approved continuing education within the 24 months prior to each renewal.
Source: Justia — Mass. Gen. Laws c. 112 § 87xx1/2
Continuing education courses for Massachusetts real estate licensees must be approved by:
The Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Only the National Association of REALTORS itself and no one else at all
Any accredited university in the state
The licensee's own employing broker or their designated office manager
Show answer & explanation
The Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons — Only courses or programs of instruction approved by the Board satisfy the continuing education requirement for license renewal.
Source: Justia — Mass. Gen. Laws c. 112 § 87xx1/2
Under Massachusetts law, a licensee may represent a consumer in which of the following capacities?
Only as a dual agent
Seller's agent, buyer's agent, or facilitator
Only as an independent contractor with no fiduciary role
Only as a seller's agent — buyer agency is not recognized
Show answer & explanation
Seller's agent, buyer's agent, or facilitator — Massachusetts recognizes three primary relationship types a licensee may enter with a consumer: seller's agent, buyer's agent, or a non-fiduciary facilitator role.
How many questions are on the Massachusetts real estate salesperson exam?
The Massachusetts salesperson exam has 120 questions with a time limit of 240 minutes. You need 70% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Massachusetts broker exam?
The Massachusetts broker exam requires 70% to pass, across 115 questions in 240 minutes.
Who administers the Massachusetts real estate exam?
The exam is administered by PSI. PSI-administered exam, two separately-scored portions. Salesperson: 80 national (150 min) + 40 Massachusetts questions (90 min), 70% required on each. Broker: 75 national items scored to an 80-point scale (150 min) + 40 Massachusetts questions (90 min) = 115 total, 70% required on each. No state recovery fund. Verified 2026-07-27 against test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/4460.
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