How to Pass the Massachusetts Real Estate Exam in 2026

The Massachusetts real estate salesperson exam is administered by PSI and regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (BRREBS). The current exam has 120 scored questions and four hours divided between general and state portions.

Step 1: Complete the 40-Hour Pre-License Requirement

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of BRREBS-approved pre-license education. Complete the current education and eligibility requirements before scheduling through PSI.

Step 2: Know the Exam Format

The current PSI materials distinguish the $85 salesperson candidate exam fee from a separate $54 missed-exam rescheduling amount. Do not treat the $54 amount as the normal exam fee.

Step 3: Study the Official Content Areas

Use the current PSI bulletin and Massachusetts outline for property ownership and land use, transfer of title, valuation and appraisal, financing and settlement, agency and fiduciary duties, contracts, fair housing, real estate math, Massachusetts license law, agency disclosure, Title V, lead-paint requirements, wetlands, and other state topics listed in the current materials.

Step 4: Build a Focused Study Plan

Divide study time between the general and Massachusetts outlines. Use practice questions to find weak areas, review missed answers, and verify Massachusetts-law details against current Mass.gov and PSI materials. Keep personal score targets and pacing goals separate from official exam requirements.

Step 5: Prepare for Exam Day and Licensing

Use the current PSI Massachusetts real estate registration flow to choose an approved test-center or remote online-proctoring appointment. Do not rely on a static city list.

Follow current Mass.gov and PSI instructions for identification, arrival, materials, calculator, and score reporting. After passing, follow the current BRREBS/Mass.gov licensing process and any current broker or affiliation requirements.