When is a real estate license required in Massachusetts?

A real estate license enables you to complete brokerage activities within the state of Massachusetts and be compensated for your work. This includes the purchase, sale, lease, or property management of commercial and residential real estate.

You will need to have a real estate license in Massachusetts anytime you wish to engage in real estate related brokerage activities while representing others and be compensated for your work.

You need to record your affiliation with the Board of Licensing. The broker of record will complete a form called the affiliation notice located under the applications and forms link on the board's website. It can either be mailed or faxed to the Real Estate Board.