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Massachusetts continuing education requirements include:

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A

6 hours annually

Six hours annually would total 12 hours over two years in terms of quantity, but Massachusetts does not structure its CE requirement on an annual basis β€” the requirement is measured over the full two-year renewal period, not year by year, making this description of the requirement technically incorrect.

B

12 hours every 2 years

Correct Answer
C

24 hours every 3 years

Twenty-four hours every three years is not the Massachusetts standard; this figure may reflect requirements in other states such as California or Texas, and selecting it reflects a common confusion between state-specific CE requirements that test-takers encounter when studying multiple jurisdictions.

D

No continuing education required

Massachusetts absolutely requires continuing education for license renewal; stating that no CE is required is entirely false and would leave consumers unprotected by licensees who never update their professional knowledge after initial licensure.

Why is this correct?

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, Section 87XX and the regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons require 12 hours of approved continuing education during each two-year license renewal cycle. This 12-hour requirement applies to both salespersons and brokers, though brokers may have specific topic requirements. The CE must be completed through Board-approved providers and covers topics including agency law, fair housing, and other legally mandated subjects.

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