How many members does the Massachusetts Board have?
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Three
Three members would be insufficient to represent the range of stakeholder interests — both industry professionals and the general public — that Massachusetts law requires the board to reflect.
Four
Four members is incorrect and not supported by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 13, Section 54; this number may seem plausible but does not match the statutory composition of the board.
Five
Seven
Seven members is the size associated with some other state regulatory boards or larger commissions, but it overstates the size of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
Why is this correct?
The correct answer is five members, as established under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 13, Section 54, which created the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. The Governor appoints all five members, and the composition is designed to include licensed real estate professionals as well as a public member to represent consumer interests. This specific statutory number is a frequently tested fact on the Massachusetts real estate licensing exam.
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