How often is continuing education required for Massachusetts licensees?
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Every year
Massachusetts does not require continuing education every single year; the requirement is on a two-year cycle tied to the biennial license renewal, making annual CE an incorrect and more burdensome standard than what the law actually requires.
Every two years
Every three years
A three-year continuing education cycle is not used in Massachusetts; such an extended period would allow too much time for a licensee's knowledge to become outdated, which is inconsistent with Massachusetts's consumer protection philosophy.
Every four years
A four-year CE cycle would be far too infrequent given the pace of change in real estate law and practice, and Massachusetts law does not permit such an extended gap between required educational updates for licensees.
Why is this correct?
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112 and the regulations at 254 CMR 2.00 require real estate licensees to complete 12 hours of approved continuing education every two years as a condition of license renewal. The two-year cycle is specifically tied to the biennial license renewal process, making compliance straightforward to track and enforce. This 12-hour biennial requirement is a firm, well-established standard that has been in place for years and is consistently tested on the Massachusetts real estate exam.
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