CertQuestUSA
Transportation70+AK/AL/AR +moreConstruction & Safety39+CAEnvironmental99+AL/AR/AZ +moreHealthcare & Clinical196+AL/AR/AZ +moreProfessional Licensing307+AL/AR/AZ +moreEducation & Teacher Certification24+CAAviation & FAA Certification9Finance & Securities Licensing23IT & Cloud Certification6Project Management1Military Entrance Testing1View all sectors ›

Free Massachusetts Real Estate Practice Test Online

Official exam: Real Estate Salesperson License (MA)

Take a free Massachusetts Real Estate practice test online: a full 30-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 30-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 1, 2026Bank updated: September 1, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
TL;DR

Real Estate Salesperson License (MA): a 30-question practice bank for the real Professional Licensing (Real Estate & Insurance) standard, 3 full papers of 30 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily M.G.L. c. (100%) of this exam's citations.

Take a full practice test free. 30 real questions built to the exam's domain weights, every answer explained, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain score at the end.
Start diagnostic
Want the whole bank for Real Estate Salesperson License (MA)? One payment of $14.99 gives you 30 days of full access to this exam. It does not renew. No account needed to buy, and there is a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Not ready yet? Take the free practice test first.
Ways to pay for the full bank
30-day pass
$14.99
about $15 a month
This exam only. Pays once, does not renew.
Monthly
$19.99
$19.99 a month
Every exam. Cancel any time.
Yearly
$143.93
about $11.99 a month
Every exam. Billed once a year.
Lifetime
$39.99
pay once
This exam only, no time limit.

See all plans and bundles

3
full papers, no repeats
30
questions per paper
30
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
How many hours of approved real estate education must an applicant for a real estate salesman license in Massachusetts complete before taking the licensing exam?
A. 20 hours of classroom instruction
B. 60 hours of classroom instruction
C. 80 hours of classroom instruction
D. 40 hours of classroom instruction
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. 40 hours of classroom instruction

CORRECT: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87SS requires courses totaling 40 classroom hours of instruction.

  • A: 20 hours is insufficient; Massachusetts requires 40 hours minimum.
  • B: 60 hours exceeds the statutory minimum requirement of 40 hours.
  • C: 80 hours far exceeds the statutory minimum requirement of 40 hours.
Source: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87SS
Of the 40 hours of real estate education required for licensure as a salesman in Massachusetts, how many hours must include fair housing law or diversity and inclusion in real estate?
A. At least 2 hours
B. At least 6 hours
C. At least 8 hours
D. At least 4 hours
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. At least 4 hours

CORRECT: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87SS requires at least 4 hours on fair housing law or diversity and inclusion.

  • A: 2 hours is below the statutory minimum.
  • B: 6 hours exceeds the statutory minimum of at least 4 hours.
  • C: 8 hours exceeds the statutory minimum of at least 4 hours.
Source: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87SS
Under Massachusetts law, which of the following professionals is exempt from the examination requirement for a real estate salesman license?
A. An attorney licensed to practice law in Massachusetts
B. A certified public accountant in good standing in Massachusetts
C. An insurance broker licensed in Massachusetts
D. A mortgage broker licensed in Massachusetts
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. An attorney licensed to practice law in Massachusetts

CORRECT: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87SS exempts attorneys licensed in Massachusetts from both the exam requirement and residency requirements.

  • B: CPAs are not exempt from the real estate licensing examination.
  • C: Insurance brokers are not exempt from the real estate licensing examination.
  • D: Mortgage brokers are not exempt from the real estate licensing examination.
Source: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87SS
What is a key requirement an applicant for a real estate salesman license in Massachusetts must demonstrate to the Board of Registration?
A. Evidence of professional liability insurance coverage
B. Evidence of good moral character
C. Evidence of credit approval from a lender
D. Evidence of completion of a broker training program
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Evidence of good moral character

CORRECT: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87TT requires applicants to furnish evidence of good moral character.

  • A: Professional liability insurance is not a statutory requirement for licensure.
  • C: Credit approval is not a statutory requirement for real estate licensing.
  • D: A broker training program is not a statutory requirement for salesman licensure.
Source: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87TT
Under M.G.L. c. 112, § 87TT, what must an alien applicant for a real estate license present to the board regarding U.S. citizenship status?
A. A valid work visa issued within the past two years
B. An employment authorization document (EAD) valid for at least one year
C. A declaration of intention to become a U.S. citizen or naturalization papers
D. A state identification card showing legal residence status
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. A declaration of intention to become a U.S. citizen or naturalization papers

CORRECT: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87TT requires either a certified copy of a declaration of intention to become a U.S. citizen or documentation from Immigration and Naturalization Services.

  • A: A work visa alone does not satisfy the citizenship requirement.
  • B: An EAD is not the document required under this statute.
  • D: A state identification card does not satisfy the citizenship requirement.
Source: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87TT
Same exam, other states
ALARAZCACOCTDCFLGAHIIAIDILINKSKYLAMDMEMIMNMOMSNCNENHNJNMNVNYOHOKORPASCTNTXUTVAWAWIWV

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Massachusetts Real Estate practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Massachusetts Real Estate practice test online is a full 30-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 30-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Real Estate Salesperson License (MA) practice test?
30 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 30 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the Real Estate Salesperson License (MA) test cover?
23 domains, with the heaviest weight on Disciplinary Grounds (23%), Licensing Requirements (7%), and Agency Disclosure (3%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's Real Estate Salesperson License (MA) questions come from?
Primarily M.G.L. c. (100%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free Real Estate Salesperson License (MA) practice test?
Yes -- one full 30-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
Composing your paper...