Continuing Education
The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires all licensed real estate agents in the Commonwealth to complete 12 hours of continuing education before renewing their license as “active,” which is necessary to continue working. If the 12-hour requirement is not met by the renewal deadline, the Board must, by law, renew the license as “inactive.” The Northeast Association of Realtors® (NEAR) and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® both offer free continuing education courses to help members stay compliant.
Live Courses
NEAR offers CE courses each month that qualify for either MA-only or dual credit for MA and NH. These courses are free for members!
NEAR On Demand
NEAR: As a NEAR member, you now have exclusive access to on-demand educational resources to help you stay ahead of the curve and fulfill your Massachusetts continuing education requirements at your convenience. Our platform currently offers 4 CE courses. We will be growing our library and are working to include NH credits.
Access NEAR Online Learning Center
MAR/CE Shop
MAR: Visit the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Online Learning Center, where members may access free online courses good for MA-only credit (you will need to log in using your marealtor.com credentials). | Access MAR Online Courses
The CE Shop: Via our partnership with The CE Shop, you can access low-cost courses online for MA credit, some of which may also offer NH or other state credit. | Access CE Shop Courses