Massachusetts Real Estate Broker pass rate & how retakes work
PrepPass has not verified whether Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons publishes a pass rate for the Massachusetts Real Estate Broker exam, so we are not going to give you a percentage. Some exam authorities publish pass rates in annual or sunset-review reports rather than on their exam pages, and others genuinely publish none — until we have read the authority's own documents for this exam, we would only be guessing which it is. What we can tell you is that any exact "Massachusetts Real Estate Broker pass rate" figure you find on a prep site that does not cite an authority document is an unofficial estimate. Ask what it cites. The passing standard is a different thing from a pass rate, and for this exam it is published: 70%. Confirm it on Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons before you rely on it.
The best way to pass on the first try
Retakes cost time and, often, another exam fee — so the goal is to pass the first time. The most reliable way is to practice real questions until you consistently clear the standard you need. PrepPass has 456+ free Massachusetts Real Estate Broker practice questions with answer explanations and a full timed mock exam — no signup required.
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Is there a published Massachusetts Real Estate Broker pass rate?
We don't know, and we would rather say so than guess. PrepPass has not yet read Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons's own publications for this exam, so we cannot tell you either that a pass rate exists or that one does not. Both claims are claims about the authority, and both need a source.
This matters more than it sounds. Pass rates often sit somewhere other than the exam page — in an annual report, a legislative sunset review, or a statistics dashboard. California's contractor board, for one, publishes its Law & Business pass rate in a report to the Legislature and nowhere else, which is why almost no prep site has it. So the absence of a figure on the registration page is not evidence that none is published.
Until we have checked, treat any exact "Massachusetts Real Estate Brokerpass rate" percentage you find online as an unofficial estimate unless it links to an authority document you can open yourself.
Start here — the exam authority itself: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons →
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker facts
How many times can you retake the Massachusetts Real Estate Broker exam?
There is generally no fixed lifetime cap. Here is how retakes work:
- If you don't pass, you can retake the exam. Each attempt generally requires registering (and paying any exam fee) again.
- The exam authority sets the retake policy, including any required waiting period between attempts. Confirm the exact wait on the official site before you rebook.
- You can prepare between attempts with unlimited free practice — PrepPass has 456+ free Massachusetts Real Estate Broker practice questions with explanations.
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What is the Massachusetts Real Estate Broker pass rate?+
PrepPass has not verified whether Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons publishes one, so we do not state a figure. Any exact percentage you see on a prep site that does not cite an authority document is an unofficial estimate rather than a number from the exam authority.
What score do you need to pass the Massachusetts Real Estate Broker exam?+
The published passing standard is 70%. That is the authority's figure, not ours, and it is a passing SCORE — the bar you personally have to clear — not a pass RATE. Confirm it on Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons before you rely on it.
What happens if you fail the Massachusetts Real Estate Broker exam?+
You can retake it. The authority may require a waiting period between attempts, so check the official page for the current rule. Working through practice questions until you consistently clear the standard you need is the most reliable way to do better next time.
Who regulates real estate brokers in Massachusetts?+
The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, within the Division of Occupational Licensure, licenses brokers. The Board contracts with PSI to deliver the licensing exams.
What experience do I need before the Massachusetts broker exam?+
Broker applicants generally must have worked as an affiliated salesperson under an active Massachusetts broker for at least three years (a minimum of about 25 hours per week) and complete an additional 40 hours of broker education. Confirm the current requirement with the Board.
How is the Massachusetts broker exam structured?+
The Massachusetts broker exam has about 120 questions split into a general portion and a state portion, delivered by PSI, and a score of at least 70% is required to pass.
Scoring and retake rules — confirm on the official authority:
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons →https://www.mass.gov/how-to/prepare-for-and-schedule-your-real-estate-license-exam →https://www.psiexams.com/test-takers/massachusetts-real-estate/ →Last updated: September 2026