Massachusetts Real Estate Broker exam topics — the 20 content areas by weight
The Massachusetts Real Estate Broker exam is built from 20 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Property Ownership
10%Land Use Controls and Regulations
5%Valuation and Market Analysis
8%Financing
9%Contracts
19%General Principles of Agency
13%Property Disclosures
7%Property Management
5%Transfer of Title
6%Practice of Real Estate
12%Real Estate Calculations
6%Duties and Powers of the Board of Registration
5%Massachusetts Licensing Requirements
10%Requirements Governing Licensees
35%Massachusetts Contracts
5%Consumer Protection Laws
10%Environmental Issues and Hazardous Materials
10%Massachusetts Fair Housing Law
10%Massachusetts Landlord Tenant Law
10%Additional Massachusetts Topics
5%Ready to test yourself?
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Content-area weights are PrepPass’s own organization of the material. Where Massachusetts Real Estate Broker publishes an official outline, check it directly. Confirm current details with Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.