Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam — All Questions
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Massachusetts License Law
Massachusetts real estate salespersons and brokers are licensed by the:
- a.Massachusetts Department of Revenue
- b.Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons✓
- c.Federal Real Estate Bureau
- d.Massachusetts MLS Association
Licensing is handled by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, which operates under the state's occupational licensure division. It sets requirements, issues licenses, and disciplines licensees for violations.
Massachusetts License Law
In Massachusetts, which activity is a real estate salesperson generally NOT permitted to do?
- a.Show listed properties to buyers
- b.Hold an open house under the broker's supervision
- c.Present offers to a seller through the broker
- d.Independently hold client escrow funds in the salesperson's own account✓
A Massachusetts salesperson must work under the supervision of a licensed broker and may not independently hold client escrow funds; the broker is responsible for maintaining the escrow account. Salespersons may show property, host open houses, and handle offers under the broker's supervision.