How to get a real estate license in Cambridge, MA
There is no separate Cambridge real estate license. Agents in Cambridge hold a Massachusetts salesperson license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Division of Occupational Licensure), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Massachusetts guide.
The Massachusetts steps at a glance
- Take 40 hours of education
- Pass the salesperson exam
- Pay the license fee within 30 days
- Affiliate with a broker to work
Full Massachusetts guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Cambridge
The Massachusetts guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Cambridge.
Offices in Cambridge
2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Cambridge: 1 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Revolution 625 Massachusetts Ave, 02139 (617) 982-7175 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 1000 Massachusetts Ave Ste 134, 02138 (617) 864-4430 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Cambridge
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Cambridge?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Division of Occupational Licensure) issues it and it covers all of Massachusetts. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Cambridge?
Any school approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Division of Occupational Licensure) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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