How to get a real estate license in Charlestown, MA
There is no separate Charlestown real estate license. Agents in Charlestown 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 Charlestown
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 Charlestown.
Offices in Charlestown
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Charlestown: 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Elite Realty, Inc. 253 Main Street, 02129 (617) 241-5566 · 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 Charlestown
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Charlestown?
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 Charlestown?
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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