Best Massachusetts Real Estate Continuing Education Courses Compared
Compare renewal CE course options before you buy.
Compare Massachusetts real estate continuing education providers for the 12-hour renewal, Board-set curriculum, online packages, price, and discount paths.
| # | School & fit | Format · Access | List price▾ | Code / workflow | After workflow▾ | Go to school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Real Estate AcademyBest Value | Self-paced online (HD video) and live Massachusetts CE One year to complete access 1 package | $30.00 Starting at | No discount code available | $30.00 no discount | Go to American Real Estate Academy |
| 2 | MaOnlineCE | Self-paced online Massachusetts CE Varies by package access 1 package | $47.87 Starting at | No discount code available | $47.87 no discount | Go to MaOnlineCE |
| 3 | New England Real Estate Academy | Self-paced online Massachusetts CE bundles Varies by bundle access 1 package | $49.00 Starting at | No discount code available | $49.00 no discount | Go to New England Real Estate Academy |
| 4 | The CE ShopBest Discount | Self-paced online CE Varies by package access 1 package | $149.00 List price | RELISH | $89.40 save $59.60−40% | Go to The CE Shop |
| 5 | Keep Me Certified | Self-paced online video Massachusetts CE Varies by course access 1 package | $90.00 Starting at | No discount code available | $90.00 no discount | Go to Keep Me Certified |
| 6 | McKissock Learning | Self-paced online CE Varies by package access 1 package | $119.00 Starting at | No discount code available | $119.00 no discount | Go to McKissock Learning |
| 7 | Colibri Real Estate | Self-paced online CE Varies by state access 1 package | $129.00 Starting at | No discount code available | $129.00 no discount | Go to Colibri Real Estate |
Massachusetts real estate CE comparison notes
Massachusetts licensees complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years, following the Board-set curriculum topics. Per the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, courses must be Board-approved; compare packages on curriculum coverage, format, and price.
Massachusetts provider coverage notes
Massachusetts approves fewer national online CE brands than most states — of the big catalogs, The CE Shop, Colibri, and McKissock are the ones that maintain a Board-approved Massachusetts 12-hour package (Kaplan, AYPO, 360training, AceableAgent, OnlineEd, and VanEd do not sell Massachusetts CE). What Massachusetts does have is a strong bench of state-local schools, so the useful comparison pairs those nationals against Massachusetts-focused providers like Keep Me Certified, New England Real Estate Academy, MaOnlineCE, and American Real Estate Academy.
The local schools are usually the lowest-cost complete-12-hour options (American Real Estate Academy is about $30, MaOnlineCE about $48, New England Real Estate Academy $49), while the national brands add recognizable platforms and larger elective libraries at a higher price. Every listed provider is a Board-approved way to complete the full 12 hours; sort on price and course experience.
What Massachusetts agents say about renewal CE
Massachusetts has fewer online national providers than most states, so agents lean on a mix of the Board-approved national catalogs and a handful of well-known local schools. The local online schools tend to win on price, and several are Massachusetts specialists that update quickly when the Board rotates its curriculum topics.
The recurring advice is to confirm the package is Board-approved and covers the current 12-credit curriculum, then pick on price and how you like to study — self-paced video (most local schools) versus a national learning platform. As always, if your renewal date is close, choose a provider that reports completion promptly.
Real estate CE is a renewal requirement
Real estate continuing education is for active licensees who need renewal coursework. Provider approval, required topics, completion records, and reporting rules are state-specific, so the state page should be the primary place to compare CE options.
Use the provider table to compare package fit, current discount path, delivery format, and checkout price. Use the state requirement sections below to make sure the course category matches your renewal cycle before you buy.
Massachusetts CE renewal planning
Massachusetts real estate CE shoppers should start by matching the course category to the renewal cycle. Look for the exact hour total, mandatory topic mix, completion certificate rules, and whether the provider reports completion directly or gives you a certificate to keep with your renewal records.
Price matters, but renewal fit matters more. A lower-price Massachusetts CE package can still be the wrong purchase if it is missing mandatory topics, has a completion deadline you cannot meet, or does not match the license type you are renewing.
How to compare Massachusetts real estate CE providers
- Check whether the provider sells a complete Massachusetts real estate CE package or only individual elective courses.
- Compare final checkout price after codes, partner pricing, or course-category sales are applied.
- Look at access length, mobile study options, support, certificate delivery, and refund rules before buying.
- Keep CE separate from post-licensing, SAE, broker education, and pre-licensing requirements unless the provider page clearly labels the package for your exact need.