Massachusetts Interstate Real Estate Guide
Out of State Licensee (OSL) Participation in deals:
Physical Location State

Massachusetts Out of State Broker Cooperation

- Massachusetts would not prevent a Massachusetts licensee from paying part of a commission to out-of-state licensee, so long as out-of-state licensee performed no licensed services within the state.
- A lawsuit can be brought in Massachusetts for a lawfully earned commission.
Massachusetts ​Real Estate License Types
Massachusetts ​Real Estate Exam Providers
Massachusetts Real Estate Waivers
Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate Broker
​Real Estate Corporation
PSI Exams
Real Estate Education Waiver
​(for specific States) 
NH, ME and other States.
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Massachusetts Real Estate Reciprocity

Connecticut, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Mississippi, Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, 

Oklahoma, New York: (Must have 2yr Experience, Broker License Required): 
No Exam Necessary.

New Hampshire: Must have Educational Waiver to take Only Massachusetts State Portion of Exam.

Maine: (3yr Experience, Broker License Required).  
​Must have Educational Waiver to take Only Massachusetts State Portion of Exam.

All other States: Requirement to take Entire Real Estate Exam.
Confirmed by Massachusetts Real Estate Board

Specific to Massachusetts Real Estate 

Massachusetts Reverse Reciprocity

​These states specifically mention Massachusetts in their Reciprocity: 
Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

These States recognize any other State licenses but may have additional requirements: 
​Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington

Massachusetts Real Estate Customs

​Attorneys handle closings.
​Conveyance is by warranty deed in the western part of the state and by quitclaim deed in the eastern part. Mortgages with private power of sale are the customary security instruments. 
People in Massachusetts use ALTA owner’s and lender’s title insurance policies and endorsements.
Buyers pay closing costs and title insurance fees, except in Worcester, where sellers pay. Sellers pay the documentary taxes.
Property taxes are payable in two installments.