A CRM that already works in Massachusetts.
What Statehouse sets up for Massachusetts
MA- Stage after acceptanceAttorney review, 3 business days
- Deadlines tracked9 on every contract
- Earnest money due3 business days
- Seller disclosureNone mandated, but agents must disclose known material defects
- Closing run byClosing attorney
- Typical days to close45 days
- Dual agencyPermitted
- How days are countedBusiness days skip weekends and federal holidays
Customary practice, not legal advice. Your broker's forms and timelines always come first.
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Pick Massachusetts when you sign up and Statehouse sets your deal board, deadlines and disclosures to how Massachusetts deals customarily run. Change anything your contract says differently.
Every deadline on a Massachusetts contract
- Attorney review ends3 business days after signing
- Earnest money due3 business days after signing
- Inspection period endsDay 10
- Title objection deadlineDay 20
- Appraisal contingencyDay 21
- Financing contingencyDay 21
- Closing Disclosure to buyer3 business days before closing
- Final walk-through1 day before closing
- ClosingDay 45
Day counts start the day the contract is signed. A calendar-day deadline that lands on a weekend or federal holiday moves to the next business day. The Closing Disclosure rule is federal and counts back from closing in every state. Change any number to match your contract.
Disclosures in Massachusetts
- Seller disclosure: None mandated, but agents must disclose known material defects
- Agency disclosure
- Lead-based paint disclosure (homes built before 1978)
- Lead paint property transfer notification (mandatory)
- Title 5 septic inspection
- Smoke and CO detector certificate
Dual agency is permitted with the informed written consent of both parties.
The signed Offer is followed by an attorney-negotiated Purchase and Sale Agreement, typically within 10-14 days.
Massachusetts runs a two-contract process: the Offer to Purchase, then the P&S.
Real estate licensees in Massachusetts are licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. Statehouse is not affiliated with it.
State guidance is provided as a starting point based on customary practice. It is not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your broker or attorney, and edit anything that differs in your market.