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PSI Remote Testing Massachusetts Real Estate Exam
Exciting news on January 27th, 2021 the Massachusetts real estate license exam for Salesperson and Broker license will be available both at physical locations and remotely (online). The first date the remote exam is available is on January 28th.
The remote exam will be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Your computer system will need to meet all the requirements that are listed bellow.
PSI Remote Testing
You will need to have a webcam and microphone on at all times. The test will be proctored. You will not be able to hear the proctor unless they are directly communicating with you. The proctor will be watching you at all times. Once you start the exam you cannot leave your computer, use a cellphone, talk to anyone or look at any study materials. PSI has a short video explaining the proctor exam click here to view the video.
To schedule the Real Estate Salesperson or Broker Exam either at one of the locations or remote starting on January 27th, 2021:
Website for Massachusetts Real Estate Exam: PSIExams.com/mare.
Customer Service number for Massachusetts Real Estate exam: (855)340-3704
If you are interested in taking the test remotely you have to have a computer either a Windows or Mac OS. You cannot use iPad, iPhone, Kindle, television, console game or tablet.
To check your computer system compatibility check on https://syscheck.bridge.psiexams.com
Requirements:
- Operating system supported: Windows 7 and later
- Browers Settings: Browser must accept third party cookies for the duration of the exam
- Webcam/Microphone: Minimum VGA 640×640 resolution, enable built in microphone or external microphone
- Bandwidth: Minimum 400kb/s download and upload (to check your internet connection speed test)
- Hardware Requirements: 2GB RAM memory: I GB Free Disk Space, minimum 1368×768 screen resolution
Happy New Year! Massachusetts Real Estate Class Savings
Wishing you and yours some well-deserved downtime and a very happy new year to come. Cheers to health, happiness, and prosperity in 2023!
Massachusetts Real Estate License Application for PSI
As of March 2019 the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Board) has made it a requirement that you turn in an application before being able to schedule your exam for Brokers and Salesperson exam. This means anyone that has taken the class after March 2019 and 2 years before (March 2017 to March 2019) must turn in the application to PSI.
PSI will not forward the application to the Board until they receive the entire application. So, that means if you forget to send them one page or do not fill in the application correctly. You then have to be contacted by them either by email or mail and then it takes even longer for your application to be approved. So this does not happen we have created a video to explain exactly how to fill out the application and where to send.
The application can be emailed or mailed in. If you are going to email the application make sure to scan the application as a PDF document.
Email address:
MA.ApplicationProcessor@psionline.com
Mailing address:
PSI Examination Services
ATTN: Examination Registration MA RE
3210 E Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Good luck and please let us know if you need any help with questions.
Video going over how to fill out the application:
If you took the Broker or Salesperson class before March 2018. If your Candidates Eligible via Education Certificate has not yet expired. Remember you only have 2 years from the date you complete the class to take the exam. You can use the Certificate, Candidate Endorsement and the CORI (if notarized already) pages from the PSI Bulletin that you received when you finished class. Just make sure to remove them from the PSI Bulletin carefully.
Where do I send my application to take the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson or Broker license exam?
As of March 2019 the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons has made it a requirement that anyone that completes the 40 hour prelicense Salesperson or Broker class has to send in an application. The application has to be approved before you are allowed to schedule your exam with PSI.
You can mail in the application:
PSI Examination Services
ATTN: Examination Registration MA RE
3210 E Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Or scan it and email it to:
MA.ApplicationProcessor@psionline.com
Is PSI still open? Are the testing centers still open?
We hope that you are doing well. In the last few days many students have been contacting us with questions about PSI and the test. On March 17th, we emailed you to let you know that PSI was still open. That quickly changed on March 19th. The CEO of PSI decided to close PSI to protect the safety of employees and students. As of March 19th, 2020 PSI and the testing centers are closed until April 13th, 2020.
PSI Closed – Letter from CEO of PSI
We understand that if you have gone onto PSI website and check the location closings that not all the testing centers are listed. We have spoke with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. All testing centers are closed until April 13th, 2020.
Division of Professional Licensure Notice – Testing Centers Will Re-Open on April 13th, 2020
If you have a test scheduled between March 20th and April 13th you should have received an email from PSI letting you know that your test has been cancelled. To reschedule your exam you will need to login to your account on PSIEXAMS.COM.
We will be check periodically to see if there are any changed to the dates. We hope you all stay safe.
Massachusetts Hands-Free Driving Law
So many of us spend so much time in our car, that we can actually say it’s really our office or an extension of our home. Driiving around we have seen people eating, drinking coffee, reading the news paper, shaving, putting on make up and even getting dress.
As of February 23, 2020 it is illegal to drive with our cellphones in our hands. All cellphones must be placed in hands-free mode and mounted to the windshield, dashboard, or center console in a manner that does effect your ability to operate the car.
All drivers 18 years or older you are still allowed to use your phone in hands-free mode and only if it properly mounted in your car.
All drivers under the 18 years are restricted from using the phone while driving. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to use their phone. The only exception to this rule is if they need to call 911 for help or to report an emergency.
Massachusetts Hands-free Handouts: (Click to print or download)
How to check a Professional License in Massachusetts
Has your license expired or do you need to check to make sure the contractor, chiropractor, hair dresser, massage therapist or any other licensed professional has a current license. You can check the license for any licensed professional in Massachusetts on the Division of Professional Licensure website.
So, let’s say your real estate license expired and you just do not remember the number or when it expired. The only information that you need for the search is the name of the Board of Registration your license belongs to, the type of license you had and your full name.
Steps to check a Real Estate license:
1. Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
2. Either a Salesperson or Broker license
3. Either your license number or Full Name
Where are the PSI testing center to take my Real Estate license exam in Massachusetts?
Once you have completed the 40 hours prelicense Salesperson or Broker class. You will be given a Candidate Bulletin from PSI. You will need to complete and mail in your application and paperwork to be able to schedule your exam with PSI.
If you have not yet done this please read Scheduling the Massachusetts real estate exam with PSI. PSI will contact you to let you know that you are able to schedule your appointment. There are 5 locations to take the test. The test is available Monday through Saturday. The testing times are 8am, 12pm or 4pm.
The testing locations are:
Auburn
48 Sword St, Unit 204
Auburn, MA 01501
Boston
56 Roland St., Suite 305
Washington Crossing
Charlestown, MA 02129
Fall River
218 South Main St, Suite 105
Fall River, MA 02721
Parking Garage ONLY excepts CASH
Lawrence
1 Ballard Way, Suite 104
Lawrence, MA 01843
West Springfield
1111 Elm Street, Suite 32A
West Springfield, MA 01089
Scheduling the Massachusetts real estate exam with PSI
As of March 4th, 2019 PSI and the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons have changed the way you register for the test. The Board was having issues with people not being honest or making mistakes about their criminal history. After you passed your exam and paid for your license the Board would then run a CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION (CORI) check. We have been told that they have had to pull to many licenses because the CORI check came back positive for criminal activity.
In order to prevent this mistakes from happening. The Board now requires that everyone fill out an application and mail in all supporting documents with the payment for the test to PSI.
For all of our students that took the class with us in the last two years. If your PSI booklet has not yet expired. You still qualify to take the test. You just need to download the correct application either the Salesperson or Broker Application depending on which exam you are trying to take.
If you have already filled out and completed the 3 good moral character references, the CORI form, Broker work experience certificate or the Bond for Broker Students. Do not worry. You can send those forms in with your application. Remove them from your old PSI Candidate Bulletin neatly.
Application Checklist:
- Application is legible, complete, and signed
- Current Picture is attached
- Correct Fee is attached (Money Order or Cashier’s Check) or Credit Card information included (no cash)
- Appropriate Education is documented and signed
- Endorsements (3 Character References)
- CORI acknowledgment form is completed and attached
- Application is legible, complete, and signed
- Current MA license number and issue date is indicated (Brokers Only)
- Current Picture is attached
- Correct Fee is attached (Money Order or Cashier’s Check) or Credit Card information
- Appropriate Education is documented and signed
- Appropriate work experience is documented and signed (Brokers Only)
- Endorsements
- $5000 Surety Bond (Brokers only)
- CORI acknowledgment form is completed and attached
Complete and forward the application to:
PSI Examination Services
ATTN: Examination Registration MA RE
3210 E Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Email: Sandra Nadal snadal@psionline.com
Fax no. is 702-932-2666