Massachusetts real estate license application process

For many of you this may not apply, but if you know someone that has taken the prelicense class for their Salesperson or Broker license within the last 2 years. You may want to share this information with them.

For our students that completed the prelicense class with us in the last two years. If you turned in the application and have passed the exam. Congratulations!!! For those of you that have not yet sent in your application to PSI. Time maybe running out for you. I just found out that PSI is taking longer to process the application.

You have two years from the date that you completed the class to turn in your application and take the exam. You will not be given any extra time, because it is taking PSI longer to process the application. No matter if you sent in the application and are waiting to hear about your approval. If your certificate expires you will need to retake the class to be eligable to take the exam and resubmit your application.

Why is it taking longer for PSI to process the applications? A few of the people that process the applications have left. They are working on hiring new employees, but that’s still going to take time to train them. The Board has told us that applications are taking upto two months to be processed. So, get your application in ASAP.

The best way to turn in your application is by scanning it and emailing it to:

MA.ApplicationProcessor@psionline.com

Massachusetts Real Estate License PSI Bulletin Overview

Hello! Thank you for completing the 40 Prelicense class with us. The video below goes over the PSI Bulletin. This video will go over:

How you qualify for the test.
Contact information for PSI:
- (855) 340-3704, and speak with a live registrar, available
  Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 10:00 pm, and Saturday-Sunday between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm, Eastern Time
- Email address: MA.ApplicationProcessor@psionline.com
How you can schedule your exam:
- Call (855) 340-3704 or https://www.psiexams.com/mare
What you need to do to create an account on PSI’s website
- If you email the application into PSI. Processing takes between 10-12 BUSINESS days from receipt of all “Complete” applications. After 20-25 business days, you may go online or call PSI to schedule the examination.
What you need to bring with you the day of the test:
- Your credit card, debit card or check book to pay for your real estate license
- Two forms of idea that match. The two forms of ID must be either one from the Primary ID List and one from the Secondary ID List or two from the Primary ID List.
  - PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION (with photo) – Choose One
    ▪ Government issued driver’s U.S. Department of State Driver’s License
    ▪ U.S. Learner’s Permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)
    ▪ National/State/Country Identification Card
    ▪ US Government Issued Passport or Passport Card
    ▪ US Government Issued Military Identification Card
    ▪ US Government Issued Military Identification Card for spouses and dependents
    ▪ US Government Issued Alien Registration Card (Green Card, Permanent Resident Visa)
    NOTE: ID must contain candidate’s photo, be valid and unexpired.
    SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION – Choose One
    ▪ Credit/Debit Card (must be signed)
    ▪ Social Security Card
    ▪ Any form of ID on the Primary list
    *NOTE: Student ID and employment ID are NOT acceptable forms of identification.
Security procedures at the 5 PSI locations
1. Auburn
  48 Sword St, Unit 204
  Auburn, MA 01501
2. Boston
  56 Roland St., Suite 305
  Washington Crossing
  Charlestown, MA 02129
3. Fall River
  218 South Main St, Suite 105
  Fall River, MA 02721
  ***PAID PARKING VIA CASH ONLY***
4. Lawrence
  1 Ballard Way, Suite 104
  Lawrence, MA 01843
5. West Springfield
  1111 Elm Street, Suite 32A
  West Springfield, MA 01089
Taking the proctored exam from home online.
- You need to test your system to make sure your internet connection, webcam and microphone/speaker is compatible with PSI proctored exam program. The proctored exam cannot be taken on an iPad, tablet, kindle or phone. You have to take the exam on a PC or Mac. click to test your system
- You have to find time when no one is going to enter the room for 4 hours.
- Your webcam and microphone has to be on at all times during the exam.
- You cannot get up to use the bathroom.
- You cannot have anything on your desk/table.
- You will need to show the proctor your 2 forms of ID
Retaking the exam
- The test that you are taking is 2 parts – General/Federal Exam and Massachusetts Exam.
- You need to score a 70% or better on each part to pass the exam.
- If you do not pass, not a problem. If your certificate has not expired you can schedule another exam. You only have to retake the part of the exam that you did not pass. So, if you passed the Massachusetts portion of the exam you only have to take the General/Federal portion of the exam.
- You can take the exam as many times as you like, as long as your certificate is not expired.
- Exam fee $54
- You can always reschedule the exam and you will not loose your testing fee if you reschedule your exam 48 hours or 2 full days before your test appointment.
Paying for your real estate license when you pass the exam:
- Salesperson fees are between $103 and $150, and broker fees between $142 and $200. You will also be required to pay a $12 PSI licensing fee.
Test Outline

Good luck and please let us know if you need any help with questions.

Video going over PSI Bulletin:

PSI Bulletin

Salesperson PSI Application

Broker PSI Application

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

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.

Salesperson PSI Application

Broker PSI Application

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.

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:

PSI-48 Sword St #204, Auburn, MA 01501 Auburn
48 Sword St, Unit 204
Auburn, MA 01501

PSI-56 Roland St., Suite 305 Washington Crossing Charlestown, MA 02129 Boston
56 Roland St., Suite 305
Washington Crossing
Charlestown, MA 02129

218 South Main St, Suite 105 Fall River, MA 02721 Fall River
218 South Main St, Suite 105
Fall River, MA 02721

Parking Garage ONLY excepts CASH

1 Ballard Way, Suite 104 Lawrence, MA 01843 Lawrence
1 Ballard Way, Suite 104
Lawrence, MA 01843

1111 Elm Street, Suite 32A West Springfield, MA 01089 West Springfield
1111 Elm Street, Suite 32A
West Springfield, MA 01089

Calling to schedule your Massachusetts Real Estate exam with PSI

As of April 1, 2016, PSI Services LLC is the new test vendor for the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (Board). To schedule your exam for PSI Exams you can reach PSI by calling them at (800)733-9267. The call center is open Mon through Fri 7:30 am to 10:00 pm and Sat and Sun 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

You will need to be ready to pay for the exam the day that you make the reservations. The cost for the exam is:

Salesperson: $85
Broker: $106

Remember if you need to reschedule your exam you will need to call them 48 hours or 2 days before your test date. For example if your test date is on Wednesday. You will need to give them a call to reschedule by Sunday.

The day of the test you will need to bring with you:

Two forms of ID:
- Acceptable Forms of ID:
  - PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION (with photo)
    
    Choose One
    
    Government issued driver’s
    
    U.S. Department of State Driver’s License
    
    U.S. Learner’s Permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)
    
    National/State/Country Identification Card
    
    US Government Issued Passport or Passport Card
    
    US Government Issued Military Identification Card
    
    U.S. Government Issued Military Identification Card for spouses and dependents
    
    US Government Issued Alien Registration Card (Green Card, Permanent Resident Visa)
    
    NOTE: ID must contain candidate’s photo, be valid
    
    and unexpired.
- SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION
  
  Choose One
  
  Credit/Debit Card (must be signed)
  
  Social Security Card
  
  Any form of ID on the Primary list
  
  *NOTE: Student ID and employment ID are NOT acceptable forms of identification.
Your Real Estate Licensing Examination Candidate Information Bulletin with the 3 Candidate Endorsements and the CORI form filled out and notarized. Remember they cannot be related to you to, live with you or be another student from class.
Your payment for your real estate license. Remember they do not except cash. You can pay with either a credit card or check.
- Salesperson License: $103 to $150 plus $11 processing fee
- Broker License: $142 to $200 plus $11 processing fee

Goodbye to Pearson Vue

The Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons has said, “So long and thanks for all the fish!” to Pearson Vue yesterday.

That is correct as of April 1st, 2016 PSI Services LLC will be the new testing service for Real Estate Exams here in the state of Massachusetts. As this is breaking news the board is not giving us any details about the transition just yet.

The notice was posted on the Pearson Vue website yesterday.

Pearson Vue Notice

According to the Pearson Vue website:

As of March 15, 2016, Real Estate applicants will be able to schedule examinations with PSI Services LLC, for examinations, on or after April 1, 2016. Additional information can be found at the following web site on or around March 15th: psiexams.com

I am encouraging all of our broker and salesperson students that have already completed their prelicensing course, and not taken the real estate exam yet, to do so ASAP to avoid any delays in getting their license.

As word of the transition spreads I am sure that Pearson Vue will be swamped with students trying to take their test before April 1st so I would call Pearson Vue today and schedule the next available exam you can. Here is the number too make an exam reservation (800)274-0501.

You can be sure that we are going to be ferreting out all the details of this process as they unfold and informing you each step of the way.

Here is how you can help us. We are crafting a email to the Director of the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons about this transition and would love to include your questions and feedback. If you have specific questions about the transition please post them below. As we get the answers to the questions we will detail them here so everyone gets the benefit of the information.