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.

Melt Away Your Clients Fears

 

Real Estate agents are so dedicated to their clients.  No matter what the weather predication is.   We’re out there going from one appointment to the next.  I remember at one of my showing a few years ago, when we had 15 feet of snow everywhere.  My clients and I had to almost swim through the snow to reach the front door.  The property was bank owned and no one had come by to shovel the walk way.  Lucky enough it was the last home on our tour.  It all worked out because they fell in love with the inside.  It’s always a great feeling when you see your clients become really excited about a property.  They wanted to talk a little bit more about the property and write up an offer.  The inside of the house was as cold as an ice-box, so I decided to take them to a local coffee shop to warm up and relax before writing up the offer.  I always remember how relaxed my clients became while sitting in the corner couch of the cafe.  Not only did the cup of hot chocolate and latte help regain the feeling in our hands and feet.  The warmth also helped melt away all their concerns and fears about putting the offer. With the cold weather on our heals I thought I would share a few spots that you might like to take your clients.

 

Boston:

South Shore:

Worcester:

Pioneer Valley: