Vermont Real Estate License Requirements

Get your Vermont real estate license with our comprehensive preparation guide. Understand licensing requirements, exam details, fees, and necessary documentation for both salespersons and brokers.

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What you need to get your real estate license in Vermont

Salesperson:

Be at least 18 years old.
Proof of completion of 40 hrs Pre-License Education (If you hold an active license in a state which is equivalent to Vermont you do not need to take the pre-licensing course. Indiana and Rhode Island are not equivalent to Vermont).
Verification of employment/supervision form.
Affiliate with a Vermont-licensed principal broker/office.
Complete and pass the real estate examination. The National Portion is administered by PSI and the state portion by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.
Must complete 8 hours of approved post-licensure education within 90 days of being licensed.
Examination Fees: $110.

Broker:

Be at least 18 years old.
If you are licensed, in good standing and have been in continuous practice for three or more years in another U.S. jurisdiction you are eligible for a licensure via “fast track” licensing.
Two Years of experience as a salesperson.
Proof of completion of 40 hrs Pre-License Education.
Verification of employment/supervision form.
Eight closed and unrelated transactions.
Complete and pass the real estate examination. The National Portion is administered by PSI and the state portion by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Affiliate with a Vermont-licensed office.
Examination Fees: $110.

What is the passing score for the Vermont real estate license exam?

For salespersons:

The national portion of the exam consists of 100 national questions, and you need to score 70 points to pass that portion of the exam.

The state portion of the salesperson exam is administered by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) as part of the initial application process. The state portion is an untimed, open book, paper-based exam with 50 questions (Each question is worth two points). Once you have completed the exam and answer sheet upload only the answer sheet to your online application. You must have a passing score of 75 to pass.

For brokers:

The national exam includes 90 questions, and you need to score 75 points to pass that portion of the exam. For the National Broker examination, scenario-based test questions are included to contain more than four options and ONLY ONE BEST option shall be selected to answer the question. Some options are appropriate but not the BEST ANSWER.

The state portion of the broker exam is administered by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) as part of the initial application process. The state portion is an untimed, open book, paper-based exam with 50 questions (Each question is worth two points). Once you have completed the exam and answer sheet upload only the answer sheet to your online application. You must have a passing score of 75 to pass.

You will receive your score immediately after you complete your exam.

What is the time limit for the Vermont real estate exam?

The salesperson and broker exams each have a limit of 150 minutes for the national portion.

What to bring for the state of Vermont real estate license exam?

One form of identification, it must be government-issued and current and include your name, signature, and photograph. The identification must match the name you scheduled with. Bring one of the following: