Key Takeaways
- Vermont salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old
- Pre-license education requirement is 40 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 136 questions total: 100 national and 36 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 75% on each portion of the exam
- National exam is administered by PSI; state exam is taken through VREC's online portal
Vermont License Requirements
Vermont has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Salesperson License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted resident
- Pass a background check (prior record evaluated case-by-case)
- Show proof of good moral character
Note: Vermont's minimum age of 18 is consistent with most states.
2. Education Requirements
Complete 40 hours of pre-license education from a VREC-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Vermont Pre-License Course | 40 hours total |
| Topics include: Agency, federal regulations, state regulations, contracts, financing, property valuation |
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 136 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 100 questions (2.5 hours) |
| State Portion | 36 questions (90 minutes) |
| Time Limit | 4 hours total |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
| National Exam Provider | PSI (Pearson VUE) |
| State Exam Provider | VREC Online Portal |
| Exam Fee | $110 (non-refundable) |
Exam Administration
The Vermont exam process is two-fold:
- National Portion - Taken through PSI testing centers
- State Portion - Taken online through VREC portal (only after passing national)
Important: You cannot take the state exam until you pass the national exam.
4. Post-License Education
New salespersons must complete 8 hours of post-license education within 90 days of initial licensure.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8 hours |
| Deadline | Within 90 days of license issuance |
| Topics | Specified by VREC |
Broker License Requirements
To become a Vermont real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of experience as a licensed salesperson with at least eight separate and unrelated closed transactions among buyers and sellers bearing no familial or contemporaneous business relation to the applicant.
Documentation Required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Verification of Salesperson Experience Form | Documents transaction history |
| Verification of Employment and Supervision Form | Verifies employment over required period |
Education Requirements
Complete 40 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 40 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 40 hours |
| Total | 80 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | Approximately 140 |
| National Portion | 90 questions |
| State Portion | 50 questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam fee | $110 |
| Application fee | Varies (check current schedule) |
| License fee | Biennial (2-year) fee |
Application Process
- Complete education at VREC-approved school
- Create PSI account and schedule national exam
- Pass national exam at PSI testing center
- Take state exam through VREC online portal
- Submit application through OPR
- Complete background check
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Activate license through sponsoring broker
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