Pass Your Vermont Real Estate Exam the First Time
Vermont requires 40 hours of pre-licensing education - one of the lowest! The exam tests Vermont's unique property transfer tax and current use program (land conservation). Vacation property transactions involve understanding short-term rental regulations.
Questions
110
80 NAT / 30 STATE
To Pass
70%
77 / 110 TO PASS
Time Limit
2.5 Hrs
150 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
PSI
VREC
Pass your Vermont Salesperson or Broker License
Vermont’s Act 250 requires environmental review permits for any development over 10 acres, evaluated against 10 criteria that no national prep course covers.
Vermont built one of the most comprehensive land use review systems in the country in 1970, and the VREC tests it. National platforms were not built around Vermont’s specific environmental review process, and AI language models trained on national content cannot generate accurate questions for a regulatory framework that exists only in this state. Candidates who prepare with generic tools arrive unprepared for Vermont’s state specific content.
The License Professor is written by licensed Vermont professionals who built questions around PSI state portion priorities. Every question on Act 250 permit requirements, Vermont tax calculations, and state specific disclosure rules is grounded in Vermont law.
Vermont Sample Exams
Experience the real study interface — no account required.
Salesperson
Individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property
Broker
Experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Three Topics that Trip Up Vermont Students Most
Act 250 (Land Use)
Vermont’s 1970 environmental review law requires permits for any development over 10 acres or 10+ housing units, evaluated against 10 environmental criteria — the most distinctive land use regulation in the country.
Property Transfer Tax
Vermont’s tiered tax charges 0.5% on the first $200,000 for principal residences and 1.47% above that, but jumps to 3.62% for non-principal residences — the math requires calculating across multiple rate tiers.
Lead Paint Disclosures
Vermont layers state-specific requirements on top of federal law, requiring both a Part I disclosure form before the purchase agreement and a Part II at closing — students who only study the federal 10-day inspection miss Vermont’s two-stage process.
The Vermont Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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Vermont Real Estate Exam FAQ
Vermont Real Estate Practice Questions
Sample questions from the Vermont real estate exam — with answers and explanations.
1. A listing agent receives an offer from an unrepresented buyer. Under the NAR settlement rules, the listing agent should:
- A.Refuse to present the offer
- B.Present the offer to the seller and disclose that the buyer is unrepresented
- C.Automatically become the buyer's agent
- D.Require the buyer to hire an agent before proceeding
2. In Vermont, which of the following types of contracts cannot be assigned?
- A.An option with money terms secured for a consideration of less than $50.
- B.A standard Deposit Receipt offer and acceptance contract on a one-family dwelling.
- C.A Trust Deed and note that is second in priority in an FHA Title II loan an on a one-family dwelling.
- D.An option which provides that the consideration to be paid upon exercise of the option consists of an unsecured promissory note.
3. Each of the following statements concerning real estate finance in Vermont is correct, except:
- A.A promissory note is security for a Deed of Trust.
- B.Discounting a note means selling it for less than face value.
- C.A mortgage is a lien. The creation of a mortgage does not transfer title to real property.
- D.An owner of property, who borrows money and executes a Deed of Trust, is called the trustor.
More on the Vermont Real Estate Exam
Deeper reading on the topics that matter most for Vermont candidates.
Vermont Real Estate License Reciprocity
Vermont does not offer reciprocity with any other state. To obtain a Vermont real estate license, you must complete the full pre-licensing education and pass the Vermont exam regardless of any licenses you hold elsewhere.
However, these states recognize a Vermont real estate license:
Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Virginia
Reciprocity rules change. Verify current requirements with each state's real estate commission before applying.
Your Path to Vermont Real Estate
Follow the progression from entry-level to advanced licensure.
Salesperson License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Salesperson license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 77 out of 110 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 2 years experience, no sponsorship needed
Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 110 out of 146 questions correct to pass.