How to Get Your Vermont Real Estate License
How to Get Licensed in Vermont
Vermont offers Salesperson and Broker licenses through the Office of Professional Regulation.
Salesperson License Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a U.S. citizen (Vermont residency is not required)
- Complete 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education
- Pass the PSI-proctored national exam
- Pass the self-administered State Jurisprudence Exam (50 questions, 75/100 to pass) — download it, complete it, upload your answer sheet
- Associate with a licensed main or branch office
- Complete post-licensure education within 90 days of initial license issuance
Broker License Requirements
- Have at least 2 years of experience as a salesperson
- Complete at least 8 separate and unrelated closed transactions
- Complete 40 hours of approved broker-level education, including 16 hours of specialized broker-level courses
License Renewal
Vermont salesperson licenses renew every 2 years by May 31 of even-numbered years, requiring both mandatory-subject and elective continuing education hours as set by the Commission.
Passed Your Vermont Real Estate Exam? Here's What's Next.
Step 1: Confirm both exams are passed
Verify your PSI national exam score and that your State Jurisprudence Exam answer sheet was successfully uploaded and passed.
Step 2: Complete your license application
Submit your application through the Vermont OPR online system, along with your exam results and required fee.
Step 3: Associate with a licensed office
Vermont requires all licensees to be associated with a licensed main or branch office to practice.
Step 4: Complete post-licensure education within 90 days
A real, tracked deadline — schedule this promptly after your license is issued.
Step 5: Wait for license issuance
Typical processing runs 3-6 weeks for a complete application.
Realistic income expectations
Median Vermont agent income runs around $48,000; brokers average $65,000.
- Year 1: $22K-$40K
- Year 2-5: $40K-$68K
- Top 25%: $68K-$120K+
Chittenden County (Burlington) and southern Vermont's ski and second-home markets are Vermont's strongest areas, with roughly 8,500 home sales a year statewide across about 3,000 active licensees — a market that's grown as remote work has drawn buyers to Vermont.
The first 30 days
Week 1: Set up MLS access, learn your office's systems. Week 2: Announce your license to your network. Week 3: Shadow an experienced licensee on active transactions. Week 4: Start prospecting, and confirm your post-licensure education is scheduled.
Total Cost to Get Licensed in Vermont
| Pre-licensing education (40 hrs) | $300-$550 |
| Exam fee | $110 |
| License application fee | $100 |
| Background check | $50 |
| Total estimate | $560-$810 |
Most candidates are licensed within 3-6 weeks of passing the exam.
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 roughly 113 out of 150 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 roughly 105 out of 140 questions correct to pass.
Vermont Real Estate License Reciprocity
Vermont does not offer reciprocity with any other state. To get licensed in Vermont, you must complete the full pre-licensing education and pass the Vermont exam regardless of any licenses you hold elsewhere.
However, these states recognize Vermont real estate licenses:
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.
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