How to get a Vermont real estate license
Vermont real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 40
- Broker requirement
- 40 hours broker pre-licensing education plus 2 years' experience as a licensed salesperson and affiliation with a VT-licensed office
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- National portion 100 questions/2.5 hours; Vermont state-law portion administered separately (item count not confirmed from official source in this pass)
- Passing
- Not confirmed with precise cut score from an official source in this pass; verify via sos.vermont.gov or the PSI VT candidate handbook
Some Vermont details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Vermont exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Vermont and the larger share of the exam. Study your Vermont state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Vermont real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Vermont real estate license?
40
What does the Vermont real estate salesperson exam cover?
National portion 100 questions/2.5 hours; Vermont state-law portion administered separately (item count not confirmed from official source in this pass)
How do I become a realtor in Vermont?
Complete required pre-license education (40), pass the licensing exam (PSI; National portion 100 questions/2.5 hours; Vermont state-law portion administered separately (item count not confirmed from official source in this pass)), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Vermont real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Vermont real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.