The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Vermont Real Estate Commission.

The information provided below can be found on the Commission's website. However, we recommend you contact the Real Estate Commission for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

Salesperson License:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Complete the 40 hour Salesperson prelicensing course
• Pass the state examination within 2 years preceding submitting an application
• Submit application and associated fee
• Submit "Verification of Employment/Supervision" form

Broker License:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Complete the 40 hour Broker prelicensing course 2 years preceding submitting an application
• Submit application and associated fee
• Submit "Verification of Experience" form proving two years of experience including at least 8 separate and unrelated closed transactions

Continuing Education

• Salespersons or Brokers applying for renewal of licenses must complete 16 hours of continuing
  education during the two-year period immediately preceding renewal.
• Four hours of the instruction required of brokers and salespersons must be in a subject designated by the Commission for that licensing period. The courses taken must be approved by the Commission as continuing education courses.
• An individual licensed for less than one year (from the original issue date to the current expiration date)
  must only complete the four hour mandatory course. Individuals licensed for more than one year must
  complete all 16 hours, which includes the four hour mandatory course
• Salespersons renew on May 31st and Brokers renew on March 31st of the even number years

Please note: Distance education may be utilized for all hours of education.