• VERMONT REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your Vermont Real Estate License

Vermont requires 40 hours of pre-license education before sitting for the state exam. Complete your coursework online and start your real estate career.

40 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Vermont Real Estate Commission

Vermont pre-license requirements at a glance

Education
40-hour pre-licensing course
National exam
Through PSI
State exam
Taken within the online application; required for everyone
Affiliation
With a Vermont-licensed principal broker and registered office
Licensed elsewhere
Equivalent-state licensees may skip the 40-hour course and national exam

Source: Vermont OPR: Salesperson & Broker FAQs

Compare Vermont Pre-License Courses

Vermont 40-Hour The Basics

$269

40 Hours

State-required 40-hour pre-license course with live instructor support.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 40-hour state-approved course
  • Live instructor support

Vermont 40-Hour Exam Preparation

$369

40 Hours

40-hour course with exam prep and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 40-hour state-approved course
  • Simulated exams
  • Flashcards
  • Readiness Assessment
  • Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee

Vermont 40-Hour Exam Preparation Plus

$439

40 Hours

All prep tools plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 40-hour state-approved course
  • Simulated exams
  • Flashcards
  • Readiness Assessment
  • Instructor Q&A
  • Exam Cram Webinars
  • Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee

Vermont 40-Hour Ultimate Learning

$549

40 Hours

Everything included plus printed textbook and career-launch resources.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 40-hour state-approved course
  • Simulated exams
  • Flashcards
  • Readiness Assessment
  • Instructor Q&A
  • Exam Cram Webinars
  • Printed Textbook
  • Career Booster Pack
  • Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee

The Basics – 40-Hour Pre-License

$269

40 Hours

State-required 40-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.

Exam Preparation – 40-Hour Pre-License

$369

40 Hours

Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.

Exam Preparation Plus – 40-Hour Pre-License

$439

40 Hours

Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.

Ultimate Learning – 40-Hour Pre-License

$549

40 Hours

The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.

40-Hr. VT Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$289

40-Hr. VT Salesperson Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$579

40-Hr. VT Salesperson Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$389

40-Hr. VT Salesperson Pre-Licensing Value Package

$465

Getting a Vermont real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Vermont require?

A 40-hour pre-licensing course from an approved provider.

Which exams do I take?

The national exam through PSI and the Vermont state exam, which is part of the online application.

I'm licensed in another state. What can I skip?

If your active license is from a state equivalent to Vermont, you can skip the 40-hour course and the national exam. Everyone takes the state exam.

Do I need a broker?

Yes. You must be affiliated with a Vermont principal broker and a Vermont registered office.

Source: Vermont OPR: Salesperson & Broker FAQs