Vermont Real Estate Salesperson Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Exam fee
- $110
- Governing body
- Vermont Real Estate Commission
The Vermont Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test required to work as a real estate salesperson in Vermont, and it's regulated by the Vermont Real Estate Commission under the Office of Professional Regulation. Candidates take a national exam covering general real estate practice, plus a separate Vermont state-law portion, before they can affiliate with a licensed principal broker.
Overview
The national exam blueprint splits 100 scored questions across content domains that carry different weights. Contracts is the heaviest single area at 19% of the exam, followed by Agency at 13% and Practice of Real Estate at 12%.
- Agency Relationships and Contracts — 28 questions
- Real Property — 14 questions
- Finance — 14 questions
- Real Estate Calculations — 13 questions
- Real Property Ownership/Interest — 13 questions
- Marketing Regulations (purchase and rental) — 10 questions
- Property Management — 8 questions
Beyond the national content, Vermont also requires a state-law exam administered separately by the Office of Professional Regulation as part of the online license application, not by the national exam vendor.
Cost and registration
The national exam fee is $110, charged by PSI, the vendor that administers the National Salesperson exam. Separately, the initial salesperson license application fee is $100, and license renewal costs $220, due by May 31 of even-numbered years.
Exam format
The National Salesperson exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions used to compute your score, plus up to 5 additional unscored questions being pretested for future versions of the exam. Candidates get two and a half hours to complete it. Before sitting for either exam, candidates must complete a 40-hour pre-licensing course approved by the Commission and be at least 18 years old; both the national and state exams must be passed within the two years immediately preceding the license application.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the National Salesperson exam and how much time do I get?
The National Salesperson exam consists of 100 scored multiple-choice questions, plus up to 5 unscored pretest questions mixed in, and candidates are given two and a half hours to complete it.
How much does the exam cost?
The national portion of the Salesperson exam costs $110, paid through PSI, the exam vendor. This is separate from the licensing application fee charged by the state.
What do I need to do before I'm eligible to sit for the exam?
You must complete a 40-hour pre-licensing course approved by the Vermont Real Estate Commission and be at least 18 years old. Licensure also requires passing both the national exam and the state exam, plus affiliating with a Vermont-licensed principal broker or office.
Do I have to take a separate Vermont state exam, or does an out-of-state license cover it?
All applicants must take the Vermont state exam, with no exceptions, even if you're already licensed in another state. Unlike the national exam, the state portion is administered by the Office of Professional Regulation as part of the online application, not by PSI.
Is there a time limit on how long my passing scores are good for before I apply for a license?
Yes. You must have passed both the national and state exams within the two years immediately preceding your license application, so don't let too much time lapse between testing and applying.
What are the fees once I'm ready to apply for and renew my salesperson license?
The initial salesperson license application fee is $100, and the renewal fee is $220, due by May 31 of even-numbered years.
Sources
- 1.Vermont Real Estate Sales and Brokers Examination Program — Candidate Handbook, PSI Services (October 2023 edition) — Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 2.Salesperson & Broker FAQs - Vermont Secretary of State (OPR) — Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 3.Administrative Rules for Real Estate Commission (Vermont OPR, effective December 1, 2015) — Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 4.OPR Initial Licensing/Renewal Fees & Dates, 90 Day Initial Licensing Policy (Updated 7/1/2025) — Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 5.Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Forms & Instructions - Vermont Secretary of State (OPR) — Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Vermont Real Estate Sales and Brokers Examination Program — Candidate Handbook, PSI Services (October 2023 edition)Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commissionweb.archive.org
- Administrative Rules for Real Estate Commission (Vermont OPR, effective December 1, 2015)Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commissionoutside.vermont.gov
- Salesperson & Broker FAQs - Vermont Secretary of State (OPR)Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commissionsos.vermont.gov
- OPR Initial Licensing/Renewal Fees & Dates, 90 Day Initial Licensing Policy (Updated 7/1/2025)Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commissionoutside.vermont.gov
- Vermont Real Estate Examination Program - PSI Test TakersVermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commissiontest-takers.psiexams.com
- Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Forms & Instructions - Vermont Secretary of State (OPR)Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Real Estate Commissionsos.vermont.gov
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