Vermont real estate exam
Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.
Last verified
2026-10-16
Read twice, independently, against the handbook text. Source:
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/5036 · Copyright 2026, dated 10/1/2026 (sha256 193201d41464...; bulletin 5037 identical)
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/5037 · dated 10/1/2026 (same file as 5036)
Salesperson level
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.Two components administered separately: National at PSI; Vermont State exam completed by OPR inside the online license application (answer sheet uploaded), no proctored PSI state portion since Feb 27, 2021.
- Scored questions
- 100 + ?national 100, state not published
- Time
- —national 150 min, state not published
- To pass
- 70/100 · ?state portion not published
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National (PSI) | 100 | 5-10 | 150 min | 70 of 100 correct |
| Vermont State (OPR, within online application) | — | — | — | Not published in the current handbook |
- Number of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number8 quotes
- National (PSI)
“Examination Portion # of Questions (Points) Passing Score Time Allowed / Salesperson National 100 (100 points) 70 150 minutes”
vt-psi-5036.pdf p9 (printed p8) EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE - National (PSI) · unscored pretest items
“a small number (5 to 10) of "experimental" questions may be administered to candidates during the examinations. These questions will not be scored. However, these questions will count against examination time.”
vt-psi-5036.pdf p9 - Vermont State (OPR, within online application)
“The state portion of the Broker and Salesperson examination is administered by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) as part of the initial application process.”
vt-psi-5036.pdf p9 - Vermont State (OPR, within online application)
“Complete the state examination, which is available within the application. Upload your completed exam answer sheet within your online application.”
https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/real_estate_broker_salesperson/real_estate_broker_salesperson_application_instructions.pdf p1-2 (April 2026) - Vermont State (OPR, within online application)
“the Vermont State Real Estate Examination for Brokers and Salespersons will no longer be administered through an examination service. It will now be administered by the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) as part of the initial application process.”
vt-opr-exam-notice.pdf (OPR letter Feb 19, 2021), linked from https://sos.vermont.gov/real-estate-brokers-salespersons/ - Vermont State (OPR, within online application) · scored questions / passing score
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Searched PSI bulletin 5036, OPR application instructions (Apr 2026), OPR admin rules (eff. Dec 1, 2015), OPR profession pages: no item count, time or passing score for the state exam publishedOur reading, not the handbook’s words: Unknown - Pass rule
“(c) has passed the national and state examinations required by the Commission within the two years immediately preceding application”
vt-opr-admin-rules.pdf Rule 2.4 (Effective December 1, 2015; same sha256 as current file on OPR site) - Retake rule
“A candidate who fails one part of the exam may retake that part within the next six months. After six months or two failures, the candidate must retake the full exam.”
vt-opr-admin-rules.pdf Rule 2.7 p11
Our two independent reads disagreed on national · unit; resolved by re-reading the original text.
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Broker level
Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.Same split as salesperson: PSI national broker exam + OPR state exam within application. Requires 2 years as licensed salesperson.
- Scored questions
- 90 + ?national 90, state not published
- Time
- —national 150 min, state not published
- To pass
- 75/90 · ?state portion not published
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National (PSI) | 90100 pts | 5-10 | 150 min | 75 of 90 correct |
| Vermont State (OPR, within online application) | — | — | — | Not published in the current handbook |
- Some questions are worth up to 2 points, so points and question count differ.
- Number of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number5 quotes
- National (PSI)
“Broker * National 90 (100 points) 75 150 minutes ... *Note: National broker exams include questions that are scored up to two points.”
vt-psi-5036.pdf p9 EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE - National (PSI) · time (PSI API)
“Vermont Broker National durationInMinutes 150”
https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/account/vtre/test/YTLQVVKX (fetched 2026-10-16) - Vermont State (OPR, within online application)
“Complete the state examination, which is available within the application. Upload your completed exam answer sheet within your online application. Upload proof of passing the National Broker examination.”
OPR application instructions (April 2026) p2 - Pass rule
“(b) has passed the national and state examinations as required by the Commission, within the two years immediately preceding application; (c) has gained at least two years experience as a licensed salesperson”
vt-opr-admin-rules.pdf Rule 2.5 p10 - Retake rule
“A candidate who fails one part of the exam may retake that part within the next six months.”
vt-opr-admin-rules.pdf Rule 2.7 p11
Our two independent reads disagreed on national · unit; resolved by re-reading the original text.
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Where the handbook contradicts itself
We list these instead of quietly picking one. If a number above is affected, confirm with the exam vendor before test day.
- SalespersonRule 2.7 (2015) retake text predates the 2021 split (national at PSI, state inside application); unclear whether 'retake full exam after six months or two failures' is still applied.
- BrokerPassing score '70'/'75' column has no unit label; national is 100 points so points = percent. Recorded as raw points.
- BrokerState exam item count / passing score unknown.
FAQ
What happens if I fail part of the Vermont Salesperson exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
What happens if I fail part of the Vermont Broker exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).