After Your Real Estate License

Vermont Post-Licensing Requirements

Some states require that agents receive additional education and training after their initial license. Vermont requires that agents obtain 8 hours of Post-License Education to be completed within 90 days of initial licensure.

Fulfilling Vermont Continuing Education Requirements

Continuing Education (CE) is required for Vermont real estate agents in order to keep their license active. Vermont requires 16 hours of CE to be completed every even-numbered year by May 31st. CE is made up of real estate courses designed to grow your knowledge, skills, and expertise of the real estate market. They also ensure you stay up-to-date on industry practices, legal changes, and emerging trends. CE coursework varies by state, so make sure to check out your state’s specific requirements.

The main goals of continuing education are to:

• Improve Professional Competence

  CE courses help real estate agents stay up-to-date on new technologies, marketing strategies, and negotiation techniques. When you improve your competence as a real estate agent, it becomes easier to navigate an ever-changing market. Which means you're also better able to serve your clients.

• Keep Vermont Agents Informed About Regulatory Changes

  Real estate laws and regulations change frequently. CE courses ensure agents stay current on those changes. When you know state, federal, and licensure laws, you avoid legal issues. And you're better able to provide accurate information to your clients.

• Promote Ethical Practices

  Many continuing education courses focus on ethical considerations and professional conduct. These courses help you get a better handle on ethical standards. They also prepare you to manage ethical dilemmas that may arise in your practice.

• Enhance Specialized Knowledge

  Some CE courses focus on niche areas of real estate, like commercial real estate, property management, or real estate investing. As a real estate agent, you can use these courses to expand your expertise. This also means you can diversify the services you offer at your local real estate brokerage.

  To advance in your real estate career, you have to keep up with your continuing education requirements. That means you need a reliable and accessible real estate education provider. Several online providers now offer a range of relevant topics that extend beyond the scope of traditional in-person real estate schools (e.g., fair housing; commercial real estate; etc.). When you learn with a platform tailored to your success as a real estate agent, you're more likely to achieve your goals.

Upgrading to a Vermont Broker's License for Real Estate Agents

If you're thinking about taking your real estate career to the next level, consider getting your Vermont Broker's license. As a real estate broker, you'll take on more responsibility. This can include managing other agents, running a brokerage, or working as an independent broker. This career shift can help you earn more money, and may even open up new business opportunities.

To get your Vermont Broker's license, you will need to have at least 2 years of experience as a real estate salesperson and 8 closed and unrelated transactions. The education required to become a broker consists of completing a 40-hour Vermont Broker Pre-Licensing course. You’ll also need to pass a National Broker's Exam administered through PSI and a Vermont's state Broker's License Exam, submit an application to the state, and pay licensing fees.