Licensing Requirements

The Northwestern Vermont Board of REALTORS® provides a variety of continuing education opportunities to REALTORS® and affiliates. NVBR's continuing education program is designed to help REALTORS® meet their mandatory education requirements and to help REALTORS® succeed as professionals and community leaders.


Salesperson licensing requirements
All real estate salespersons are required to complete 16 credit hours for license renewal. Four credit hours must include the current mandatory course.

Broker licensing requirements
All brokers are required to complete 16 credit hours for license renewal. Four credit hours must include the current mandatory course. 


NVBR Education Calendar
VAR Course Calendar


Important Facts about your Continuing Education

  • NVBR does not regulate real estate licensing. For information about license regulations, contact the Vermont Real Estate Commission (VREC).
  • NVBR does not track continuing education credits. It is the responsibility of the real estate professional to track credits.
  • Continuing education certificates do not need to be submitted to VREC for license renewal. However, you must keep copies/records of certificates in the event you or your business is audited.
  • NVBR can provide information and certificates for any class that the association sponsors

Licensing and Education Links
How to become a licensed real estate salesperson or broker
Vermont Real Estate Commission (VREC)
VREC Education forms and applications

Events

February 9
Tech Breakfast: LinkedIn for REALTORS®
NVBR Office, 8:30 am
Details

 

February 14
NVBR Membership Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, 11:30 am
Details

 

February 16
Ask the Experts: Importance of Pre-listing Inspections
Location TBD, 8:30 am
Details

   

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