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40 Hour Vermont Prelicense Course

Cooke Real Estate School - A Real Estate Pre-Licensing course offered online for Vermont. State Approved, Self-Paced, Valuable Learning Tools, and Companion Textbooks are included with all packages. Obtaining a real estate agent license is just a click away.
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Bronze Package

$259
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  • Online License Course
  • Textbooks:
    • Modern Real Estate Practice Book & Study Guide
    • Vermont Administrative Laws and Rules
    • Candidate Handbook
    • Course Support Document
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Silver Package

$359
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  • All Items in the Bronze Package Included
  • Additional Textbooks:
    • Real Estate Exam Prep
    • Mastering Real Estate Math
  • Extra Online Course - Real Estate Exam Prep Course
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Gold Package

$429
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  • All Items in the Silver Package Included
  • Additional Textbooks:
    • The Language of Real Estate
    • Up and Running in 30 days
  • Modern Real Estate Practice Flash Cards
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Platinum Package

$499
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  • All Items in the Gold Package Included
  • Additional Textbook:
    • Sales and Marketing 101
  • Extra Online Course - Sales and Marketing 101
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Purchase Information

  • Refund Policy - There is no refund once the course is purchased.
  • Online Course - The student can work through the course at their convenience.
  • Not printable - This course is NOT designed to be printed for security purposes and copyright regulations, nor is it downloadable.
  • Course Expiration - You have six (6) months to complete your course from the date of purchase. The date of expiration is located in the upper right-hand corner of your course page. If you are unable to complete your course within the allotted period (on the expiration date the course will end at midnight EST), there will be extension options available in two-month increments, with the maximum being 6 months (180 days). Courses will not be allowed to go over one year old. NO EXCEPTIONS. If your course is not complete at the maximum extension time, you may repurchase the course with a 10% discount offered.
  • Shipping - Companion textbook materials are included with each package. Shipping is FREE.
  • Login Information - Upon registration, the student will receive two emails, one is a purchase receipt, and one has the student’s user name and password to access their Course Page. The link to the "Student Login" is in red at the top of every page on our website.

Course Information

  • Login - The student can access their Course Page by going to the "Student Login" link which is located in the top corner of the website.
  • Sessions - Each session corresponds to the chapters in the textbook. To complete a session and move on to the next, you must finish the required assignments for that session.
    1. Video Presentation - This is a recorded video of our instructor going over the session with a PowerPoint presentation to help provide examples. There is a time requirement for each Session's video presentation which needs to be watched in real-time. Speeding the video up does not reduce the time requirement. To make sure time is recorded, click on the link at the top of the video SAVE AND RETURN. It is recommended to use Mozilla Firefox as your browser.
    2. Vocabulary Matching - A vocabulary matching exercise, where the student needs to score 100% by matching the key terms with its definition to complete the exercise.
    3. Session Quizzes - The quiz must be answered with 100 % accuracy. It may be taken as many times as needed to achieve the 100%.
  • Review Tab - There is a Review Tab at the top the Student’s Course Page, which allows the student to review all work that they have completed. This makes an ideal study tool.
  • Agreement - Once the student completes the summary or final exam, a link to the Agreement becomes available. Every course requires the student to complete the "Agreement" which states the student completed the course on their own.
  • Finishing Paperwork- Courses will provide finishing paperwork that will need to be sent to the school via fax or email as the final step of course completion.

Seat time

  • Seat-time Requirement: This course is designed around taking the student 40 hours to complete or 2,000 minutes (40 hours x 50-minute hours). All time spent on the video presentations, quizzes, key terms flashcard exercise, and matching all key terms is recorded.
  • Non-movement of the mouse for more than 20 minutes will disengage the student from the course page.

Exams

  • Summary Exam - The course has a summary exam in which the student needs to score a 75% on the summary exam to complete the course. The summary exam has 100 questions and time spent will count toward the minimum time requirement.

License Application Process

Education is good for 5 years from the completion date of the pre-licensing course.

The license application process for a Vermont Real Estate Salesperson license:

  • Applicants for a real estate salesperson must be 18 years or older.
  • Complete the Salesperson Pre-license Course of 40-Hours.
  • This Vermont Candidate Handbook has lots of information regarding licensing process and the PSI Vermont state exam.
  • Vermont Real Estate Commission's first step is to log in to the Online Services System, apply, renew, update an application/license, request verification, and more.
  • For questions outside of your pre-licensing process contact:

Course Outline

Outline for the 40-Hour Vermont Pre-License Salesperson License Course
National Real Estate Principles
  Session    -    Subject
Session 1 - Introduction to the Real Estate Business
Session 2 - Real Property & the Law
Session 3 - Interests in Real Estate
Session 4 - Forms of Real Estate Ownership
Session 5 - Land Description
Session 6 - Transfer of Title
Session 7 - Title Records
Session 8 - Real Estate Brokerage
Session 9 - Real Estate Agency
Session 10 - Client Representation Agreements
Session 11 - Real Estate Contracts
Session 12 - Real Estate Financing
Session 13 - Government Involvement in Financing
Session 14 - Closing the Real Estate Transaction
Session 15 - Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens
Session 16 - Real Estate Appraisal
Session 17 - Leases
Session 18 - Fair Housing
Session 19 - Property Management
Session 20 - Land-Use Controls and Property Development
Session 21 - Environmental Issues & the Real Estate Transaction
Session 22 - Modern Real Estate Math
Modern Practice Exam

Vermont State Specific
Session 1 - Licensure
Session 2 - Conduct of Business
Session 3 - Activities of Licensees
Session 4 - Related State Laws - Part 1
Session 5 - Related State Laws - Part 2
Session 6 - Administration and Vermont Real Estate Commission
Summary Exam


Instructor Support:
After you enroll, a licensed real estate instructor will be available for questions Monday through Friday between 8:30 A. M. and 5:00 P. M. EST. We encourage students to e-mail the instructor with questions regarding the On-Line course at Info@CookeSchool.com. With an e-mail to the instructor, the student will have a written document of the response. For questions by e-mail, there is a 24-Hour response time Monday through Friday. E-mails over Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday will be returned on the first business day.

Technical & On-line Course Overview:

Technical Issues: Please view the following items:
  • To experience the best results from a technical perspective on the course, please view the following RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE.
  • We recommend using Mozilla Firefox as your Web Browser: Download for PC and Mac
  • At this time we DO NOT recommend using the Microsoft Edge web browser.
  • Call TOLL FREE (800)943-9993 Monday through Friday 8:30 A. M. to 5:00 P.M. EST.
  • E-mail Info@CookeSchool.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If I forget my real estate course password, where can I find it?
    Please call the school at 1-800-943-9993 Monday - Friday between 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time, or send an email to info@cookeschool.com.
  • My video won't play.
    Check the Internet connection, and change the browser to Mozilla Firefox, some computers need to download Microsoft Silverlight. Or you may call the Cooke Real Estate School at 1-800-943-9993 Monday - Friday between 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time.
  • My score isn't showing up in the grade section.
    Refresh your browser, sometimes there is a very short delay.
  • Can I use my tablet?
    Tablets and Kindalls are not recommended because of connectivity issues and stability, especially for timed end-of-course exams.
  • Does the real estate license course work on all the platforms?
    Yes
  • Once I log into my course page, do I have to log in each time using my username and password?
    Yes
  • I watched the video course presentation but I still can't move forward, what do I do?
    Be sure to click on the 'SAVE AND RETURN' button, or simply refresh your page.
  • If I have a question regarding a quiz question(s), how can I get help?
    There are three different aspects of communication with the school: phone, email, or live chat. The school makes a big effort to respond within 24 hours if by email. On weekends and holidays, we also try to respond within 24 hours, sometimes it may be the next business day.
  • Once I register how quickly can I start?
    Upon registration, there are two emails sent to the student. One is a receipt and the other contains your username and password. Students can then access their Course Page right away and start the course.
  • All courses come with a real estate course textbook(s), should I wait until I have the book to start?
    Having a textbook is a VERY important part of the course, but you can certainly start without it. The school recommends waiting until you receive the companion textbook.
  • Is the course evaluation necessary for me to complete the course?
    Yes, the evaluation needs to be completed. The evaluation is mandated by ARELLO which is required by the state regulatory agencies. Any comment that you would like to make that we can post on our Testimonial page is very much appreciated.
  • Is a Student Affidavit required to be completed to obtain a certificate of completion?
    Yes, mandated by regulatory agencies.
  • What happens if I have technical issues?
    If you are having a technical issue, please call during regular business hours or email Cooke Real Estate School so we can determine what the issue is. If we can't solve it over the phone, we recommend allowing your tech staff to access your computer device, so we can see the same thing you are seeing. For students that are taking the course with an iPad or iPhone, our technicians will not be able to access those devices.