Hand over the Mandatory Consumer Disclosure, or post it
Give any unrepresented visitor you have substantial contact with a true copy of the Vermont Real Estate Commission's current consumer disclosure form at the first reasonable opportunity, and in every case before you show them the property or enter into a brokerage service agreement. Rule 4.6(h)(1) gives open houses one narrow alternative: the form is not required for unrepresented persons at an open house where the host brokerage firm conspicuously displays a poster containing a replica of the disclosure form, with copies available on request. At first contact with a member of the public who expresses an interest in buying or selling, also give an oral or written disclosure that there is no confidentiality between you and them until and unless there is a signed brokerage service agreement. If the person who has to receive the written form does not sign it, note that on the form, sign and date it yourself, and give them a copy. A form given more than twelve months ago has to be given again.
A brokerage firm, and its licensees, shall provide to any unrepresented person with whom a licensee of the brokerage firm has substantial contact, including via electronic communication, a true copy of the most recent consumer disclosure form adopted by vote of the Commission. The disclosure shall occur at the first reasonable opportunity, and it must occur before: (1) entering into a brokerage service agreement; or (2) showing a property.
Checked at the source on September 1, 2026