Key Takeaways
- Mississippi salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED
- Pre-license education requirement is 60 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 110 questions total: 80 national and 30 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 70% on each portion (56/80 national, 21/30 state)
- Total exam time is 3.5 hours (210 minutes); administered by PSI/Pearson VUE
Mississippi License Requirements
Mississippi has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Salesperson License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be of good moral character
- Have no disqualifying criminal convictions
2. Education Requirements
Complete 60 hours of pre-license education from an MREC-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles and Practices | 30 hours |
| Real Estate Law | 30 hours |
| Total | 60 hours |
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Time Limit | 3.5 hours (210 minutes) total |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | PSI/Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $85 |
Note: Mississippi's exam is considered moderate in difficulty. The 70% passing score on each portion means you need 56 correct on national and 21 correct on state.
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- FBI and state criminal history review
- MREC reviews results for suitability
Convictions that may affect licensure:
- Felonies involving fraud, dishonesty, or breach of trust
- Crimes related to real estate activities
- Convictions within the past 5 years
Broker License Requirements
To become a Mississippi real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 5 years, OR equivalent experience approved by MREC.
Education Requirements
Complete 60 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 60 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 60 hours |
| Total | 120 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 |
| Exam fee | $85 |
| License fee | $75 |
| Fingerprint fee | Approximately $50 |
| Total initial cost | Approximately $260 |
Application Process
- Complete education at MREC-approved school
- Submit application through MREC online portal
- Pay application fee ($50)
- Submit fingerprints for background check
- Receive examination eligibility
- Schedule and pass exam at PSI testing center
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Activate license through sponsoring broker
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