How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Mississippi
60 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $245, on top of a course starting at $209.
Requirements set by Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Mississippi requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 60 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Mississippi uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $75.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Mississippi charges $50 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $120, paid to Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
- 6
Complete 30 hours of post-licensing
Mississippi requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Mississippi requires 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Mississippi Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Mississippi require? ▾
Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Mississippi real estate license cost? ▾
Mississippi charges $245 in state fees: $75 exam fee, $120 application fee, $50 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Mississippi? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Mississippi real estate exam? ▾
Mississippi uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Mississippi law.