How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Missouri
72 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $193, on top of a course starting at $199.
Requirements set by Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Missouri requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 72 hours of pre-licensing education
Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 72 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Missouri uses PSI. The exam is 140 questions, split 80 national and 60 state. The exam fee is $52.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Missouri charges $41 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $100, paid to Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Missouri requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Missouri Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Missouri require? ▾
Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 72 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Missouri real estate license cost? ▾
Missouri charges $193 in state fees: $52 exam fee, $100 application fee, $41 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 Missouri? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 72 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Missouri real estate exam? ▾
Missouri uses PSI. The exam is 140 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 60 on Missouri law.