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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Mississippi is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
For most up-to-date fees, please refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for Mississippi.
The time it takes to get your Mississippi salesperson real estate license varies per person due to the requirements that must be met: Pre-Licensing coursework, exam, background check, and application processing. The most time-consuming factor involved is completing the 60 hours of Pre-Licensing education. Depending on the candidate, the background check may take some time as well. The MREC website has more information for your specific situation.
Mississippi requires 30 total hours of Post-Licensing, which must be completed within 12 months of issuance of your temporary license. Upon completion of your 30 hours of post-licensing education, you may then apply for issuance of your permanent license.
In most cases, a Salesperson in Mississippi is less experienced than a Broker. There are also more requirements to become a Broker than there are to become a Salesperson. For example, to become a Broker you must:
Be 21 or older
Be a resident of Mississippi
Have had an active sales license for at least 12 months
Completed 120 hours of Pre-Licensing education
The state of Mississippi requires 30 hours of approved Post-Licensing education. Enroll in your 30-Hour Salesperson Post-Licensing course today.
If you have ever been convicted of a felony, you must appeal to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission for permission to become licensed. You will also be required to submit a criminal background history. For more detail, visit or contact MREC.
You need 16 total total hours of Continuing Education, and the license renewal period is every 2 years.
Yes, you must be a resident of Mississippi to get a real estate license.
Multiple factors are taken into account when calculating average real estate salaries, including the number of real estate transactions per year and commission fees. On average, a full-time real estate salesperson in Mississippi can expect to make between $50-85k per year, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Among higher earners, a Mississippi real estate salesperson can earn over six figures annually.
The state of Mississippi requires 60 hours of approved Pre-Licensing education. Learn more about your Pre-Licensing package options at The CE Shop.
There are multiple places to take your Mississippi real estate license exam, and it’s not just in Mississippi. The following are the approved locations to take your exam:
Jackson
Metairie, LA
Baton Rouge
Mobile, AL
Memphis, TN
The level of difficulty for real estate education varies for each student. That’s why it’s so important to enroll in our Exam Prep Edge so you not only know what is on the Mississippi Real Estate License Exam, but you’ll have the confidence to ace it. What’s helpful is our Exam Prep is included in three of our four Pre-Licensing packages.
You can complete your education requirements online. But to actually obtain your Mississippi real estate license, you must take an in-person exam.
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