| Requirement | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Pre-license education | 60 hours |
| Exam administrator | PSI |
| License / application fee | n/a |
| Exam fee | $75 (commission website, crawled Jul 2026) |
| Regulator | Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) |
| Payroll-employed agents (BLS) | 670 |
| Agent median pay (BLS May 2025) | $39,550 |
Licensing & state law
How to become a real estate agent in Mississippi
To get a Mississippi real estate salesperson license you complete 60 hours of state-approved pre-license education, pass the PSI-administered exam, clear a background check and affiliate with a sponsoring broker. The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) sets the rules and issues the license.
What are the requirements for a Mississippi real estate license?
Mississippi requires 60 hours of approved pre-license education, a passing score on the PSI salesperson exam, a background check and sponsorship by a licensed broker. The table lists each requirement, the published fees WealthyBud could source and the regulator.
What are the steps to get licensed in Mississippi?
Getting licensed in Mississippi takes six steps: meet eligibility, finish 60 hours of pre-license education, pass the PSI exam, clear a background check, affiliate with a sponsoring broker, then apply and activate with the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
1/ 6
Meet the basic eligibility
Be at least 18 and hold a high-school diploma or equivalent; the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) lists any residency or other conditions.
2/ 6
Complete 60 hours of pre-license education
Mississippi requires 60 hours from a state-approved real estate school, in a classroom or online.
3/ 6
Pass the Mississippi salesperson exam
The exam is administered by PSI and covers national real estate principles plus Mississippi law.
4/ 6
Clear the background check
Submit fingerprints or a criminal-history check as required by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
5/ 6
Affiliate with a sponsoring broker
A new Mississippi salesperson must work under a licensed broker before practicing.
6/ 6
Apply and activate the license
File the application and pay the license fee to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC), then activate under your broker.
How much does a Mississippi real estate license cost?
Mississippi's published costs in WealthyBud's sources are: license fee: n/a (not published in our sources); $75 exam fee (commission website, crawled Jul 2026). Pre-license course tuition is set by each school and is not regulated, so it is not listed. Confirm every fee with the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) before applying.
How much do licensed agents earn in Mississippi?
Payroll-employed real estate sales agents in Mississippi earned a median of $39,550 in May 2025 (BLS); the bottom 10% earned under $20,950. See the full Mississippi agent salary breakdown.
What are Mississippi’s housing markets like for new agents?
WealthyBud tracks 20 Mississippi housing markets. Their median listing prices have a midpoint of $238,753 as of September 2026, from $159,581 in Clarksdale to $468,950 in Oxford; 10 of 20 are below last year's asking price.
| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $298,000 | -2.6% | 75 | 2,053 |
| Jackson, MS | $279,950 | -9.7% | 74 | 1,910 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $299,350 | -0.2% | 75 | 523 |
| Oxford, MS | $468,950 | -0.9% | 79 | 492 |
| Tupelo, MS | $276,500 | -0.9% | 70 | 391 |
All tracked markets: Mississippi housing market hub.
Mississippi real estate license FAQ
How many hours of education do you need for a real estate license in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires 60 hours of state-approved pre-license education before the salesperson exam, according to WealthyBud's compilation of Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) requirements.
How much does a Mississippi real estate license cost?
Published fees in WealthyBud's sources: license fee: n/a (not published in our sources); $75 exam fee (commission website, crawled Jul 2026). Course tuition varies by school. The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) publishes the current fee schedule.
Who administers the Mississippi real estate exam?
PSI administers the Mississippi salesperson exam.
Do you need a college degree to get a real estate license in Mississippi?
No. Mississippi requires pre-license education and a passing exam score, not a college degree. You must generally be 18 with a high-school diploma or equivalent.
Who regulates real estate agents in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) licenses and regulates Mississippi real estate salespersons and brokers and is the authoritative source for current rules.
Licensing rules and fees change. Always confirm current requirements with the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) before enrolling.