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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.
To get a Mississippi real estate Broker license, you must complete the following steps as required by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission:
Have held a real estate Salesperson license for at least 12 months
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Be 21 years of age or older
Be a resident of Mississippi at the time of application
Complete 60 hours of approved Mississippi Broker Pre-Licensing education
Pass the course final exam
Complete your real estate Broker license application
Pass the Mississippi real estate Broker examination
Yes, the state of Mississippi allows a future real estate Broker to earn their real estate license online. If you’re interested in getting your Mississippi real estate Broker license online, here’s how you can get started today.
The time it takes to get a Mississippi real estate Broker license can vary. It may take up to a few months to complete the required Pre-Licensing education, schedule and take the state licensing examination, and submit your request for licensure.
The Mississippi Broker application and one year's use of license is $150. The renewal fee for a two-year period is $150. The licensing exam fee is $75.
In most cases, a real estate 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.
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 information, please see the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) website.
To get your Broker license in Mississippi you need to be at least 21 years old.
Yes, you must be a resident of Mississippi to get a real estate license.
You need 16 total total hours of Continuing Education, and the license renewal period is every two years.
Mississippi does have reciprocity agreements with other states, though the details vary by state. Contact Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) for specific requirements in your case.
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, MS
Metairie, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
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 Broker License Exam, but you’ll have the confidence to pass.
According to ZipRecruiter.com, the average annual salary for a Mississippi real estate Broker is $84,845. The site adds that the typical range for Broker salaries in the state is $51,990 (25th percentile) to $88,816 (75th percentile). As for top-end earners, a Broker in Mississippi can make as much as $129,975 annually.
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