Magnolia State Licensing
How to Get Your Mississippi Real Estate License
60 hours of pre-licensing, a PSI exam, and Mississippi's specific agency disclosure and property condition rules — here's what 2026 candidates need to know.
Mississippi Real Estate Commission
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) administers all real estate licensing. Mississippi uses a salesperson → broker structure. Candidates must complete 60 hours of pre-licensing before sitting for the exam.
The Mississippi real estate exam is administered by PSI: 80 national questions and 40 state questions. Both portions require a 75% passing score.
Mississippi licenses are renewed every two years with 16 hours of continuing education, including mandatory fair housing and ethics courses.
Mississippi Fast Facts
Pre-Licensing
60 hours of MREC-approved education before exam eligibility.
Exam Format
80 national + 40 state questions via PSI. 75% on each portion.
Seller Disclosure
Mississippi requires a Seller's Disclosure Statement for most residential properties built after 1978.
Dual Agency
Mississippi permits disclosed dual agency with written consent from all parties.
Mississippi State-Specific Topics
Mississippi Real Estate Brokers Act governs all licensee conduct. Agents must provide a written brokerage disclosure to customers before entering into a transaction.
Mississippi uses a deed of trust for most residential financing. Foreclosure is non-judicial (trustee's sale) and is typically completed in about 60–90 days after the notice of default — one of the faster foreclosure timelines in the country.
Mississippi is a riparian water rights state — landowners adjacent to waterways have rights to use water, unlike the prior appropriation states of the West.
Mississippi Real Estate Exam FAQ
Does Mississippi allow for transaction brokerage?
Mississippi law recognizes buyer's agents, seller's agents, and dual agents. Transaction brokerage (facilitator without agency) is permitted with proper disclosure.
What is the fastest way to get a Mississippi real estate license?
Complete the 60-hour pre-licensing course online, pass the PSI exam, submit your application, and affiliate with a broker. The entire process can be done in 4–6 weeks if you study efficiently.
Does Mississippi have reciprocity with other states?
Mississippi has reciprocal agreements with several neighboring states. Check MREC's website for the current list and requirements.