Missouri
Missouri Real Estate Exam: Complete 2026 Prep Guide
Missouri's real estate salesperson exam covers national content plus MO-specific topics under the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC). The first-time pass rate is around 60%. Missouri's pre-licensing requirement is 72 hours.
Missouri Exam Requirements at a Glance
Pre-licensing education: 72 hours (48-hour Salesperson Pre-Examination + 24-hour Salesperson Practice Course)
Exam provider: PSI Services
Exam format: 140 questions — 100 national + 40 Missouri state-specific
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 70% on each portion (must pass both)
Exam fee: approximately $62
License title: salesperson (under sponsoring broker)
Age requirement: 18 years old
Confirm current rules with the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC).
What Makes Missouri Different
Missouri requires both a 48-hour Salesperson Pre-Examination Course (taken before the exam) and a 24-hour Salesperson Practice Course (typically taken after the exam, before licensure). Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state under deed of trust and uses specific MREC-approved forms for disclosures.
Missouri-Specific Topics You Must Know
These appear on the state portion and are not covered by generic national prep materials.
Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) — structure, powers, and disciplinary authority.
Missouri Statute Chapter 339 — real estate licensing law.
Missouri Real Estate Disclosure — covers residential property condition disclosure.
Trust account rules — earnest money handling under MREC requirements.
Foreclosure — Missouri uses deeds of trust; foreclosures are non-judicial trustee's sales.
Continuing education — 12 hours per 2-year cycle including 3 hours of core curriculum.
Anti-discrimination — Missouri Human Rights Act expands federal Fair Housing.
Brokerage relationships — MO recognizes single agency, dual agency (with consent), and transaction broker.
Study Plan for the Missouri Exam
Week 1: Diagnostic + national content. Strong on contracts, agency, finance.
Week 2: National continued — property ownership, fair housing, valuation, math. Target 70%+.
Week 3: MO law — MREC rules, Chapter 339, disclosure forms, deeds of trust. 40+ MO practice questions.
Week 4: Full-length timed practice exams. Review missed questions. Target 75%+.
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Missouri Exam FAQ
What's the difference between the Pre-Exam and Practice Course in MO?
The 48-hour Pre-Examination Course is taken before the exam. The 24-hour Practice Course is typically taken after passing, before activation. Both are required for licensure.
Is Missouri a non-judicial foreclosure state?
Yes. Missouri uses deeds of trust and allows non-judicial foreclosure through trustee's sale.
What is MREC?
The Missouri Real Estate Commission — the state's regulatory body for real estate licensing. Has 7 members.
Does Missouri allow dual agency?
Yes, with written informed consent from both parties. Dual agency must be disclosed and acknowledged in writing.
Does Missouri require fingerprinting?
Yes. Missouri requires fingerprinting and a Missouri State Highway Patrol/FBI background check.