How to get a Mississippi real estate license
Mississippi real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 60
- Broker requirement
- 120 hours of state-approved broker education (150 hours if not on active salesperson status for the 12 months immediately prior to application) + minimum 12 months as an active MS licensed salesperson
- Exam vendor
- PSI Services LLC
- Exam structure
- 120 questions total: 80 national questions (2.5 hrs) + 40 MS state-specific questions (1.5 hrs), scored separately
- Passing
- National 70% (56/80); State portion 75% (30/40) — state passing threshold is higher than national
Preparing for the Mississippi exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Mississippi and the larger share of the exam. Study your Mississippi state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Mississippi real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Mississippi real estate license?
60
What does the Mississippi real estate salesperson exam cover?
120 questions total: 80 national questions (2.5 hrs) + 40 MS state-specific questions (1.5 hrs), scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Mississippi?
Complete required pre-license education (60), pass the licensing exam (PSI Services LLC; 120 questions total: 80 national questions (2.5 hrs) + 40 MS state-specific questions (1.5 hrs), scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Mississippi real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Mississippi real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.