How to get a Missouri real estate license
Missouri 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
- 72 (48-hour salesperson course + 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice/MREP course)
- Broker requirement
- 48-hour broker pre-exam course + 24-hour MREP course, plus active MO salesperson license for at least 24 of the 30 months immediately preceding broker application
- Exam vendor
- PSI Services LLC
- Exam structure
- 140 questions total: 100 national + 40 state-specific, scored separately
- Passing
- 75% (per MREC course/exam completion standard; consult PSI candidate handbook for exact per-portion cut score)
Some Missouri details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Missouri exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Missouri and the larger share of the exam. Study your Missouri state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Missouri real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Missouri real estate license?
72 (48-hour salesperson course + 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice/MREP course)
What does the Missouri real estate salesperson exam cover?
140 questions total: 100 national + 40 state-specific, scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Missouri?
Complete required pre-license education (72 (48-hour salesperson course + 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice/MREP course)), pass the licensing exam (PSI Services LLC; 140 questions total: 100 national + 40 state-specific, scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Missouri 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 Missouri real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.