Requirements For Salesperson License:

To be a licensed real estate agent in Mississippi you must be at least 18 years old and have a high school degree or GED. You must complete the 60-hour course, Real Estate 101, and pass the State Exam. As a salesperson you must work under a broker or real estate company. If you have ever been convicted of a felony you must appeal to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission for permission to become licensed. The license fee is $120 and the exam fee is $85. Before receiving your license you will be required to obtain a criminal background history.

Real Estate 101 (Mississippi):

This course covers real estate principles and practices for salesperson applicants and is required for licensing as a salesperson. This course satisfies the educational requirements set by the Mississippi Legislature for an applicant for a Mississippi Real Estate Salesperson License. Topics include: Property Ownership, Land Use Controls and Regulations, Valuation and Market Analysis, Financing, Laws of Agency, Mandated Disclosures, Contracts, Transfer of Property, Practice of Real Estate, Mississippi Laws, Rules and Regulations. This course is available as an online class.