Get Your Missouri Real Estate License

You must be at least 18 years old to get a Missouri real estate license.
US Citizen or Foreign Citizen with Proof of Lawful Presence.
Be of good moral character with a good reputation for honesty, integrity, and fair dealing.

There are four steps to earn an MO real estate license.

Step 1: Complete the compulsory 72-hour real estate course in Missouri consisting of 2 parts.

• A 48-hour Missouri real estate course from a state-approved real estate course provider.
• A 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course (MREP).

You may complete the MREP section after you pass the State Licensing Exam but before applying for a real estate license. Submit the license application within six months of completing the 48-hour course. You must take a course exam after each section and pass it with a minimum 75% grade.  

Step 2: Next, schedule the State Licensing Exam through PSI Services either over the telephone or via email.

The licensing exam consists of two parts, the National section, and the State section.  

• The National section has 100 multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 70 of them correctly.
• The State section has 40 multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 30 of them correctly.

Passing the licensing exam is important to get a real estate license in Missouri.  

Step 3: After clearing the state licensing exam, you must submit a background check. The process to do so involves two actions.

• Get Fingerprinted
• Clear the federal criminal history background check

Contact the approved statewide vendor IDEMIA (IDENTOGO) to submit your fingerprints.

The Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) has the discretion to approve or decline an application for a real estate license based on the seriousness the criminal record. MREC generally receives the background check result from the Missouri State Highway Patrol within 3 to 5 days.

Step 4: Find a licensed broker or brokerage firm to employ you to get an active real estate license. As a salesperson, you must be employed by a broker in the initial stages of your career.

Now, apply for a Missouri real estate license on the Missouri Division of Professional Registration website. Do not carry out any real estate activities before a license is issued.

Fixed Cost

• Application Fee for Missouri Real Estate License: $90.00
• State Examination Fee: $52.00
• Fingerprinting and Background Check Fees: $41.75

Total Fixed Cost: $183.75

Variable Cost

Variable cost is the expense to buy a Missouri real estate license course from an MREC-approved provider. An online course is cheaper than a classroom-based as there is no cost of commuting to a physical school.  

The cost of physical courses start from about $475 and go up to around $600. However, if you are buying an online course, check out RealEstateU for high value for money. Their basic course starts at $149 only where you can study at your own pace. Add their study guide and e-textbook that reduces your study time by 90% and the cost comes to $257.

There are several other online courses with costs ranging from $181 to $317. Hence, the total cost of obtaining a real estate license in Missouri varies between $342 and $668.    

Online courses are more convenient as students can study from anywhere without upsetting normal routines. Simply download the course materials on your device and you are ready to study on the go.

Among the best online MREC-approved real estate courses is the one by RealEstateU. Their basic course is available for $149 only and the complete package of study guide and e-textbook cost $257.

The 72-hour Missouri real estate course covers several topics.

The 48-hour section covers major relationships, processes, regulations, and documents.

The 24-hour MREP course covers creating agency relationships, the closing and settlement process, listing property, and seller, buyer, or dual agent responsibilities.

Yes, you can complete the Missouri real estate course online.  

The average earnings of a real estate salesperson in Missouri is around $105,554. However, this figure is not constant in all the cities of the state. For example, the earnings of real estate salespersons in some cities in the state are as follows:

• St. Louis, MO: $107,945 per year
• Clayton, MO: $105,191 per year
• Chesterfield, MO: $102,734 per year
• Springfield, MO: $93,583 per year
• Lee’s Summit, MO: $92,985 per year

The Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) issues real estate licenses in Missouri.

A real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors is called a realtor. 

You must have a Missouri real estate license to sell, buy, lease, or rent real estate properties on behalf of clients in MO.  

Yes, a real estate license in MO allows you to work in any city in the State without restrictions.

You must pass the State Licensing Exam to get a real estate license in Missouri. The National section has 100 questions while there are 40 in the State category. You must secure a 70% grade to pass the exam.

A real estate salesperson is the starting point in a real estate career. They cannot work on their own or open a firm and must work under a broker in the initial stages of their career.

A real estate salesperson can become a broker after a few years of experience in this field. Passing a separate licensing exam is also necessary to become a broker. They can then open a brokerage firm and hire salespersons to work under them.

Yes, a convicted felon can apply and get a real estate license in Missouri at the discretion of the MREC. Certain convictions automatically make an applicant unqualified for a license. These include convictions for financial fraud, embezzlement, and misappropriation of funds.