Mississippi Real Estate Commission
Mississippi Real Estate Commission — licensing, complaints, statute, and TC oversight in Mississippi.
Who regulates real estate in Mississippi?
MRECThe Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) licenses and disciplines salespersons and brokers under the Mississippi Real Estate Brokers License Law (Miss. Code § 73-35-1 et seq.).
About the MREC
Full name
Mississippi Real Estate Commission
Governing statute
Mississippi Real Estate Brokers License Law, Miss. Code Ann. § 73-35-1 et seq.
Address
2506 Lakeland Drive, Suite 300, Flowood, MS 39232
Phone
(601) 932-9191
Board composition
Five commissioners appointed by the Governor: four active brokers and one consumer representative.
Mississippi Real Estate License Requirements
Salesperson
Exam- Pre-license hours: 60
- Sixty hours of approved pre-license education plus a 30-hour post-license course completed within the first year on the license.
Broker
Exam- Pre-license hours: 120
- Experience: Active salesperson experience plus broker-level coursework.
Continuing education: 16 hours per renewal cycle.
Filing Complaints
MREC accepts written complaints from consumers and licensees. Staff investigators review each complaint, and the commission may convene a formal hearing. Sanctions range from civil fines through license revocation, and the commission may order restitution where consumers suffered financial harm.
Available sanctions:
Transaction Coordinators in Mississippi
Mississippi does not separately license transaction coordinators. Brokerage activity must be performed by a Mississippi licensee under a supervising broker. Administrative support under a licensed broker's supervision is generally permitted without a license.
New to the role? Start with the transaction coordinator guide for a 50-state overview of TC scope and licensing rules.
Key facts about the MREC
- 1MREC enforces the Mississippi Real Estate Brokers License Law.
- 2Five-member commission appointed by the Governor.
- 3Pre-license education: 60 hours for salesperson candidates, plus a 30-hour post-license course in year one.
- 4Continuing education: 16 hours per two-year renewal cycle.
- 5MREC publishes the Mississippi Property Condition Disclosure Statement used in residential transactions.
Official Mississippi resources
Mississippi Real Estate Commission FAQ
Who regulates real estate agents in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) licenses and disciplines salespersons and brokers under the Mississippi Real Estate Brokers License Law (Miss. Code § 73-35-1 et seq.).
How many hours of pre-license education does Mississippi require?
Mississippi requires 60 hours of approved pre-license education for salesperson candidates, plus a 30-hour post-license course completed within the first year on the license.
Last updated: May 22, 2026