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The 5 Steps to Obtain a Real Estate License

1.       Complete the 48-Hour Pre-Exam Course

·        This course is completed prior to taking the Missouri Real Estate Licensing Exam at the PSI testing center. Choose from In-Class Day, Evening Hybrid or Home Study (with printed books & materials) versions of the course. Registration is available HERE.

·        Receive a certificate of completion after passing the final or end of course test.

·        The sole purpose of the Pre-Exam Course is to prepare the student to pass the Missouri Real Estate Licensing Exam at the PSI testing center.

2.       Take and pass the Missouri Real Estate Licensing Exam through PSI Testing Center

·       We recommend that you take the PSI licensing exam within 10-days of completing the 48-Hour Pre-Exam course. (Statistically, the longer you wait the less likely you are to pass.)

·        You will need to pass both the National and State portions of the exam.

·        Information about the licensing exam can be found at the PSI website www.GoAMP.com (click on "Candidates").

 3.       Complete the 24-Hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) Course

·        This is a reading course, completed as home study (with a printed book) AFTER passing the 48-Hour Pre-Exam Course.

·        We recommend that you complete this course after passing the licensing exam at PSI.

·        Receive a certificate of completion after passing the 24-Hour MREP online end-of-course test.

4.       Have Fingerprinting & Background Check Completed by a State Approved Vendor

·        Fingerprinting and a federal criminal history background check must be completed by a state approved vendor in order to obtain a real estate license in Missouri.

·        See further down this page for more information about the fingerprinting and background check requirement, or contact the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) at (573) 751-2628.

5.       Apply for Your Missouri Salesperson’s Real Estate License

·        The broker that you have selected to work with will sign your license application and send it to the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC).

·        Your license application MUST be submitted and received by the MREC prior to the 6-month expiration date of your 48-Hour Pre-Exam course certificate of completion. Applications received after the expiration date will be denied by the MREC. Your expiration date will be printed on the bottom of your 48-Hour Pre-Exam certificate.

·        Once your application is processed and accepted, the MREC will send your license to be held by your selected broker.

Pre-License “CBG Value Package” 

Our “CBG Value Package” offers both courses you need to take
for your Missouri real estate salesperson’s license at a single discounted price, saving $70.00.     

The Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 2 pre-license courses:

                Course #1:   48-Hour Pre-Exam Course…………………………………..regular price  $375
                 Course #2:   24-Hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course…….….…. regular price  $199
                     $574
      Total for CBG Value Package (You save $99)*:...……......................…….……..………..      $475*

  *All CBG Value Packages are priced the same for In-Class Day, Evening Hybrid or Home Study.

How to Register for a CBG Value Package:
Click HERE and choose a CBG Value Package for In-Class Day, Evening Hybrid or Home Study (Book & Binder).

In-Class Day, Evening Hybrid or Home Study 

48-Hour Pre-Exam – In-Class Day:
The Pre-Exam IN-CLASS DAY classes meet in a traditional classroom setting and run seven weekdays (Monday through Friday, and then the following Monday & Tuesday) from 9:00am until 4:30pm. The state required 48 hours of the course are spent in the classroom, although most students will spend an additional 15-20+ hours of study time outside of class.100% class time attendance is required for credit - No exceptions. Students must pass an in-class final test to pass the course. Students that do not pass the in-class final will be given additional home study time and then be required to pass an end of course test to receive a certificate of completion.   

48-Hour Pre-Exam – Evening Hybrid:
The Pre-Exam EVENING HYBRID course is called “hybrid” because it is half in-class and half home study... The instructor covers half of the course material in-class and then the students cover the rest of the material on their own at home with the textbook between classes. The home study portion of the course is completed using the course binder and handouts and is not completed online. The Evening Hybrid classes meet for eight evening sessions, twice a week (usually but not always Mondays and Thursdays) from 6:00pm until 10:00pm. Students must pass an end of course test to receive a certificate of completion. Students are allowed two attempts to pass the end of course test. 

48-Hour Pre-Exam – Home Study (with Printed Book & Binder): 
We also offer our Pre-Exam course as a self study at home course using a printed text book & binder -- This is not an online course. The home study course is completed at the student's own pace and an assigned instructor will be available via phone or email to answer questions. Home study students should plan to be disciplined in scheduling and completing their study time, and for statistically best results, we recommend completing the course in 30 days or less. Students must pass an end of course test to receive a certificate of completion. The test is taken online through a special assigned link. Students are allowed two attempts to pass the end of course test. Course materials are shipped via UPS Overnight and should arrive on your doorstep 2-4 days after completing registration. 

24-Hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) Course: 
For In-Class Day, Evening Hybrid, and Home Study Pre-Exam students the 24-Hour MREP course will be completed as a home study reading course with a printed book. We have found that students find the home study format engaging and manageable. The course materials will be handed out on the last day of the 48-Hour Pre-Exam classes, or for Home Study Pre-Exam students the 24-Hour MREP course will be shipped after registration along with their 48-Hour Pre-Exam course binder. Students must pass an end of course exam to receive a certificate of completion. This exam is completed online for all students.

 What Does it Cost to Get a Real Estate License? 

Many people ask what the costs are to obtain a real estate license – You should expect the following fees:

*Please note that these fees may change without notice. Contact the MREC for the most current and up to date information.

Once you obtain your license additional fees, insurance and real estate board memberships dues may be required. We recommend that you speak to the broker with which you are planning to affiliate (work with) to discuss fees you might incur after you obtain your license.

Fingerprinting & Background Check Requirement

As a condition of licensure, all new real estate license applicants are required to have their fingerprints taken for both a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) fingerprint background check. We recommend waiting to get your fingerprinting done AFTER you have passed the PSI licensing exam but before you apply for your license. 

Fingerprinting is performed through the Missouri State Highway Patrol's approved vendor IDEMIA. To be fingerprinted, you must first register with the Missouri Automated Criminal History site (MACHS) at www.machs.mo.gov or by calling (844) 543-9712. (You will need to provide the Missouri Real Estate Commission's four-digit registration number 0004 in order to schedule an appointment.) 

For more information about the fingerprinting/background check requirement see the Missouri Real Estate Commission's Fingerprinting FAQs HERE or the MREC's Information About Criminal Convictions HERE. If you have other questions regarding the required fingerprinting and background check, we recommend that you contact the Missouri Real Estate Commission at (573) 751-2628 or  http://pr.mo.gov/realestate.asp.

Finding a Broker to Affiliate With

As a real estate salesperson, you are required to work under the supervision of a broker. This is called "affiliating" with a broker and this broker will hold your real estate license. Finding a broker to work with is very different than finding a traditional job. Instead of applying with a broker and waiting to hear whether they would like to hire you or not, it is just the opposite -- Most brokers are currently looking for new agents. Basically, once you have passed the licensing test, most brokers will be excited to work with you. So, YOU get to choose which broker you would like to affiliate with and think would be the best match for your personality, style, and training/support needs. 

FREE BROKER INTERVIEW TOOLS: Deciding on a broker to affiliate with (work with) can be overwhelming -- Different companies offer different commission splits, agent support, marketing support, training/workshops, etc. Knowing what questions to ask in an interview can be crucial to making the best decision. To help, we have developed interview tools including a list of 20-questions to ask and a list of important things to consider. To download these tools, click on the links below.