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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
In Missouri, who is ultimately responsible to the MREC for the proper handling of escrow/trust funds and the supervision of affiliated licensees in a brokerage?
Answer: B. The designated or responsible broker is accountable for the firm's trust account and for supervising the affiliated salespersons and brokers. Failure to properly supervise or to maintain trust funds is a disciplinable offense for the broker.
Question 2 of 5
Which government body is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers in Missouri?
Answer: B. Real estate licensing in Missouri is administered by the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), which issues licenses, sets education requirements, and enforces license law. Trade associations like the Missouri Association of REALTORS are private and do not license practitioners.
Question 3 of 5
In Missouri, a newly licensed salesperson may lawfully conduct real estate brokerage activity only when:
Answer: B. A Missouri salesperson must work under and be supervised by a licensed broker. The salesperson cannot operate independently; all brokerage activity is performed in the name of and under the supervision of the affiliated broker.
Question 4 of 5
In Missouri, all advertising of property by a salesperson must be done:
Answer: B. A Missouri salesperson must advertise under the supervision and in the name of the affiliated broker. A salesperson cannot advertise property in a way that suggests they are operating independently of their broker.
Question 5 of 5
In Missouri, under whom must a licensed salesperson lawfully conduct real estate brokerage activity?
Answer: C. A Missouri salesperson may act only under the supervision of, and on behalf of, a licensed broker. The salesperson cannot operate independently; the broker is responsible for the salesperson's licensed activities.
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What you need to know
A salesperson candidate must complete 72 hours of pre-license education: a 48-hour pre-examination salesperson course plus a 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) course. Salespersons cannot operate independently; they must work under and be supervised by a licensed Missouri broker, who is responsible for the salesperson's real estate activities.
Getting a Missouri Real Estate License: MREC, Education, and Supervision: FAQs
Is Getting a Missouri Real Estate License: MREC, Education, and Supervision on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Missouri real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Missouri test this differently?
Missouri applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Missouri rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
