Michigan Real Estate Pre and Post Licensing Requirements
Find everything you need to start and advance your real estate career in Michigan. Learn the steps to obtain a Salesperson License, explore Continuing Education requirements, and discover how to become a licensed Real Estate Broker.
Steps to Obtain a Michigan Real Estate Salesperson License
1 Complete Pre-Licensure Education
Take an LARA approved 40-hour Pre-Licensure Course covering real estate fundamentals.
View the list of approved education providers here. (Accela Lookup > Reports tab > Real Estate Approved Courses Report).
Or explore the convenient on-demand 40-hour course offered by Michigan Realtors@ and The CE Shop (click banner below to learn more).
2 Apply for Your License
Submit your license application to the State of Michigan through the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory website.
3 Schedule & Pass the Exam
Once you receive an email notification of application approval, schedule your licensing exam through PSI Services, LLC at an authorized testing center.
4 Confirm Employing Broker Sponsorship
Secure sponsorship from a licensed Michigan employing broker.
5 Start Your Career
Once you pass the exam and confirm broker sponsorship, your license will be issued and you can begin practicing as a licensed Michigan Real Estate Salesperson.
Visit the LARA website for complete details and additional resources.
Steps to Maintain Your License
1 Earn Required Credits
Complete 18 continuing education (CE) credit hours every 3-year licensing cycle.
Complete least 2 law-specific CE credit hours each year.
2 Know Your Expiration Date
If licensed after August 2020, or renewed effective November 1, 2021, your license has an individual expiration date based on your original license issue date.
This expiration date now determines:
Annual deadline completing law-specific CE.
Every 3-year deadline for full license renewal.
3 Check License Status
Use theUse the MiPlus lookup tool view your license expiration date and details.
4 Complete Approved Courses
Since November 1, 2018, CE courses must be certified by CE Marketplace.
The State of MichiganThe State of Michigan no longer approves or tracks CE courses directly.
Use CE Marketplace Find certified CE courses & Track your CE Marketplace-certified credit history (free service).
Steps to Obtaining a Michigan Real Estate Broker License
1Meet Experience Requirements
Have at least 3 years of full-time experience as a licensed real estate salesperson, or equivalent qualifying experience
2 Complete Required Broker Education
Complete 90 clock hours of approved broker coursework within 36 months prior to application (unless licensed continuously).
View a list of approved LARA approved broker coursework providers here. (Accela Lookup > Reports tab > Real Estate Approved Courses Report).
3 Pass the Broker Licensing Exam
Schedule and pass the Michigan Real Estate Broker License Exam through PSI Services, LLC.
4 Maintain Your Broker License
Complete 18 hours of continuing education every 3-year license cycle.
A minimum of 2 hours of legal education is required per licensing year.
Visit the LARA website for full details on obtaining and maintaining your Michigan Real Estate Broker License and for additional resources.