Michigan Real Estate License Requirements 📜

For Salespersons 🧑‍💼

Age and Residency 🎂🏠

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No Michigan residency requirement.

Character Standards 🛡️

• The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires applicants to demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• Applicants with criminal records may need to provide additional documentation.

Education Requirements 📚

• Complete 40 hours of pre-license education from a LARA-approved school.
• Topics include real estate principles, practices, and Michigan-specific laws.

Application Process 📄

• Submit your application online through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
• Paper applications are available but may incur additional fees.

Background Check and Fingerprinting 🔍

• Complete fingerprinting through a LARA-approved vendor.
• Fees vary depending on the provider.

Sponsorship Requirement 🤝

• You must be sponsored by an active Michigan-licensed broker to activate your license.

Exam and Fees 💳

• Pass the Michigan real estate salesperson exam ($79).
• Pay the LARA licensing fee ($88).

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For Brokers 🧑‍💼

Basic Requirements 📋

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No Michigan residency requirement.

Experience and Education 🎓

• Complete 90 hours of approved pre-license education.
• Have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson within the last 5 years.

Application and Background Check 📑

• Submit your application to LARA and complete fingerprinting and background check requirements.

Exam and Fees 💰

• Pass the Michigan broker exam ($79).
• Pay the LARA licensing fee ($138).

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Exam Outline and Resources 📖

Michigan Real Estate Exam Outline

Access crucial information regarding the Michigan Real Estate Exam. Download and read the Candidate Handbook to fully understand the test-taking process:

Michigan Real Estate Candidate Handbook (PDF)

Passing Scores 🎯

• Salesperson Exam: 115 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 70% correct answers.
• Broker Exam: 115 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75% correct answers.
• Time Allowed: 4 hours to complete either exam.

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What to Bring on Exam Day 🎒

• Two matching forms of ID with signatures; one must be government-issued with a photo (e.g., driver's license, passport). michigan.gov
• A basic, silent, non-scientific calculator (optional).

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Important Michigan Real Estate Contacts 📞

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

• Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933
• Phone: 517-241-9288
• Website: michigan.gov/lara
• Email: lara-bcs-licensing@michigan.gov

Michigan Realtors

• Address: 720 N. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48906
• Phone: 517-372-8890
• Website: mirealtors.com
• Email: info@mirealtors.com