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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Michigan is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
Candidates for a Michigan real estate salesperson license must complete 40 hours of Pre-Licensing education, select a sponsoring broker, and successfully pass the state licensing exam. For detailed information on this and other requirements, refer to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website.
The time it takes to get a Michigan real estate salesperson license can vary. It may take up to a few months to complete the required Pre-Licensing education, obtain candidate endorsements, find a sponsoring broker, go through the application process, and schedule and take the state licensing examination.
In addition to tuition costs for the required Pre-Licensing education (which may vary per course provider), the state licensure exam fee is $79 and the state application fee is $88 for a three year cycle.
Applicants are NOT required to have a diploma or GED in order to become a real estate agent in Michigan.
Michigan offers license renewal online. You can visit this site, register for an account, and complete your renewal. Keep in mind that this requires your license renewal and the Record ID/licensing number therein.
Michigan residents are approved to get their real estate Pre-Licensing education online as long as the provider is approved by the state.
According to state law, Michigan requires Continuing Education (CE) in each calendar year of each three-year license cycle for those who wish to renew their current license on an active status.
Individuals with a criminal record can receive a real estate license in Michigan, but the candidate's criminal record must be reviewed and approved by the Michigan Licensing & Regulatory Affairs group.
It's difficult to determine the "average salary" of a real estate agent in Michigan, seeing as there is so much variance. According to Indeed.com, full-time Michigan agents average about $70k per year.
Data from 2021*
Students will need to take their test through PSI testing services. You can visit their website to enroll and learn more.
Students will need to complete one 40-hour course for their Michigan Pre-Licensing education. This course provides practical business knowledge to be a successful real estate salesperson in Michigan.
To become a real estate agent in Michigan, applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Every three years, Michigan real estate agents are required to completed 18 hours of Continuing Education.
Michigan has no reciprocity agreements, so out-of-state agents will have to take the standard path to Michigan real estate licensure. For agents seeking reciprocity in states outside of Michigan, there are additional resources that can help explain how the process works in other states
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