Get License in Michigan
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The Basics
- 40-Hour Pre-License Course
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
Ultimate Learning
- 40-Hour Pre-License Course
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- CompuCram Exam Prep
- Live & Interactive Instruction
- Career Booster Pack (1-year access)
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in Michigan
Complete 40 hours of approved Pre-Licensing education.
Successfully complete an approved 40 clock-hour Pre-Licensing course.
Pass the course final exam.
After you complete all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 70%.
Select a sponsoring broker.
o be licensed, you must first be associated with a current and active Michigan sponsoring broker. It's important to find the right broker to work with since this person will serve as your mentor as you start your new career in real estate. You will then mail your application to the PSI office to get pre-approved to take the licensing exam. The National portion of this exam consists of 80 questions and a 90-minute time allowance. The State portion consists of 30 questions and a 30-minute time allowance.
Start the application.
To apply for your Michigan real estate license with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), click here. You'll receive an email providing you with an exam candidate ID number that is required to register for the exam. License application fees are valid for one year and the following process must be completed within one year from the date fees are paid.You will have 150 minutes to complete the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion Next, you will take the Massachusetts salesperson licensing exam, which is administered by PSI. The National portion of the exam consists of 80 questions to be answered within 150 minutes. The State portion consists of 40 questions to be answered within 90 minutes.
Pass the Michigan real estate examination.
PSI administers the Michigan real estate licensing exam. This 115 question test is comprised of two portions, covering both state and national requirements, which you will have 180 minutes to complete.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Learn from licensed brokers and educators who have trained thousands of real estate professionals since 1982.
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
Can I take both online and livestream?
Each class must be completed in the format it was started to receive credit.
Can you take the Minnesota real estate exam without classes?
No, you cannot take the exam without completing your real estate pre-licensing course in Minnesota.
How long does it take to get a Minnesota real estate license?
It varies per person on how long it takes to get a Minnesota real estate license depending on the pace in which you complete the 90 hours of pre-licensing coursework and pass your licensing examination, the time it takes you to complete the application process and find a sponsoring broker, and application processing times.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Minnesota?
To obtain a real estate license in Minnesota, you must be at least 18 years old, complete the approved 90 hours of Minnesota real estate pre-licensing education, which includes Course I, Course II, and Course III, pass the real estate licensing examination by earning a minimum score of 75% on both the state and general portions. Additionally, applicants need to obtain sponsorship from a licensed Minnesota real estate broker, and finally, apply for your Minnesota real estate license application.
This course is offered in affiliation with Colibri Real Estate.