How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Michigan
40 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $227, on top of a course starting at $149.
Requirements set by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Michigan requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires 40 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Michigan uses PSI. The exam is 115 questions, split 80 national and 35 state. The exam fee is $79.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Michigan charges $60 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $88, paid to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
- 6
Keep the license current
Michigan requires 18 hours of continuing education every 3 years to renew.
Next steps
Michigan Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Michigan require? ▾
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Michigan real estate license cost? ▾
Michigan charges $227 in state fees: $79 exam fee, $88 application fee, $60 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Michigan? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Michigan real estate exam? ▾
Michigan uses PSI. The exam is 115 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 35 on Michigan law.