How to get a Michigan real estate license
Michigan real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 40 (must include at least 4 hours of civil rights law / equal opportunity in housing)
- Broker requirement
- 90 hours of broker pre-license education (incl. 9 hrs civil rights/equal opportunity in housing, completed within 36 months of application unless actively salesperson-licensed during that period) + 3 years full-time real estate experience (or related field, case-by-case)
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- 115 total questions covering national and Michigan-specific real estate principles and practices (per PSI/LARA candidate materials); national and state components combined in single exam session
- Passing
- 70%
Preparing for the Michigan exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Michigan and the larger share of the exam. Study your Michigan state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Michigan real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Michigan real estate license?
40 (must include at least 4 hours of civil rights law / equal opportunity in housing)
What does the Michigan real estate salesperson exam cover?
115 total questions covering national and Michigan-specific real estate principles and practices (per PSI/LARA candidate materials); national and state components combined in single exam session
How do I become a realtor in Michigan?
Complete required pre-license education (40 (must include at least 4 hours of civil rights law / equal opportunity in housing)), pass the licensing exam (PSI; 115 total questions covering national and Michigan-specific real estate principles and practices (per PSI/LARA candidate materials); national and state components combined in single exam session), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Michigan real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bpl/Real-Estate-Brokers-and-Salespersons/Licensing-Information/Real-Estate-Salesperson-Licensing-Guide.pdf
- https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bpl/Real-Estate-Brokers-and-Salespersons/Licensing-Information/Real-Estate-Individual-Broker-Licensing-Guide.pdf
- https://www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/office-of-the-great-seal/notary
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Michigan real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.