Michigan Real Estate License Courses Online
Are you looking for real estate classes in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing or any other city in Michigan? Enroll in our accredited Michigan real estate licensing courses online today. Start a career you’ll love in a state that makes dreams happen. As a Michigan real estate agent, be your own boss and enjoy unlimited earning potential.
Self-paced Michigan real estate license course packages
For learners who require more time while juggling work and family demands, move through pre-licensing courses at your own pace. Even better? Listen to the entire course with a read-along, audio learning option. Plus, track your course progress with our award-winning student dashboard. Our 40-hour pre-licensing course has updated modules with interactive learning, instructional videos, and case studies for better engagement and retention.
Ultimate Learning
- 40-Hour Pre-License Course
- State-Approved Instructor Support
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
- Improved Learning Options to Support Retention
- Simulated Exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Audio Review Guides
- Exam Crammer Webinar Series
- Instructor Q&A
- 20+ real estate “how-to” videos
- Job aids for new agents
- Buyer and seller checklists
- Customizable action plan templates
Preview your Michigan Education
Why choose Colibri for your Real Estate Pre-licensing classes in Michigan?
Learn from local experts
Our real estate instructors bring years of experience in local real estate sales and teaching best practices. They are experts in helping students simplify and retail complex concepts likely to be included in the state exam.
Enjoy flexible learning options
Get the education you need — your way, every day. Choose the learning method that best fits your lifestyle from self-paced courses to our instructor led, livestream experience.
Amplify your career confidence
If you’re here, a career in real estate is already calling you. Let’s make it happen. Join 520,000 other students who found success with us.
How to get a Real Estate License in Michigan
To become a real estate agent in Michigan, you must first get your Michigan real estate license. The process of getting your real estate license generally takes a few months and includes the following steps:
1
Enroll in a Michigan real estate school
The first step to getting your Michigan real estate license is to enroll in a real estate school and complete a 40-hour real estate pre-licensing course.
2
Pass the course final exam
Once you have completed the 40-hour Michigan real estate pre-licensing course, you must pass a course exam that will help prepare you for the state exam. The exam consists of 100 questions with a minimum passing score of 80%.
3
Complete the background check
You may need to submit a background check to verify your identity and right to work as a real estate agent in Michigan.
4
Apply for your Michigan real estate license
Submit your application online by filling out the relevant form with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) either electronically or via mail.
5
Pass the state license exam
Licensing exams in Michigan are conducted by PSI Examination Services. You must make a reservation with PSI no less than 24 hours before your examination date. You will be expected to provide a non-refundable examination fee.
You need to get a score of 70% or higher to pass the state real estate license exam in Michigan.
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FAQs
If a student does not pass the Michigan real estate license exam within 30 days of completing the exam prep course, we’ll reimburse the original cost of either your pre-licensing package or the exclusive exam prep you purchased.* For reimbursement, email us at [email protected] with a copy of your exam results, including the date of the exams, within 30 days of the failed exam attempt.
*Specific state laws or regulations prohibit some students from qualifying. For example, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and New Jersey do not permit guarantees to passing the real estate licensing exam.
A real estate license in Michigan can cost between $350-$570 depending on your preferred real estate school and course. The cost of a real estate license course or package in Michigan at Colibri is between $144-$456.
Here is a breakdown of the various fees and expenses included in the total cost of a real estate license in Michigan:
Course / Package Fees: $144-$456
Background Check: N/A
Salesperson License Fees: $88
Examination Fees: $79
In Michigan, a student or licensee is expected to spend at least 2 days in an accredited real estate licensing course or program. The courses at Colibri are available for durations between 2 days and 6 months.
Yes, you can! Colibri offers students or licensees to attend classes and complete their pre-licensing course fully online with livestream and flexible self-paced packages.
No, Michigan does not have reciprocity for real estate licenses.
No, you cannot take the exam without completing your real estate pre-licensing course in Michigan.
It varies per person on how long it takes to get a Michigan real estate license depending on the pace at which you complete the 40 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.
To obtain a real estate salesperson license in Michigan, you must be at least 18 years old and possess good moral character, complete an approved 40-hour Michigan real estate pre-license course, submit the Michigan salesperson license application, pass both the state and national portions of the real estate salesperson licensing examination, achieving a score of 70% or higher, and finally, secure sponsorship from a licensed Michigan broker.
Read more about the Michigan real estate license requirements.