How To Get Your Real Estate License In Michigan

Do you want to become a real estate agent and get your Michigan Real Estate License? Colibri Real Estate has taught thousands of aspiring real estate agents in Michigan, and we make it easy for you to get up to speed on the Michigan real estate license requirements.

9 Mandatory Hours
9 Elective Hours
18 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Michigan Real Estate license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Michigan State Board of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Michigan : All (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 18
Mandatory Hours: 9
Elective Hours: 9
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Education Cycle in Months: 36
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Michigan Real Estate licensees are required to take 18 hours of continuing education every 3 years.  Licensees are required to complete 2 hours of legal education, and 1 hour of Fair Housing courses in each year of a license cycle. License expiration date is based on original license issue date.

*Effective 2/13/2024 real estate professionals are required to complete  1 hour of Fair Housing each year of a license cycle.  
 
No final exam requirements, course review only!   Please click on this link for the course catalog: Course Catalog
 

No Final Exam Passing Requirement

Online Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online. 

Licensees can NOT receive credit for a class twice in the same renewal cycle (3 year period), however they can in consecutive cycles.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Michigan State Board of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons
Phone: 5172419288
Fax: 5173731044
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/real-estate
Address: Bureau of Commercial Services Licensing Division Testing & Education Services Lansing, MI 48913
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Michigan : All (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 18
Mandatory Hours: 9
Elective Hours: 9
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Education Cycle in Months: 36
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Michigan Real Estate licensees are required to take 18 hours of continuing education every 3 years.  Licensees are required to complete 2 hours of legal education, and 1 hour of Fair Housing courses in each year of a license cycle. License expiration date is based on original license issue date.

*Effective 2/13/2024 real estate professionals are required to complete  1 hour of Fair Housing each year of a license cycle.  
 
No final exam requirements, course review only!   Please click on this link for the course catalog: Course Catalog
 

No Final Exam Passing Requirement

Online Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online. 

Licensees can NOT receive credit for a class twice in the same renewal cycle (3 year period), however they can in consecutive cycles.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Michigan State Board of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons
Phone: 5172419288
Fax: 5173731044
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/real-estate
Address: Bureau of Commercial Services Licensing Division Testing & Education Services Lansing, MI 48913
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.

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