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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Which Michigan state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers?
Answer: A. Real estate licensing in Michigan is administered through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), which oversees the Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. Industry trade groups like the Michigan Association of Realtors are private organizations, not the licensing regulator.
Question 2 of 5
How many hours of approved pre-license education must an applicant complete before sitting for the Michigan real estate salesperson exam?
Answer: B. Michigan requires 40 hours of approved pre-license education for a salesperson applicant. This is a relatively low requirement compared to many other states, but the 40-hour course must be completed before the licensing exam.
Question 3 of 5
May a Michigan real estate salesperson accept a commission or compensation directly from the buyer or seller in a transaction?
Answer: B. A Michigan salesperson may be compensated only by the broker under whom the salesperson is licensed. Accepting commission or a fee directly from a buyer, seller, or another licensee outside the employing broker is prohibited.
Question 4 of 5
If a Michigan salesperson changes employing brokers, what must occur regarding the license?
Answer: B. A salesperson can work only under the broker shown on the license. When changing brokers, the salesperson must complete the transfer so the license is associated with the new employing broker, and may not conduct licensed activity for the new broker until that is done.
Question 5 of 5
Which state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers in Michigan?
Answer: B. Real estate licensing in Michigan is administered by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons operates within LARA, but the regulating department is LARA itself; the trade association does not license individuals.
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What you need to know
To qualify, a salesperson applicant must complete 40 hours of approved pre-licensure education and pass the state exam. A salesperson cannot operate independently; the license must be held and supervised by a sponsoring broker who is responsible for the salesperson's real estate activities.
Getting a Michigan Real Estate Salesperson License: FAQs
Is Getting a Michigan Real Estate Salesperson License on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Michigan real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Michigan test this differently?
Michigan applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Michigan rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
