Michigan Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Michigan real estate agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
Applies to Real Estate Salesperson, Individual Broker, Standard CE — Salespersons & Brokers (18 hrs / 3-year cycle).
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Getting licensed for the first time? Michigan requires 90 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What Michigan requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 18 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Real Estate Salesperson, Individual Broker, Standard CE — Salespersons & Brokers (18 hrs / 3-year cycle)
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Michigan real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires.
- 3 license classes
18 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Real Estate Salesperson
- Individual Broker
- Standard CE — Salespersons & Brokers (18 hrs / 3-year cycle)
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Michigan real estate agents must cover
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Legal Updates (Real Estate Laws, Rules & Court Cases)min. 6 hours
Fair Housingmin. 3 hours
Elective Coursesmin. 9 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Michigan
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 18 hours and topics Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
We report your completion through the board's portal within 10 days. Then renew every 3 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Michigan real estate agent license.
Questions Michigan real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Michigan real estate agents need?
- Michigan real estate agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
- Which license classes does the Michigan real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 18 hours requirement applies to: Real Estate Salesperson, Individual Broker, Standard CE — Salespersons & Brokers (18 hrs / 3-year cycle).
- What topics are required for Michigan real estate agents continuing education?
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons requires coverage of: Legal Updates (Real Estate Laws, Rules & Court Cases) (6 hours); Fair Housing (3 hours); Elective Courses (9 hours).
- How are completed CE hours reported to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons?
- Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Michigan real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Michigan requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Michigan real estate agents licensing resources
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
The Michigan board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via state portal.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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