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Michigan Real Estate Exam Prep

Everything the Michigan exam actually tests: the national outline plus Michigan license law, with a dedicated state-law bank in the free Freehold app.

The Michigan exam at a glance

PSI-administered exam for Michigan LARA. Salesperson: 115 questions (115 points), 70% to pass, 180 minutes. Broker: 115 questions scored on a 120-point scale (national broker items can be worth up to two points), 75% to pass, 210 minutes. Verified against the PSI Michigan Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin, 'Examination Summary Table', 2026-07-27. Delivered as a single combined sitting.

About 30% of exam questions cover Michigan-specific law and rules; the rest follow the national outline.

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Sample Michigan law questions

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Under Article 25's definition of a real estate broker, which activity would NOT by itself make someone a broker?

  1. Selling real estate they personally own as owner-occupant, with no fee to a third party
  2. Listing property for others for a fee
  3. Negotiating the purchase of real estate for others for compensation
  4. Engaging in property management as a vocation for others
Show answer & explanation

Selling real estate they personally own as owner-occupant, with no fee to a third party — A person selling only their own property, without collecting a fee for representing someone else, falls outside Article 25's broker definition, unlike listing, negotiating, or managing for others.

Source: Michigan Legislature — Occupational Code Article 25

What is the minimum age to hold a Michigan real estate salesperson license?

  1. 21 years old
  2. 16 years old
  3. 18 years old
  4. There is no minimum age
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18 years old — Article 25 bars LARA from issuing a real estate license to anyone under 18 years of age.

Source: Michigan Legislature — Occupational Code Article 25

How many hours of prelicensing education must a Michigan salesperson candidate complete before taking the exam?

  1. 90 hours
  2. 60 hours
  3. 150 hours
  4. 40 hours
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40 hours — Michigan salesperson candidates must complete 40 hours of approved prelicensing coursework, less than the 90 hours required for a broker license.

Source: Michigan LARA — Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Guide

Michigan exam FAQ

How many questions are on the Michigan real estate salesperson exam?

The Michigan salesperson exam has 115 questions with a time limit of 180 minutes. You need 70% to pass.

What score do you need to pass the Michigan broker exam?

The Michigan broker exam requires 75% to pass, across 115 questions in 210 minutes.

Who administers the Michigan real estate exam?

The exam is administered by PSI. PSI-administered exam for Michigan LARA. Salesperson: 115 questions (115 points), 70% to pass, 180 minutes. Broker: 115 questions scored on a 120-point scale (national broker items can be worth up to two points), 75% to pass, 210 minutes. Verified against the PSI Michigan Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin, 'Examination Summary Table', 2026-07-27. Delivered as a single combined sitting.

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