Michigan Real Estate Salesperson

Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam: What You Need to Know for 2026

You've put in the coursework. Now it's time to pass the Michigan Real Estate Salesperson exam and get your license. The test has 115 scored questions, a 180-minute clock, and a 70% passing threshold. That's 81 correct answers. It's not a gimme, but it's absolutely passable if you know what's on it. This article breaks down the exam structure, the topics that matter most, sample questions, and the study materials that will actually help. Start with our free practice exam to gauge where you stand right now.

Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam Overview

The PSI Michigan real estate exam is administered by PSI Exams. You can take it at a PSI test center in Michigan or choose remote proctoring from your own location — your call when you register.

The basics:
- Questions: 115 scored questions. A small number of experimental (unscored) questions may also appear — these are in addition to the 115 and won't affect your score.
- Time: 180 minutes
- Passing score: 70% — that's 81 correct out of 115 scored questions
- Format: Multiple choice, closed book. No notes, no reference materials allowed in the test center.
- Fee: $79, non-refundable, paid at registration

The exam covers Michigan-specific real estate law almost exclusively. There's no national portion on the salesperson exam — it's all state statute, agency rules, and licensing requirements. That changes how you should study.

For full details on test day procedures and policies, check the official exam bulletin.

Topics Covered on the Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam

Here's the breakdown by topic and how much of the exam each one represents. Study time should follow these weights.

Michigan Additional State Topics — 34.29% of the exam
This is the biggest chunk. It covers the Land Division Act (Public Act 591, including private road disclosures), Michigan Fair Housing under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, the Landlord Tenant Relationship Act, the Truth in Renting Act, State Transfer Tax, and the Michigan Condominium Act. Know the details, not just the headlines.

Michigan Statutory Requirements Governing Licensee Activities — 28.57% of the exam
This is the second-largest section. Advertising rules, commissions, allowable fees, disclosure and conflict-of-interest requirements, handling of contracts and listing documents, and trust account management. Scenario-based questions are common here.

Michigan Licensing Requirements — 14.29% of the exam
What requires a license, exemptions, types of licenses, eligibility, renewal, continuing education, and how to transfer or change your license.

Michigan Contractual Relationships — 14.29% of the exam
Agency relationships available in Michigan — including transaction coordinator, designated agency, dual agency, and required disclosures. Also covers broker/salesperson relationships and service provision agreements (listings, buyer-broker).

Michigan Department and State Board Duties and Powers — 8.57% of the exam
The department's general powers, investigations, hearings, conferences, exemptions, and penalties.

Sample Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam Questions

Here are five real-style questions pulled from the exam topic areas. Work through them — but we're not giving you the answers here. Take our free practice exam to find out how you do.

Question 1 — Michigan Additional State Topics

Under the Land Division Act, what happens if a seller fails to inform a purchaser in writing that a street or road abutting an unplatted parcel in an unincorporated area is private and not maintained by the county road commission?

A) The contract or agreement of sale is voidable at the option of the purchaser
B) The county road commission must assume maintenance of the road
C) The sale is automatically void
D) The seller is subject to criminal penalties

This question tests your knowledge of Public Act 591 disclosure requirements — a frequent topic in the Additional State Topics section.

Question 2 — Michigan Statutory Requirements Governing Licensee Activities

You are a salesperson representing a seller under a service provision agreement. A buyer makes an offer, which the seller accepts, and the purchase agreement is fully executed. The next day, you receive an additional offer from a different buyer. What is your obligation regarding this new offer?

A) You must always present all subsequent offers to the seller regardless of the circumstances
B) You are not subject to disciplinary action for failing to submit the additional offer, unless the service provision agreement requires that subsequent offers be presented
C) You must hold the additional offer until the first transaction closes or falls through
D) You must reject the additional offer immediately and notify the second buyer that the property is under contract

This one tests how Michigan statute governs offer handling under a service provision agreement — not what "common practice" might be.

Question 3 — Michigan Licensing Requirements

Under Michigan law, which of the following is TRUE regarding an owner selling property without using a licensed broker?

A) An owner selling a single-family home they personally occupy never needs a license regardless of frequency
B) An owner who devotes more than 15 hours per week in any 6-month period to the sale of real estate is considered to be engaging in sales as a principal vocation
C) An owner must obtain a broker's license before selling any property they own
D) An owner who is a licensed salesperson may freely sell any property they own without additional requirements

The key here is knowing exactly where Michigan draws the line between an exempt owner and someone who needs a license.

Question 4 — Michigan Department and State Board Duties and Powers

Under Michigan's Occupational Code, if a person receives a cease and desist order, within how many days must that person file a written request in order to be entitled to a hearing before the department?

A) 15 days after the effective date of the order
B) 30 days after the effective date of the order
C) 45 days after the effective date of the order
D) 60 days after the effective date of the order

Deadlines matter on this exam. Know the specific timeframes written into Michigan statute.

Question 5 — Michigan Licensing Requirements

You are a licensed salesperson employed by Broker A. One morning, you learn that Broker A's license has been revoked by the department. What is the immediate effect on your license?

A) Your license is automatically suspended, pending a change of employer and issuance of a new license
B) Your license remains active for 45 days to allow you to find a new broker
C) Your license is automatically revoked as well
D) Your license is unaffected as long as you continue to hold your pocket card

This is a scenario question about how broker revocation flows down to affiliated salespersons under Michigan law.

What Types of Questions to Expect

Our full practice exam includes 176 questions spread across all five topic areas. Here's what each area looks like in practice:

Michigan Additional State Topics — 50 practice questions
Expect fact-pattern questions on private road disclosures under the Land Division Act, fair housing violations under the Elliott-Larsen Act, landlord-tenant rights and notice requirements, transfer tax calculations, and condominium act rules. The range is wide — study all the subtopics.

Michigan Statutory Requirements Governing Licensee Activities — 47 practice questions
These questions put you in scenarios: you're the salesperson, something happens, what do you do? Topics include trust account handling, advertising compliance, disclosure obligations, and commission rules.

Michigan Licensing Requirements — 32 practice questions
Expect questions on who needs a license and who doesn't, license types, continuing education deadlines, and what happens when a licensee changes brokers or lets a license lapse.

Michigan Contractual Relationships — 20 practice questions
Questions on designated agency, dual agency, transaction coordinator roles, buyer-broker agreements, and how disclosures must be made and documented.

Michigan Department and State Board Duties and Powers — 27 practice questions
These cover the department's investigative authority, hearing procedures, penalty structures, and cease-and-desist processes. Details and deadlines are what the exam tests.

Study Materials

The Michigan real estate salesperson exam is a statute exam. You're being tested on specific Michigan laws — not general principles. Your study materials need to reflect that.

Primary resource: Study materials that cover the Michigan Occupational Code, the Michigan Real Estate License Law, and the state's agency rules. Make sure whatever prep book or course you use is updated for 2026 — the laws get amended, and outdated materials can send you in the wrong direction. Check the state licensing website for current regulatory guidance.

Our practice exam: The full paid version mirrors the real exam — 115 questions, 180-minute limit, same topic breakdown. Questions are pulled from a large pool, so every attempt is different. You get a score breakdown by topic, which tells you exactly where to spend more time. Start free with 10 questions, then upgrade when you're ready to push harder. No account required for the free version.

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Study Tips

Follow the topic weights. Michigan Additional State Topics is 34% of your exam. Michigan Statutory Requirements is another 29%. Together, that's nearly two-thirds of the test. Don't spend equal time on all five sections — spend time where the questions are.

Apply, don't just memorize. Fiduciary duties, agency relationships, and disclosure requirements appear throughout this exam in scenario form. Know what a licensee must do in a given situation — not just the definition of the concept.

Study Michigan law specifically. National real estate principles won't carry you here. The PSI Michigan real estate exam tests Michigan statutes, Michigan deadlines, and Michigan agency rules. A national prep book alone won't cut it.

Practice under real conditions. Timed practice under exam conditions is different from flipping through a PDF. Our practice exam replicates the actual test format, including the time pressure. Do at least a few full timed sessions before test day.

Know your deadlines and numbers. The exam frequently asks about specific timeframes — days to request a hearing, notice periods, license renewal windows. These are not things to "kind of know."

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Michigan Real Estate Salesperson exam cost?
The exam fee is $79. It's paid at registration and is non-refundable, so make sure you're ready before you schedule.

How do I register for the PSI Michigan real estate exam?
First, apply through the State of Michigan's MiPLUS website and get authorization to test. Once the Department approves your eligibility, go to the exam registration page or call PSI at (855) 579-4635 to schedule.

How many questions are on the exam and how long do I have?
The exam has 115 scored questions and 180 minutes. A small number of experimental questions may also appear — they won't be scored, and they're in addition to the 115.

What is the passing score?
You need to answer at least 81 of the 115 scored questions correctly — that's a 70% passing rate.

Is the exam open book?
No. The exam is closed book. No notes, no reference materials, nothing.

What ID do I need?
One valid, non-expired government-issued photo ID that also has your signature. Driver's license, passport, military ID, and similar documents qualify. The name on your ID must match your registration exactly.

Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes, without forfeiting your fee — but only if PSI receives your cancellation at least 2 days before your scheduled date. Reschedule online or by calling PSI. Voicemail and email are not accepted for cancellations.

What if I fail?
You'll receive a score breakdown by section, which tells you where to focus before you retake. You can also request a re-scoring by writing to PSI with your name, Social Security number, and test date.

How long do I have to use my exam fee?
One year from the date PSI receives your fee. Miss that window, and the fee is forfeited.

Can I take the exam remotely?
Yes. You can test at a PSI test center in Michigan or choose remote proctoring at your own location. You'll select your preferred format when registering.

Ready to Start?

The Michigan Real Estate Salesperson exam is a statute exam. Know the law, know the deadlines, know how to apply them to real scenarios. That's the whole game.

Start by taking our free practice exam — 10 Michigan real estate salesperson exam questions, no account needed. See where you stand, then decide whether the full 115-question timed exam is the next step. Good luck.