Michigan Real Estate Agent / Broker Continuing Education Requirements
Requirements Overview
Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs requires 18 hours of continuing education per three-year renewal cycle, broken down to 6 hours annually. Each year, licensees must complete 2 hours of Real Estate Law covering statutes, rules, and court cases, plus 1 hour of Fair Housing. The remaining 3 hours are electives.
The same requirements apply to salespersons, associate brokers, and brokers — there is no license-type distinction. As of February 13, 2024, the annual Fair Housing hour must be completed independently each year; prior-year completion no longer satisfies the current-year requirement.
Since November 1, 2018, all CE courses must be certified through CE Marketplace (cemarketplace.net), replacing state-managed course approval. Courses may not be repeated within a single three-year license term, and licensees must pass a final exam with a 75% or higher score to receive credit. Professional designation course hours count toward the CE total.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Law | 2 | Every renewal | 2 hours per year (6 hours per 3-year cycle) covering laws, rules, and court cases regarding real estate. Annual requirement. |
| Fair Housing | 1 | Every renewal | 1 hour per year (3 hours per 3-year cycle). As of February 13, 2024, must be completed annually — prior-year completion does not satisfy current-year requirement. |
Renewal Pathways
Exemptions
- Mid-Cycle New Licensee — Licensees who receive their license after the beginning of the current cycle may have CE hours prorated for the year of issuance.Proration is at the department's discretion
How You Can Complete Your CE
Provider Requirements
Since November 1, 2018, all CE courses must be certified by CE Marketplace (www.cemarketplace.net). Michigan LARA no longer directly approves or tracks CE courses. Professional designation courses also count toward CE hours.
Tips for Michigan Real Estate Agents
- Complete your Fair Housing hour every year — as of February 2024, you cannot batch multiple years' worth into a single year.
- Do not repeat the same course within your 3-year license term; duplicates will not count toward your total.
- Verify all courses are CE Marketplace-certified before enrolling — LARA no longer directly approves or tracks CE courses.
- Professional designation courses (GRI, CRS, etc.) count toward your CE hours, so check if credentials you are already pursuing offer qualifying credit.