Michigan Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Michigan you need to satisfy the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 18 hours per 3-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Michigan requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required18 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle36 months
CE tracking systemCE Marketplace (operated by Michigan Realtors; free electronic CE tracking at cemarketplace.net) — not the standalone "CE Broker" system
Governing bodyMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons)

Within each 3-year license cycle a salesperson must complete at least 18 clock hours of continuing education on subjects relevant to the management, operation, and practice of real estate. At least 2 of those hours must be completed in EACH year of the license cycle on real estate laws, rules, and court cases (i.e., at least 6 of the 18 hours are law-focused, spread across the three years). LARA-published renewal guidance and third-party providers also note a 1-hour-per-year fair housing component as part of the law/legal requirement. There is no separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement (the 40-hour prelicensure course, including 4 hours of civil rights/fair housing, is a one-time pre-license requirement, not a renewal requirement). Since Jan 1, 2015 CE courses no longer need state pre-approval or reporting to LARA as a renewal condition; licensees self-certify and must retain proof for at least 4 years subject to audit.

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Michigan Real Estate CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons) before purchasing.

Michigan Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Michigan?

Michigan requires about 18 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Within each 3-year license cycle a salesperson must complete at least 18 clock hours of continuing education on subjects relevant to the management, operation, and practice of real estate. At least 2 of those hours must be completed in EACH year of the license cycle on real estate laws, rules, and court cases (i.e., at least 6 of the 18 hours are law-focused, spread across the three years). LARA-published renewal guidance and third-party providers also note a 1-hour-per-year fair housing component as part of the law/legal requirement. There is no separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement (the 40-hour prelicensure course, including 4 hours of civil rights/fair housing, is a one-time pre-license requirement, not a renewal requirement). Since Jan 1, 2015 CE courses no longer need state pre-approval or reporting to LARA as a renewal condition; licensees self-certify and must retain proof for at least 4 years subject to audit.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Michigan?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons) and the completion is reported through CE Marketplace (operated by Michigan Realtors; free electronic CE tracking at cemarketplace.net) — not the standalone "CE Broker" system. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Michigan Real Estate CE?

Michigan uses CE Marketplace (operated by Michigan Realtors; free electronic CE tracking at cemarketplace.net) — not the standalone "CE Broker" system to track Real Estate continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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