Michigan real estate salesperson
Michigan Real Estate Exam: Format, Topics and Rules
The facts, straight from PSI's Michigan candidate bulletin: how the test works, what's on it and the rules on test day.
Last updated November 11, 2026
Format and scoring
| Michigan salesperson exam | |
|---|---|
| Scored questions | 115: 80 national + 35 Michigan |
| Unscored questions | 1 to 10 trial questions mixed in; they don't count but they use your time |
| Time | 180 minutes (the tutorial, up to 15 minutes, isn't counted) |
| Passing score | 70%, which is 80 correct |
| Changing answers | Allowed, any time before the clock runs out |
| Results | Passers see only "PASS". If you fail, you get a score for each major section. |
| Fee | $79 per attempt, non-refundable; the fee expires one year after you register |
National part: 80 questions
| Topic | Share | ≈ Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts | 19% | 15 |
| Agency | 13% | 10 |
| Practice of real estate | 12% | 10 |
| Property ownership | 10% | 8 |
| Financing | 10% | 8 |
| Valuation | 8% | 6 |
| Property disclosures | 7% | 6 |
| Real estate calculations | 7% | 6 |
| Transfer of title | 6% | 5 |
| Land use controls | 5% | 4 |
| Property management | 3% | 2 |
Question counts are our rounding of PSI's percentages.
Michigan part: 35 questions
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Additional state topics (Condominium Act, Land Division Act, fair housing, landlord-tenant, transfer tax, MSHDA, Right to Farm, land contracts) | 12 |
| Rules for licensees' activities (advertising, fees, disclosure, trust money, records, inducements, closing duties) | 10 |
| Licensing requirements | 5 |
| Agency and contractual relationships in Michigan | 5 |
| Duties and powers of LARA and the Board | 3 |
On the exam, "Department" means LARA and "Board" means the Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
Booking, changing and test day
- Apply first: salesperson candidates apply on MiPLUS and wait for LARA's approval; then book with PSI online or by phone.
- Booking: as late as 7:00 p.m. Eastern the day before, if seats are open.
- Cancel or reschedule at least 2 days ahead (a Monday exam by Saturday) on PSI's site or by phone, or you lose the fee. Voicemail and email don't count.
- ID: one valid, unexpired government photo ID with your signature, with your name exactly as you registered.
- At a test center: arrive 30 minutes early; phones, watches, bags and calculators stay out of reach.
- Online: no breaks at all, no scratch paper, camera on you the whole time, a clear quiet room, and you can't switch computers or rooms.
Source: PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for Michigan real estate examinations (updated July 6, 2026); Michigan LARA real estate licensing pages. Rules change: confirm with PSI before your exam.
Questions people ask
Is the Michigan real estate exam 115 or 125 questions?
115 count. PSI can add 1 to 10 unscored trial questions, so some people see up to 125 on screen. You need 80 of the 115 scored ones.
Is a calculator allowed?
Not your own. PSI's Michigan bulletin lists handheld calculators among the electronic devices you can't bring in. Check the current bulletin before test day.
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