Applications/Licenses

What requirements must you meet to be approved by the Department as an instructor?

Is teaching or has taught real estate courses at an accredited institution of higher learning Is properly licensed or certified by the Department or other governmental agency and is engaged in the real estate aspects of appraising, financing, marketing, brokerage management, real property management, real estate counseling, real property law or other related subjects Possesses alternative qualifications approved by the Department and is qualified by experience, education or both to supervise and instruct a course of study

How much continued education is required to renew the license?

18 hours in a license cycle. At least two per calendar year

What are some exceptions to the continued education requirements?

A real estate broker, associate broker or salesperson who receives a license issued in the second year of the 3-year license cycle is required to complete 12 hours of continuing education to renew his or her license. A real estate broker, associate broker or salesperson who receives a license issued in the third year of the 3-year licensing cycle is required to complete 6 hours of continuing education to renew his or her license.

What do you receive when you become licensed and where must they be displayed?

A real estate license, which is issued to the employing broker to be displayed in their office and a pocket card which must be carried by the salesperson as proof of licensing.

What are some license renewal exceptions?

Any licensee who is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States in an area designated as a combat zone is temporarily exempt from the renewal license fee, continuing education requirements and any other related requirements. The licensee is obligated to inform the Department by written or electronic mail of the desire to exercise the temporary exemption and provide proof of the active-duty status. If the licensee applying for the temporary exemption is responsible for supervision and oversight of licensed activities, he or she must notify the Department what arrangements have been made for adequate provision of that supervision and oversight. A temporary exemption is valid until 90 days after the licensee's release from the active duty upon which the exemption was based, but shall not exceed 36 months from the date of expiration of the license.

What are instructors responsible for?

Complying with all laws and rules relating to real estate education. Providing students with current and accurate information. Maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Assuring and certifying attendance of students enrolled in courses. Providing assistance to students and responding to questions relating to course materials. Attending workshops or instructional programs required by the Department.

What may the Department do in regards to education?

Conduct, hold or assist in conducting or holding a real estate clinic, meeting, course or institute, which may be open to a real estate licensees Incur the necessary expenses in connection with any clinic, meeting, course or institute Assist educational institutions in Michigan with sponsoring studies, research and programs for the purpose of raising the standards of professional practice in real estate and the competence of licensees.

What requirements must a real estate school meet to be approved by the Department?

Have met the Department's criteria for course content and number of clock hours Are taught by instructors who have met the criteria for instructors

How long must schools keep the students records and what must they contain?

No less than three years. They must contain the student's name and address The number of clock hours attended The student's grade, if an examination is required to determine successful completion of the course The date of course completion

When are license renewal due by?

October 31st of the year they expire

What happens if you are late in renewing your license?

Paying the regular renewal fee Paying a late renewal fee Completing continuing education (if not already completed)

What are the different applications and what are they used for?

Request for Name and/or Address Update - used to change any personal information which may require update to the Bureau as required by law Broker Company or Branch Office License or Relicensure Application - This is a re-certification for an office or broker company that was previously inactive Broker-Individual or Associate Broker License or Relicensure Application - This form re-activates a previous inactive license. Consent to Service of Process - Required for out of state licensing Detailed License Verification Request - Provides a history of a licensee when they require a history of licensure for other states or requirements outside real estate. Instructions for a New Salesperson License Application - with pictures (Online) - This is the recommended method for applying for licensure. New Salesperson License Application (Online) - This is a direct link to the icola online registration and application Form. Prelicensure Attendance Verification - Submitted by Real Estate Express upon completion of your course. Prelicensure Course Approval Application - For Real Estate Schools only Reinstatement Application (For Licenses in Revoked Status Only.) Request for Duplicate License - When a salesperson requires a replacement Salesperson Relicensure Application - For previously licensed Salespersons Salesperson Transfer Application (Online) - This is a direct link to the icola account Temporary Military Spouse License Application - This is a special licensure allowance for military spouses. Transfer Application or Employing Broker Notification - Associate Broker or Salesperson - Used by salespersons who applied for licensure without a broker.

How do you renew a license that has been lapsed for more than three years?

Six (6) hours of continuing education for every year the license was lapsed 90 clock hours of approved prelicensure education for broker licensees or 40 clock hours of approved prelicensure education for salesperson licensees The applicable broker or salesperson license exam · Unit 3: License Application After Revocation · A person whose license has been revoked cannot apply for a new license for at least 3 years after the service of the final order. · To be considered for a license following a revocation, an applicant must meet all educational and examination requirements in effect at the time of application. · The Department will not grant any credit for education, examinations or experience obtained before the revocation

How do you renew a license that has been lapsed for less than three years?

Submitting the appropriate application form Paying the appropriate fees Completing 6 approved clock hours of continuing education for each of the years the license was lapsed.

What must the certificate of completion contain?

The date of course completion The name of the course attended If the course is approved for continuing education, the topic approval numbers, if assigned The name and approval number of the school, sponsor or institution The name of the student The number of clock hours completed by the student The signature of the course coordinator

What is the fastest way to apply for a new salesperson license?

To apply online