Michigan Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements

Know Exactly What CE You Need

Michigan real estate continuing education is simpler than most states—but there’s one catch:

You must complete requirements every year—not just by the end of the cycle.

This guide breaks down exactly what you need so you stay compliant and avoid renewal issues.

Why Michigan CE Trips People Up

Michigan looks simple on the surface:

• 18 hours every 3 years

But here’s what makes it different:

• You must complete specific hours every year
• Deadlines are based on your individual license issue date
• Missing a yearly requirement can cause compliance problems—even if you hit 18 hours total

Michigan CE Requirements (At a Glance)

To renew your Michigan real estate license, you must complete:

• 18 total hours every 3 years

Within those 18 hours, you must complete each year:

• 2 hours of legal education
• 1 hour of fair housing

👉 That equals:

• 6 hours legal total
• 3 hours fair housing total
• 9 hours electives

The Annual Requirement (Most Important Rule)

Unlike many states, Michigan requires CE every year, not just at renewal.

Each Year You Must Complete:

• 2 hours Legal
• 1 hour Fair Housing

👉 Total: 3 hours per year minimum

If you skip a year, you risk being out of compliance—even if you make up hours later.

Full 3-Year Breakdown

Over your full license cycle, you’ll complete:

• 6 hours Legal
• 3 hours Fair Housing
• 9 hours Electives

👉 Total: 18 hours

Electives can be taken anytime during the 3-year period.

License Cycle & Deadlines

Michigan uses an individual license expiration date based on when your license was issued.

That means:

• Your CE deadline is tied to your personal expiration date
• You must complete required hours each year before that date

Salesperson vs. Broker Requirements

Michigan keeps it simple:

• Salespersons and brokers have the same CE requirements
• Both must complete 18 hours every 3 years
• Both must complete legal + fair housing annually

The Biggest Mistakes Michigan Licensees Make

❌ 1. Waiting until the end of the cycle

Michigan requires yearly completion—not just 18 hours total.

❌ 2. Missing the annual legal requirement

You must complete 2 hours of legal every year, not just once.

❌ 3. Forgetting fair housing each year

Fair housing is required annually—not just once per cycle.

❌ 4. Not knowing your expiration date

Your deadline is based on your license issue date—not a fixed statewide date.

How to Stay Compliant (Simple Strategy)

✔ Take CE Every Year

Complete:

• 2 hours legal
• 1 hour fair housing
• 3 hours elective

👉 Total: 6 hours per year (recommended)

✔ Use an Annual CE Package

Instead of tracking everything manually, take a yearly CE bundle that includes:

• Legal requirement
• Fair housing requirement
• Electives

✔ Track Your Expiration Date

Your renewal deadline is tied to your license—not the calendar year.

Why Students Choose Perry Real Estate College

100% Online and Self-Paced

Complete your CE anytime, anywhere.

Built for Michigan’s Annual Rules

Courses are structured to meet yearly legal and fair housing requirements.

State-Approved Courses

All courses meet Michigan CE requirements.

Support 7 Days a Week

Get help whenever you need it.

Choose Your Michigan CE Package

Annual 6-Hour CE Package

Covers:

• 2 hours legal
• 1 hour fair housing
• 3 hours electives

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Full 18-Hour CE Package

Complete your entire 3-year requirement at once.

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