Completing and tracking your Continuing Education credits keeps your license current, your business running, and you in the know! Don't let 'em lapse! Find out how to get 'em and track 'em here...
What is Continuing Education? |
Important!The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) should always be your go-to for the most current information regarding your real estate license. You can always find the most up-to-date laws and polices on LARA's website. |
How long is the Licensing cycle? |
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How do I know what my Continuing Education requirements are? |
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Where can I take Continuing Education courses? |
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How do I keep track of my credits? |
What is Continuing Education?
Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires you as a real estate licensee to complete qualifying Continuing Education (a.k.a. Con Ed or CE) credits to keep your license in good standing and to qualify for license renewal.
How long is the Licensing Cycle?
The Licensing cycle lasts three (3) years and license renewals are required every three (3) years. Every licensee's cycle is based on the date their real estate license was issued or renewed.
For Example:If you received your license on March 1st, 2024, your renewal will be required by March 1st, 2027.
Recommended Schedule |
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Cycle Year One-2024Credits2 Legal Credits Required+ 1 Fair Housing Law + 3 Additional Credits = 6 Credits Total |
Cycle Year Two-2025Credits2 Legal Credits Required+ 1 Fair Housing Law + 3 Additional Credits = 6 Credits Total |
Cycle Year Three-2026Credits2 Legal Credits Required+ 1 Fair Housing Law + 3 Additional Credits = 6 Credits Total |
How do I know what my Continuing Education requirements are?
It is recommended that you know your license date (when you passed the State exam) and always obtain your educational requirements directly from LARA. Continuing Education is a requirement for all license holders even if you are newly licensed or your license is in holding.
Each cycle year, you should take at least:- two (2) hours of required legal training
- three (3) hours of additional credits
- one (1) hour of Fair Housing credits
To avoid fines or penalties as well as the suspension of your license, you must complete your required Continuing Education credits. Important: Your four (3) additional credits may be legal too, however the two (2) required legal credits must be legal credits.
LARA should always be your go-to for the most current information regarding your real estate license. You can always find the most up-to-date laws and polices on LARA's website.
Where can I take Continuing Education courses?
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GKAR 5830 Venture Park Drive |
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How do I keep track of my credits?
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If at any time the state decides to audit you, they will require you to prove you have completed the Continuing Education requirements for the current cycle. It is strongly recommended that licensees be proactive in tracking their Continuing Education credits since audits affect at least 10 percent of licensees annually! |
"A licensee must retain evidence acceptable to the Department that demonstrates he or she has met the CE requirements for at least 4 years after the date of that certification, and must produce that evidence at the request of the Department." - LARA |
- Self-track - Document your progress in a spreadsheet and store your certificates (electronic or paper copies)
- CE Marketplace - Any licensee can create a free account to track their credits. You can upload your proof of completion, certificates, dates, etc.
- Name of Course
- Name of School / Course Provider
- Certificate or Official Proof of Completion
If you don't track your Continuing Education credits, you put yourself at risk for fines or for your license to lapse, both of which can really cost you!