How to get your Michigan real estate license: Live or online 40 hour training course
Whether you’re located in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Traverse City, or the Upper Peninsula, you can now take the State of Michigan-approved 40-hour real estate pre-licensing course live from home or in person in Grand Haven.
This course is perfect for anyone asking:
- “How do I get my real estate license in Michigan?”
- “What’s the best real estate class near me?”
- “Can I take real estate classes online in Michigan?”
If you’re considering a new career in real estate, want to earn extra income on the side, or you’re a broker looking to grow your team, this course is your first step.
🏡 Why take your real estate pre-licensing course through WMLAR?
✅ Live Instruction, Online or In Person
Attend in person at our Grand Haven classroom, or log in live via Zoom from the comfort of your home. It’s the same expert instructor and engaging content—just two flexible ways to participate.
✅ Fully Approved for the Michigan Salesperson Exam
Our course includes the required 4 hours of civil rights law and meets all of the state’s pre-licensing requirements.
✅ Complete It in One Week
Classes run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll cover everything you need to know in just five days and walk away with the tools you need to pass the exam.
✅ Includes Study Materials and Practice Tests
We provide you with a course manual, math formula cheat sheet, and even two online Quizlets to help you study smarter—not harder.
✨ A great fit for career changers and side hustlers
Whether you’re…
- Tired of the 9-to-5 grind and ready for a new career path
- A stay-at-home parent re-entering the workforce
- Working a full-time job but building a real estate side hustle
- Recently laid off or navigating a life transition
- A property investor, landlord, or house flipper who wants to represent your own deals and keep more profit
…getting your Michigan real estate license could be the flexible, profitable next step you’ve been looking for.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Our course is designed to guide you from “I think I want to do this” to “I passed my exam and joined a brokerage and became a REALTOR®!” — all in just a few weeks.
💻Prefer a self-paced online option?
While we don’t currently offer a pre-recorded course, we partner with The CE Shop for fully online, self-paced learning.
🔗Ready to get started?
Visit our course page for upcoming dates, FAQs, and registration info:
👉 wmlar.com/michigan-40-hour-pre-licensing
Whether you’re changing careers or testing the waters with a side hustle, our course can turn your “maybe someday” into “I’m licensed and ready to go.” We’re here to support you every step of the way—and we can’t wait to see where your real estate journey takes you.
