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Michigan Real Estate Broker Exam Cheat Sheet (2026)
A free, printable Michigan Real Estate Broker exam cheat sheet: the 68 highest-yield points to know, grouped into 16 sections that follow the exam's content areas, each section with its published weight.
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- 456 free Michigan Real Estate Broker practice questions on the same material, every one explained.
- Last updated: September 2026.
Studying in order?
In the Michigan Real Estate Broker guide: A 60-question national practice exam, with a key that explains all four options and not just the right one. Practice here stays free.
Property Ownership
10% of the exam- Real vs. Personal Property and the Bundle of Rights
- Estates in Land
- Forms of Co-Ownership
Land Use Controls and Regulations
5% of the exam- Government Powers Over Land
- Zoning and Public Land-Use Tools
- Private Land-Use Controls
Valuation and Market Analysis
8% of the exam- Value, Price, and Cost
- The Three Approaches to Value
- CMA, BPO, and the Limits of a License
Financing
9% of the exam- Notes and Security Instruments
- Loan Types and Common Clauses
- Federal Lending Laws
Contracts
19% of the exam- Essential Elements and Validity
- Offer, Acceptance, and Counteroffers
- Common Real Estate Contracts
- Performance, Breach, and Remedies
General Principles of Agency
13% of the exam- Creating Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Clients, Customers, Single and Dual Agency
- Broker Supervision and Vicarious Liability
Property Disclosures
7% of the exam- The Duty to Disclose Material Facts
- Latent vs. Patent Defects
- Federally Required Disclosures
Property Management
5% of the exam- The Management Agreement and Trust Funds
- Leasehold Estates and Lease Types
- Landlord and Tenant Rights
Transfer of Title
6% of the exam- How Title Transfers
- Types of Deeds
- Recording and Title Assurance
Practice of Real Estate
12% of the exam- Brokerage Management and Supervision
- Trust Accounts, Commingling, and Conversion
- Fair Housing, Antitrust, and Risk Management
Real Estate Calculations
6% of the exam- The Basic Percentage Formula
- Area, Volume, and Investment Measures
- Finance and Proration Calculations
Duties and Powers of the Department and the State Board of Real Estate
8% of the exam- General Powers
- Investigations, Conferences, Hearings and Exemptions
- Penalties
Michigan Licensing Requirements
10% of the exam- Activities Requiring a License, and Exemptions
- Types of Licenses
- Eligibility
- Renewal and Continuing Education
- Transfer or Change in License
Statutory Requirements Governing the Activities of Licensees
37% of the exam- Advertising
- Commissions and Fees
- Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
- Handling of Contracts, Documents and Listings
- Handling of Monies and Trust Accounts
- Place of Business and Branch Offices
- Record Keeping
- Inducements
- Dispute Resolution
- Stigmatized Property
- Closing Responsibilities
Contractual Relationships and Michigan Agency
13% of the exam- Agency Relationships Available in Michigan
- Designated Agency
- Broker and Salesperson Relationships
- Service Provision Agreements
Additional Michigan Statutes
32% of the exam- Land Division Act and Private Roads
- Michigan Fair Housing
- Landlord and Tenant, and Truth in Renting
- Usury
- State Transfer Tax
- Condominium Act
- MSHDA
- Antitrust
- Right to Farm
- Land Contracts and Dodd-Frank
- Seller Disclosure Act
Now prove you know them
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