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Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam Cheat Sheet (2026)
A free, printable Michigan Real Estate Salesperson exam cheat sheet: the 64 highest-yield points to know, grouped into 26 sections that follow the exam's content areas, each section with its published weight.
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- Last updated: September 2026.
Studying in order?
In the Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam guide: A Common Traps list and a Check Yourself set with a worked answer key closing each of the 10 national chapters. Practice here stays free.
Property Ownership
8% 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
- Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
Financing
9% of the exam- Notes and Security Instruments
- Loan Types and Common Clauses
- Federal Lending Laws
Contracts
17% of the exam- Essential Elements and Validity
- Offer, Acceptance, and Counteroffers
- Common Real Estate Contracts
- Performance, Breach, and Remedies
Agency
13% of the exam- Creating Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Clients vs. Customers
- Types of Agency
Property Disclosures
8% of the exam- The Duty to Disclose Material Facts
- Latent vs. Patent Defects
- Federally Required Disclosures
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- Fair Housing
- Advertising and Antitrust
- Trust Funds and License Law
Property Management
6% of the exam- The Management Relationship
- Leasehold Estates and Lease Types
- Landlord and Tenant Rights
Real Estate Calculations
8% of the exam- The Basic Percentage Formula
- Area, Volume, and Land Measurement
- Finance and Proration Calculations
Property Ownership
8% of the exam- Real vs. Personal Property and the Bundle of Rights
- Estates and Forms of Co-Ownership
Land Use Controls and Regulations
5% of the exam- Public Controls: Police Power and Eminent Domain
- Private Controls: Easements and Restrictions
Valuation and Market Analysis
8% of the exam- Principles and Approaches to Value
- CMA vs. Appraisal
Financing
9% of the exam- Mortgage Instruments and Clauses
- Loan Types and Federal Laws
Contracts
17% of the exam- Elements of a Valid Contract
- Types of Contracts and Breach
Agency
13% of the exam- Creating Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Types of Agency Relationships
Property Disclosures
8% of the exam- Material Defects and Stigmatized Property
- Environmental and Federal Disclosures
Transfer of Title
6% of the exam- Deeds and Their Covenants
- Title Assurance and Recording
Practice of Real Estate
12% of the exam- Fair Housing
- Trust Funds, Advertising, and Supervision
Property Management
6% of the exam- The Management Agreement and Agency
- Leases and Landlord-Tenant Basics
Real Estate Calculations
8% of the exam- Commissions, Proration, and Percentages
- Area, Value, and Loan Math
State License Law (Michigan)
40% of the exam- Regulatory Structure and License Types
- Compensation and Supervision
State Agency Rules (Michigan)
25% of the exam- Agency Disclosure
- The Michigan Seller Disclosure Act
State Practice, Closing, and Escrow (Michigan)
20% of the exam- Earnest Money and Trust Accounts
- Land Contracts and Closing Customs
State Licensing Requirements (Michigan)
15% of the exam- Becoming Licensed
- Renewal and Continuing Education
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