Michigan Real Estate Salesperson Exam — All Questions
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Michigan real estate licensing is governed by Article 25 of the Occupational Code and administered by which agency?
- a.The Michigan Department of Treasury
- b.The Federal Real Estate Commission
- c.The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)✓
- d.The Michigan Association of Realtors
Michigan real estate salespersons and brokers are licensed under Article 25 of the Occupational Code (P.A. 299 of 1980), administered by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). A private trade association such as the Realtors does not license practitioners.
In Michigan, a licensed real estate salesperson may lawfully receive compensation for a completed transaction from:
- a.Only the employing broker with whom the salesperson is associated✓
- b.Any party to the transaction directly
- c.The buyer in cash at closing
- d.Another salesperson at a different brokerage
A Michigan salesperson must be associated with a licensed broker and may accept compensation only through that employing broker, not directly from buyers, sellers, or other licensees. This keeps the broker responsible for supervision.