How to get a real estate license in East Lansing, MI
There is no separate East Lansing real estate license. Agents in East Lansing hold a Michigan salesperson license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Michigan guide.
The Michigan steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 40 hours of prelicensure education
- Apply in MiPLUS
- Pass the PSI exam
- Add your employing broker
Full Michigan guide · Renewal and CE rules
East Lansing by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 218
- Brokers
- 27
- Associate brokers
- 60
- Salespersons
- 131
- Licensed broker companies
- 42
- First licensed in the last 12 months
- 15
Source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) real estate licensee list (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Counted by the city and ZIP code of the address on file with the state (county from the ZIP code, using Census 2020 ZIP areas). Active means an active license.
Picking a brokerage in East Lansing
The Michigan guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in East Lansing.
Offices in East Lansing
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in East Lansing: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Professionals 830 W Lake Lansing Rd Ste 290, 48823 (517) 332-5100 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in East Lansing
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in East Lansing?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issues it and it covers all of Michigan. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in East Lansing?
Any school approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Lansing · St. Johns · Dewitt
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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