How to get a real estate license in Grand Haven, MI
There is no separate Grand Haven real estate license. Agents in Grand Haven 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
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Grand Haven by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 217
- Brokers
- 15
- Associate brokers
- 50
- Salespersons
- 152
- Licensed broker companies
- 33
- First licensed in the last 12 months
- 17
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 Grand Haven
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 Grand Haven.
Offices in Grand Haven
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Grand Haven: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt 506 S Beacon Blvd, 49417 (616) 844-9000 · 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 Grand Haven
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Grand Haven?
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 Grand Haven?
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: Zeeland · Hudsonville · Spring Lake · Jenison · Allendale · West Olive
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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