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How to get a real estate license in Hastings, MI

There is no separate Hastings real estate license. Agents in Hastings 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

  1. Meet the basics
  2. Take 40 hours of prelicensure education
  3. Apply in MiPLUS
  4. Pass the PSI exam
  5. Add your employing broker

Full Michigan guide · Renewal and CE rules

Hastings by the numbers

Active licensees
64
Brokers
5
Associate brokers
14
Salespersons
45
Licensed broker companies
7
First licensed in the last 12 months
6

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 Hastings

The Michigan guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide.

Agents in Barry County

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Hastings?

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 Hastings?

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: Middleville · Delton

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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