How to get a real estate license in Rochester Hills, MI
There is no separate Rochester Hills real estate license. Agents in Rochester Hills 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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Rochester Hills by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 595
- Brokers
- 35
- Associate brokers
- 95
- Salespersons
- 465
- Licensed broker companies
- 51
- First licensed in the last 12 months
- 35
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 Rochester Hills
The Michigan guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Rochester Hills?
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 Rochester Hills?
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.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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