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How to get a real estate license in Royal Oak, MI

There is no separate Royal Oak real estate license. Agents in Royal Oak 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

Royal Oak by the numbers

Active licensees
563
Brokers
27
Associate brokers
124
Salespersons
412
Licensed broker companies
84
First licensed in the last 12 months
44

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 Royal Oak

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 Royal Oak.

Offices in Royal Oak

1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Royal Oak: 1 Century 21.

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 Royal Oak

Questions

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

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 Royal Oak?

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: Northville · Troy · Birmingham · Clarkston · Waterford · Rochester · Lake Orion · Milford

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

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