Frequently Asked Questions

With hard work and dedication you can become a real estate in as little time as 2 weeks to a month. The average amount of time it takes to become a real estate agent is 90 days. 

Follow these steps to become an agent.... 

• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Complete 40 hours of approved pre-license education. (Check out CNO academy). 
• Submit an application to take the Michigan real estate salesperson licensing exam and receive authorization to test
• Find employment with a sponsoring broker (Century 21 Curran & Oberski), who will oversee their activities as a real estate salesperson. 
• Complete and submit a license application, along with any associated fees, to the appropriate regulatory agency. 
• It is important to note that maintaining a real estate license in Michigan requires adherence to renewal and continuing education requirements.

• The average income of a real estate agent in Michigan can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, market conditions, and individual effort. It's important to note that real estate agents work on a commission basis, earning a percentage of the sales price of the properties they sell. Therefore, their income can fluctuate significantly from year to year.
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2020, the average annual wage for real estate sales agents in Michigan was $52,320. However, this figure represents the average for all agents in the state and may not reflect the earnings of individual agents.

Realtors do not make a salary they do make a commission. A commission is a form of compensation based on a percentage of the sale price (in the case of real estate it would be the sales price of the property.)