A Realistic 21-Day Plan to Pass the Michigan Exam

Mistake 1: Skipping Seller Disclosure Act

Michigan's mandatory disclosure form is heavily tested. National prep doesn't cover MI-specific requirements.

The fix: Memorize the Seller's Disclosure Statement contents and timing.

Mistake 2: Confusing riparian vs. littoral rights

Lake property transactions are common in Michigan. The exam tests the distinction.

The fix: Memorize riparian (flowing water) vs. littoral (still water) rights and their applications.

Mistake 3: Misunderstanding land contracts

Michigan uses land contracts more than most states. The exam tests installment sale provisions.

The fix: Study Michigan land contract structure and rights of buyers and sellers.

Mistake 4: Misreading agency disclosure timing

Michigan requires agency disclosure at first substantive contact.

The fix: Memorize Michigan's agency disclosure form and timing.

Mistake 5: Skipping math practice

Math woven into scenario questions catches candidates.

The fix: Do at least 50 practice math problems.

What separates pass from fail

Pass: studied Seller Disclosure Act, mastered riparian/littoral, understood land contracts.

Fail: relied on national prep, skipped MI-specific topics.

Week 1: Foundation

Day 1-2: Cold practice exam. Day 3-7: MI license law, LARA rules.

Week 2: Michigan-specific deep dive

Day 8-10: Seller Disclosure Act + riparian/littoral rights. Day 11-12: Agency disclosure and land contracts. Day 13-14: Trust accounts.

Week 3: Simulation

Day 15-17: National content review and math intensive. Day 18-19: Full timed practice exam. Day 20: Targeted review. Day 21: Light review, exam day.

Three things every plan should include

1. At least 1 timed simulated exam.
2. At least 50 Seller Disclosure and riparian/littoral practice questions.
3. At least 50 math problems.