Monday, March 28, 2016

FREE for Veterans!

Real Estate

Veterans can now get state licensed for free in Michigan.

Michigan Salesperson Prelicensure Course, test fees, license fees - ALL FREE for Veterans!

As a US Army Veteran, I'm going to pursue my Michigan Real Estate License.
I have previously held a Real Estate license in South Carolina.

LARA Services for Veterans

Information for Active Duty Military Personnel, Veterans & Military Spouses

Helpful Links

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New Salesperson License Application

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Prelicensing

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Review for the Exam

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Classes

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Continuing Education

100 - Con Ed 2015. This class is 3 back to back classes: TRID 2 ...

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News

New state agency bridges the gap between veterans, benefits In January, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency was established to improve customer service to the men and women who served their nation in the military. 

The new agency, housed within the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is dedicated to making sure Michigan’s 650,000 military veterans are receiving the benefits they have earned through service to their country. 

The Veterans Affairs Agency’s focus will be on increasing awareness of veterans’ benefits and services, improving the state’s customer service delivery model, increasing efficiency, and fostering collaboration among federal, state and local partners. 

The agency is beginning with pilot programs in Wayne and Kent counties to discover where gaps exist in providing benefits to veterans. Those pilot programs will develop into a customer service model in which veterans can more easily be connected to services and benefits and providers share veteran information with each other. 

For more information on the Veterans Affairs Agency, please visit www.michigan.gov/dmva or contact my office. 

Laws ease the path for veterans to obtain jobs During the last legislative session, new laws were established to aid veterans looking for employment once they have successfully served their country in uniform. With veteran unemployment rates in Michigan topping 25 percent.

Legsilation that allows state licensing agencies to accept military training in certain trades as required training to obtain a trade license in electrical journeyman, journey plumber and private security guard or agency. 

In addition, legislation was enacted that waives the license fees for a variety of professions, allowing qualified veterans to enter their field of expertise without having to pay initial licensing fees. 

Legislation under consideration this session will create a special driver’s license designation for military veterans. Instead of having to produce paperwork to prove service to the nation, the designation allows easier identification of veterans to receive benefits and discounted services that some businesses offer. The Legislature will continue working to provide better