Does Michigan require registration for REI Wholesaling telemarketers?

Yes — Michigan requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in Michigan?

Up to $5,000 per violation (or $25,000 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

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Michigan Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2018

Private Right of Action

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Required

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REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Michigan

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Michigan

Guide last reviewed: January 2024

Michigan REI Wholesaling Overview

Michigan's 3-call-per-year limit is the rule that catches REI wholesalers off guard. You can only contact the same property owner about the same subject three times in a calendar year. That means meticulous tracking of every outreach attempt — not just successful connections, but attempts. The 9 AM start time is also a common trip-up for national campaigns that assume the federal 8 AM floor. Practical path: register with LARA, start calling at 9 AM, track call frequency religiously, scrub DNC lists, and use manual dialing. Automated outreach without written consent triggers federal TCPA.

Penalty/Violation

$5,000

Willful

$25,000

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Stricter than federal

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Michigan LARA as a telephone solicitor ($10,000 surety bond),Calling hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time — ONE HOUR LATER than federal start time,No calling on legal holidays (Michigan is stricter than federal),Maximum 3 calls per year to the same person about the same subject — track meticulously,Scrub against Michigan DNC list AND federal NDNC before every campaign,Identify yourself, company, and purpose within 30 seconds of call start,Provide a callback number during the call,Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the safest cold outreach method,Federal TCPA requires prior express written consent for ATDS calls to cell phones,Honor opt-out requests — remove within 10 business days,EBR exemption for existing sellers/buyers provides limited relief,FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) applies,Keep detailed call logs showing dates, times, and subjects for 3-call-limit compliance

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top Michigan violations for REI wholesalers: (1) Calling before 9 AM — Michigan starts an hour later than most expect; (2) Exceeding the 3-call-per-year limit to the same property owner about the same topic; (3) Calling on legal holidays; (4) Failing to identify and provide callback number within 30 seconds; (5) Using auto-dialers without written consent — triggering federal TCPA liability.

Special Exemptions

Licensed Michigan real estate professionals may have partial registration exemption. EBR exemption for existing relationships. B2B exemption for commercial property owners in their business capacity. The 3-call-per-year limit still applies even with EBR.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsAllowed

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →