The Michigan Business & Real Estate Law Learning Center

Free guides written for people who want to understand the process before they make a move.


Whether you're forming an LLC, selling your home without an agent, or trying to claim proceeds after a tax foreclosure, the guides here walk through the process step by step, cite the Michigan statutes that govern it, and tell you when it's time to bring in a lawyer.

Do Michigan Homebuyers Need a Real Estate Attorney?

Michigan does not require a homebuyer to hire a real estate attorney. But purchasing a home is often the largest financial commitment a person will make, and an attorney can help protect the buyer...
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Title Insurance in a Michigan FSBO Sale

Title insurance is a one-time insurance policy that protects a buyer or lender from certain ownership problems that existed before closing but are discovered later. In a Michigan for-sale-by-owner...
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How Much Can You Save Selling FSBO in Michigan?

Selling for sale by owner in Michigan can save a homeowner about 6.2% of the sale price in traditional real estate commission—roughly $6,000 for every $100,000 of home value. That is meaningful...
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How to Sell a House FSBO in Michigan

If you sell a home for sale by owner in Michigan, you must handle the sale with accurate documents, required disclosures, a written purchase agreement, and a proper closing. For most one-to-four...
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