{"id":45548,"date":"2024-07-11T09:54:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T16:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=45548"},"modified":"2025-07-16T10:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:11:36","slug":"closing-costs-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/closing-costs-in-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Closing Costs in Michigan: A Guide for Sellers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disclaimer: This article provides estimates of a seller\u2019s closing costs that are meant for educational and research purposes only; our calculations are not a guarantee.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

When selling your home, the dollar amount it sells for and what you\u2019ll actually walk away with will likely differ substantially. Before planning your next steps, you\u2019ll want to factor in your closing costs to determine how much money you\u2019ll actually pocket when the sale is completed.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re selling your home in the Wolverine State, you might have asked yourself, \u201cWhat are my closing costs in Michigan?\u201d<\/p>\n

Michigan sellers usually pay closing costs ranging from 6% to 10% of the home\u2019s sale price. These costs include title searches, title insurance, and transfer taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our guide will break down seller closing costs in Michigan, giving you an idea of what to expect regarding your bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What are closing costs?<\/h2>\n

Closing costs are any fees paid when finalizing the purchase or sale of your property. They can include a wide range of fees, like property taxes or insurance; most are standard for homeowners and sellers. Others, like transfer taxes, will vary depending on where your home is located when it sells.<\/p>\n

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Mortgage\/Loan payoff amount<\/h2>\n

Before transferring your title to a new owner, you\u2019ll need to pay off any remaining balance on your mortgage<\/a>. This will include the principal (the amount actually owed), along with any remaining interest. To get an idea of what you\u2019ll owe, you can use a closing costs<\/a> or mortgage payoff calculator<\/a> to assist you.<\/p>\n

Depending on how deep you are into your mortgage, you may also be on the hook for a pre-payment penalty<\/a>. Lenders typically charge this to deter homeowners from paying their mortgages off early, as it costs the lender money.<\/p>\n

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Property taxes<\/h2>\n

According to WalletHub, Michigan ranks 38th in the country<\/a> in terms of property taxes, just outside of the top 10 highest in the nation.<\/p>\n

Real estate in Michigan is taxed at a rate of 1.35%, with a median home value in the state of $201,100. To get a better idea of what you might owe, consult a property tax calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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