Yes: in Michigan, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the State Bar of Michigan. You can check a name yourself on State Bar of Michigan Member Directory.
Real estate attorneys in Michigan: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in Michigan?
The Michigan statutes read do not require an attorney to buy or sell a home. Only a person licensed in Michigan may practice law (MCL 600.916) and a recorded deed must name its drafter (MCL 565.201).
What closing costs does Michigan law set?
Michigan has no official typical closing-cost total. In Wayne County the seller owes transfer tax of $8.60 per $1,000 of value ($1,720 on $200,000) and recording a deed costs $30 per document.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · State Bar of Michigan
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: State Bar of Michigan Member Directory
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