Michigan Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in Michigan. Defaults below reflect typical Michigan transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.

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Estimated net proceeds — Michigan

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Enter a sale price below to estimate your net proceeds in Michigan.

Net Proceeds Calculator — Michigan

Defaults reflect typical Michigan practice. Edit any field to match your transaction.

Figures last updated: June 2026

Sale & loan

Commission

Agent commission
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Post-NAR settlement: the buyer-agent share is negotiable. Switch to listing-only if you're not offering buyer-agent compensation.

Title & closing costs

Owner's title insurance — who pays?

In Michigan, the seller customarily pays this. Informational only — the premium amount isn't included in the totals below.

Optional adjustments

Breakdown

Gross sale price$0
Agent commission− $0
Mortgage payoff− $0
Title / escrow services− $0
Transfer / excise tax− $0
Recording fees− $75
Settlement / escrow fee− $450
Home warranty− $0
Repairs / concessions− $0
Property tax proration− $0
HOA dues owed− $0
Total deductions− $525
Estimated net proceeds$0

Selling a home in Michigan: what to expect

Transfer / excise tax

0.86% (0.75% state + 0.11% county)

Title & closing custom

Owner's title policy customarily paid by the SELLER.

Recording fees ~$30 flat per document.

Typical commission

Around 5.5% of the sale price in Michigan, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.

Typical total seller closing costs

About 1.0%-2.0% of sale price (excluding agent commission).

Notes specific to Michigan

  • Michigan charges a state transfer tax of $7.50 per $1,000 of sale price plus a county component, all customarily paid by the seller.
  • A principal-residence seller may qualify for a state transfer tax exemption if the home's SEV has not increased since purchase and other conditions are met.
  • Sellers typically pay for the owner's title insurance policy in Michigan.

Frequently asked questions — Michigan

Who pays the transfer tax in Michigan?

0.86% (0.75% state + 0.11% county)

What are typical seller closing costs in Michigan?

Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in Michigan typically pay about 1.0%-2.0% of sale price of the sale price in closing costs. Owner's title policy customarily paid by the SELLER.

What is the typical real estate commission in Michigan?

The typical combined real estate commission in Michigan is around 5.5% of the sale price, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Commission is always negotiable.

Do I need an attorney to sell a home in Michigan?

Michigan closings are typically conducted by a title or escrow company; an attorney is not generally required, though sellers may choose to retain one.

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