Michigan Seller Disclosure Requirements

The Michigan Seller's Disclosure Act

Michigan law (the Seller Disclosure Act, MCL 565.951 et seq.) requires most residential sellers to complete a Seller's Disclosure Statement — a standardized form listing known material defects in the property. This applies even in as-is sales. You must disclose what you know about the condition of: structural components (foundation, roof, walls), mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), environmental hazards (asbestos, lead paint, radon), water intrusion or drainage issues, pest infestations, and any legal issues affecting the property.

The Cash Sale Difference

When selling to a cash buyer like Maverick Integrity Group, disclosure is straightforward — there's no fear of "scaring off" the buyer. We expect issues. Our offer accounts for them. You're simply completing a legal requirement honestly, and our offer already factors in whatever condition the property is in. This is very different from listing with an agent, where every disclosed defect becomes a negotiation point or a reason for buyers to walk away.

What You Don't Have to Disclose

Michigan law does not require sellers to disclose: that a death occurred on the property (unless it affected the physical condition), that a registered sex offender lives nearby, or that the property is (or was suspected to be) haunted. These are protected from mandatory disclosure under Michigan law.