What Are the Legal Steps to Selling a House in Michigan?

Selling your home is a big decision, and in Michigan it involves more than just finding a buyer and signing papers. Michigan has specific legal steps every seller must follow – from the moment you list your home to the day you close the deal. Missing a step or skipping a required disclosure could delay your sale or even land you in legal trouble. But don’t worry! In this friendly guide, we’ll walk you through each step in plain English, with pro tips and examples (from right here in Metro Detroit) to make the process easier.

By the end, you’ll know exactly what to expect: the forms you need to fill out, the laws you need to follow, and how to tackle everything from listing to closing with confidence. We’ll also highlight how The Perna Team – one of…

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Is Spring the Best Time to Sell in South Lyon?

Selling your home is a big decision, and timing can significantly impact your success. In South Lyon, Michigan, many homeowners ask: Is spring really the best time to sell? In this detailed guide, we’ll dive into local real estate trends for 2024 and early 2025 to answer that question with facts. We’ll explore South Lyon’s home prices, days on market, and buyer activity, and compare spring vs. summer, fall, and winter market conditions. We’ll also look at who the buyers are (local vs. out-of-town) and what features they’re looking for in 2025. Finally, we’ll highlight The Perna Team’s proven track record in South Lyon and why we’re a trusted choice for sellers. Let’s jump in!

South Lyon Housing Market Trends (2024–2025)

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Home For Sale: 1285 Chaffer Drive, Rochester Hills Michigan 48306

Home for Sale:1285 CHAFFER Drive, Rochester Hills 48306

The Perna Team proudly presents 1285 Chaffer Drive in Rochester Hills, a stunning 4-bedroom, 2.2-bath luxury estate. This home effortlessly combines sophistication and elegance, offering the perfect retreat in one of Rochester Hills' finest neighborhoods.

1285 CHAFFER Drive, Rochester Hills 48306

The Home

This move-in-ready colonial home offers 2,873 square feet of bright, open living space. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, and a partially finished basement, there's plenty of room to relax and entertain. Enjoy the expansive game room with a wet bar, perfect for gatherings and fun-filled nights. The large Pella windows flood the home with natural light,…

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Home for Sale: 6035 Mapleview Lane, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

Home for Sale: 6035 Mapleview Lane, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

6035 Mapleview Lane, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

Michael Perna of The Perna Team has assisted a client with listing their home at 6035 Mapleview Lane, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 of Paint Creek Farms Subdivision. Conveniently located close to schools, parks, shopping, and other amenities, this home is ideal for a growing family.

6035 Mapleview Lane, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

The Home

This move-in-ready colonial home boasts 2,956 total square feet of finished living space, including a spacious living area, chef's kitchen, home office/library, 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths, and a partially finished basement.

• Move-in-ready
• 2,956 total square feet of finished…

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Fall Is the New Spring

In 2020, our fall market will be much like past spring markets.

Fall is definitely the new spring market, as you’ll learn in our upcoming webinar on Saturday, September 12. We’ve seen the spring season extended and then extended again thanks to extremely low interest rates. It’s a fantastic time to get your home on the market and get it sold for top dollar.

The Google search terms “Sell my home,” “Sell my home fast,” and “I need to get out of my home” are being searched at a rate 46% higher than they were just six months ago. This means there is a ton of inventory about to come on the market, and we need to dig in to see when the best time to list yours is. I think inventory will double, and it might even double again. This could…

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Home For Sale in Heatherwyke, Novi at $250K! - Coming Soon!

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Home Property Summary

This Charming Colonial Style, split-level home is a must see! Home features 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths and over 1600 Sq Feet! Open kitchen with granite counter tops, an abundance of cabinets, ceramic tile flooring & stainless appliances. Separate dining room perfect for your family dinners. Living room with new carpet, nice size picture window and plenty of natural light flowing through. Spacious Family room is on the lower level also with new carpet and perfect for family time! Half bath and laundry area both on the lower level as well. All 3…

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How You Can Help Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey has had an absolutely devastating impact along the coast. We are doing everything we can to help and have information on how you can do so too.

There are many great Metro-Detroit area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Valuation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 248-886-4450 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 

Today we’ll be making a departure from our usual subject, real estate, to talk about something a little different: Hurricane Harvey.

This storm has been one of the greatest natural disasters of our time,…

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Home For Sale in Castle Gardens, Livonia $200K - Coming Soon!

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4 Bedrooms	2.1 Baths	0 Fireplace	2-Car Detached Garage

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This home is assigned to Livonia Public Schools. The district is comprised of 27 educational buildings, each of which offers outstanding academic opportunities to our students. The district is a closed school district and does not accept students outside of its designated geographical boundaries. The district has consistently been ranked as one of the top districts statewide, a distinction held since the 1960s. 

Randolph Elementary School is less than a mile from this home. The school is rated 4/10 by greatschools.org…

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36538 Saxony Rd, Farmington, MI 48335

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Welcome Home to this 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1971 Sq Foot Colonial Home in the highly sought after Chatham Hills Subdivision. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel microwave and stove, hard-wood floors and lots of cabinetry. Formal dining room with entrance into the kitchen. Living room is spacious with lots of natural lighting. Open family room with gas fireplace and door-wall to…

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The Low Down on Radon & FREE Radon Test - Courtesy of the Perna Team

Today Kurt from Protech Environmental is here to talk about why getting your home tested for radon is so crucial.

There are many great Metro-Detroit area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Valuation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 248-886-4450 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 

What is radon and why is getting your home tested for it so important? Kurt from Protech Environmental is here to help me answer that for you today.

Radon is an odorless and colorless gas. It’s caused by uranium decay in the soil surrounding a home’s…

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