What’s in the Michigan Seller Disclosure Form?
Below is a section-by-section summary of what you will be asked to disclose when selling a home in Michigan. This is just a brief overview of what may appear on your form and can help you better plan for what to expect.
Devices, systems and services
Mark sellers Yes, Noor unknown for items such as:
☐ Major appliances (stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave)
☐ Home systems (electrical, plumbing, heating, central air, pump)
☐ Water and waste systems (well, pump, septic, city water/sewer)
☐ Extras (garage door opener, alarm system, ceiling fans, sprinkler system, fireplace, sauna/hot tub, pool equipment)
Ownership conditions and key systems
Structural and mechanical
☐ Water problems in basements or crawl spaces
☐ Roof leakage and estimated age
☐ Type/age of heating system
☐ Plumbing or electrical problems
☐ History of pests
Environment and safety
☐ Asbestos, radon, formaldehyde, lead paint
☐ Fuel or chemical storage tanks
☐ Contaminated soil
☐ Flood insurance status
☐ Ownership of mineral rights
Other matters that may affect the home
☐ Communal facilities (fences, driveways)
☐ Encroachments or easements
☐ HOA or supervision of common areas
☐ Unauthorized changes
☐ Subsidence, drainage, flooding or structural problems
☐ Major damage from the past (fire, wind, flood, landslide)
☐ Underground storage tanks
☐ Nearby farms, dumps, airports, shooting ranges
☐ Outstanding utility or municipal fees
☐ Pending lawsuits affecting the property
Other circumstances and factors
This is an open section where you can reveal anything not yet covered that could affect the value of the home or a buyer’s decision, such as past insurance claims, neighbor disputes or unusual quirks.
Additional explanation
This is a free space to clarify previous answers or provide details that did not fit elsewhere. If you marked ‘yes’ earlier in the form, this is your chance to fully explain.
Download and print our litmus test for disclosure
Use this link to download a printable checklist (62 KB) in preparation for completing the Michigan seller disclosure form. The questions in this litmus test reflect the types of details and issues you may need to disclose about your home – and what buyers expect to know.
Check all that apply to your Michigan property. If you are unsure of anything, make a note to consult your broker or do further research. The goal is to help you think about what needs to be documented and disclosed during the sales process.
#Whats #Michigan #Seller #Disclosure #Form