For an ordinary taxable sale, Michigan's state real estate transfer tax is $3.75 for each $500 of the property's value at the time of sale, or part of $500. The county real estate transfer tax is generally another 55 cents for each $500, or part of $500. The seller is generally responsible under state law.
State and county exemptions are separate. Check the property's county, sale value, and any exemption for the actual sale with the title or closing professional. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Michigan state and county real estate transfer taxes.
That does not include your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes. Keep those amounts separate when you compare what you may keep.
Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 207 — state transfer tax →·Michigan Compiled Laws, Act 134 of 1966 — county transfer tax →