Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Michigan

Q: Is it legal for a seller to write up their own land contract agreement using a form from legal zoom?

Also can a Michigan broker close on that land contract transaction ?

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Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
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  • Staten Island, NY

A: Yes, provided that it contains all the necessary elements required for a contract. At the same time, it could be like walking on landmines.

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Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
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  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: It's legal to do so, but boy can it open up a can of worms when it comes to enforcing these documents. Legal Zoom and other online template sellers all expressly state that they are not attorneys and are not responsible should those documents not secure the desired outcome, so caveat emptor!

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