How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Land Contract in Michigan

In 2024, a personal client in Michigan sought assistance with drafting a compliant land contract purchase/sales agreement. The client aimed to create a reusable template for selling a property, ensuring that it included specific terms such as a forfeiture clause, non-refundable deposit, and provisions designating maintenance and repairs as the buyer's responsibility. They hoped this initial drafting would facilitate future transactions while adhering to state regulations. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $850 to $1,000, all submitted to meet the client’s requested deadline of one week.