Selling a house
How to verify a cash home buyer in Michigan
Similar names are common in this business, so check who you are really dealing with before you sign.
Side by side
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Match the name on the contract to the Michigan LARA business entity record |
| Title company | A closing through an independent title company |
| Earnest money | Written terms for the deposit |
| Assignment clause | Whether the buyer can pass the contract to someone else |
| Pressure | No one should rush you past an attorney review |
General comparison. Details vary by company and contract. Not legal or financial advice.
A note on names: Swift Investment Group, at 640 N Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, is a different company from Swift House Buying and other businesses with similar names.
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