Allows choice of brokerage services
	Allows brokers to offer rebates to consumers

In March 2007, new minimum services bills (H.B. 4416 and 4417) were proposed in the Michigan House of Representatives. Unlike their predecessors, these bills would allow consumers to waive services they do not wish to purchase, with the exception of receiving detailed closing statements. The bills were passed into law on April 9, 2008 and became Public Acts 90-08 and 91-08, respectively.

Consumers can:

• Search for a Flat fee MLS broker in Michigan and Go FSBO!
• Wipe out the listing brokerage commission and save thousands.
• Stay in control by eliminating certain contractual risks that are present when using a full service real estate broker.
• Deal directly with a licensed Michigan broker. Fees vary by State, County, and Local Broker.
• MLS Listings are updated in real time and are available for viewing on www.realtor.com and your local MLS 24/7.
  
  

Antitrust Division documents:

Press release:

• The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission Encourage Michigan Senate Committee to Continue to Allow Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (10/20/2005)

Comment letters:

• Letter to Governor Granholm Re: Michigan House Bill 4416 (05/30/2007)
• Letter to Lt. Governor Cherry and Senator Birkholz Re: Michigan House Bill 4849 (06/02/2006)
• Letter to Senator Sanborn and Director Hollister Re: Michigan House Bill 4849 (10/18/2005)

Related documents on the Internet:

• Michigan Public Acts 90-08 and 91-08 establishing requirements for brokers to perform minimum services but allowing consumers to waive those services.
• Michigan House Bills 4849 and 4850 would have established requirements for brokers to perform minimum services

Learn more about:

• Brokerage discounts: Discount Brokers Can Make Selling a Home Less Costly
• Rebates: Rebates Make Buying a Home Less Expensive