The legal document that transfers ownership of real estate from seller (grantor) to buyer (grantee). Recorded in county land records. Different types: warranty deed (strongest title protection), quitclaim deed (weakest), special warranty deed (in between).
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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