What Is Deed?

A written legal document that transfers ownership (title) of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee). To be valid it must be signed by the grantor and delivered to the grantee.

Deed across 4 exams

Deed appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

CA Salesperson
A written legal document that transfers ownership (title) of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee). To be valid it must be signed by the grantor and delivered to the grantee.
TX Sales Agent
The legal document that transfers ownership of real property from a grantor to a grantee.
FL Sales Associate
The legal instrument used to transfer title to real property from a grantor to a grantee; different deed types (such as warranty or quitclaim) offer different levels of title protection.
AZ Salesperson
The legal written instrument that transfers ownership (title) of real property from a grantor to a grantee. Different deed types, such as warranty and quitclaim deeds, offer different levels of guarantee about the title.