Blog: Real Property Deeds

Understanding the Different Types of Deeds

May 3, 2018

When you want to transfer ownership in real property, it’s necessary to prepare, execute and file a deed to the property. If you’ve bought, sold or otherwise been a party to the transfer of real estate, you have probably observed that there are different types of deeds—the two most common are warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds. What exactly is a deed and what are the differences between a warranty deed and a quitclaim deed? Understanding...