property

bargain and sale deed

A bargain and sale deed transfers title and implies that the grantor holds title to the property, but it makes no express warranties against encumbrances or defects. A version "with covenants" adds the promise that the grantor has done nothing to encumber the title during their ownership. It offers more protection than a quitclaim deed but less than a warranty deed. Its use and customary form vary by state.

Exam tip
Rank deeds by protection: general warranty, then special warranty or bargain and sale with covenants, then bargain and sale, then quitclaim.
Example
A bank selling a foreclosed home conveys it with a bargain and sale deed, implying ownership but giving no warranties.

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Last verified: 2026-10-23