property

grantor

The grantor is the person or entity that transfers title to real property by deed; the receiving party is the grantee. For a deed to be valid, the grantor must generally be legally competent, be identified in the deed, and sign it. The grantor's signature is usually acknowledged before a notary to allow recording. The grantor's warranties depend on the type of deed used.

Exam tip: Only the grantor signs the deed; the grantee usually does not. The grantor must be competent, but the grantee need not be.
Example: When Maria sells her condo to Ben, Maria is the grantor who signs the deed and Ben is the grantee.

1. In a general warranty deed, the grantor's promise that he owns the property and has the right to convey it is the covenant of:

Answer & explanation

Answer: B. Seisin = ownership and right to convey. Quiet enjoyment protects against superior title claims; further assurance obligates the grantor to cure defects; warranty forever defends title against all claims.

Related terms & state variants

acknowledgment deed grantee granting clause

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Last verified: 2026-10-23