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Deed (Warranty or Quit-Claim)
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January 19, 2023
A warranty deed guarantees that the grantor has legal title and rights to the property. A quitclaim deed provides the grantee with little to no protection. Warranty deeds guarantee that the grantor has the right to sell the property and that there are no liens or encumbrances on the land.
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