Grantor
A grantor is the person or entity transferring property ownership through a deed. In a sale, the grantor is the seller. The grantor must be the legal owner, competent, and must execute the deed with proper Florida formalities.
Grantor Requirements
- Legal owner or authorized representative
- Legally competent (of age and sound mind)
- Signature with two witnesses and notarization (FL)
- Spouse may need to join (homestead rights)
- Entities need authorized signer with documentation
Obligations by Deed Type
- General warranty: Warrants against all defects (past and present)
- Special warranty: Warrants only during grantor's ownership
- Quitclaim: No warranties; transfers only existing interest
- Warranties survive closing and can be enforced later
Title Issues
Grantor must clear defects before closing. Buyer may cancel and recover deposit. Unauthorized conveyances may be void. Title insurance protects the grantee.
Related Terms
- Evidence of Title — Grantor's title verification
- Closing — Grantor executes deed at closing
- Encumbrance — Grantor must clear liens
Barnes Walker Title Services
Barnes Walker Title verifies grantor authority and ensures proper deed execution for Florida closings. Submit a title inquiry for assistance.
Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC