General warranty deeds give the grantee the most legal protection, while special warranty deeds give the grantee more limited protection. A quitclaim deed gives the grantee the least protection under the law.
General warranty deeds give the grantee the most legal protection, while special warranty deeds give the grantee more limited protection. A quitclaim deed gives the grantee the least protection under the law.
The most common deed form in Arizona is the warranty deed. Warranty deeds provide protection to the buyer in the form of a warranty by the seller that guarantees no issues with the title. Quitclaim deeds are available in Arizona, but often not insurable.
A general warranty deed guarantees a property has no liens against it and the seller holds full ownership, giving them the legal right to transfer it. Warranty deeds also protect the buyer from title disputes, even ones dating back to previous owners.
A general warranty deed is the best option for the buyer of the real property—given the scope of the guarantees it provides, specific to liens and claims.
Cons of Manufacturer Warranties Limited Coverage Scope: Manufacturer warranties often have limitations on the specific components or issues they cover. Certain parts or conditions may be excluded from the warranty coverage, requiring you to review the warranty terms and conditions carefully.
General warranty deeds: A general warranty deed provides the most protection to the buyer but gives the grantor the highest degree of liability. The grantor of a general warranty deed fully warrants good, clear title to the property.
Typically, when buying real estate, the Warranty Deed will be the very last part of the transaction, and will convey the property fully and finally to the Buyer.
You might come across four deed types in your real estate career: primary deeds, Arizona deeds, Judicial Deeds, and Special Purpose Deeds. Read our quick guide to the most commonly used deeds in Arizona so you can head into real estate transactions with confidence.
A warranty deed is a type of deed where the grantor (seller) guarantees that they hold clear title to a piece of real estate and has a right to sell it to the grantee (buyer), in contrast to a quitclaim deed, where the seller does not guarantee that they hold title to a piece of real estate.