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A warranty deed is a transfer of title where the seller pledges to the buyer that the property is owned free and clear of all liens. This deed is the most commonly used deed with the issuance of title insurance.

Bottom Line. When you're looking at purchasing a piece of land, there are 5 main types of deeds that you can use: Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed, Quitclaim Deed, Bargain and Sale Deed, and a Grant Deed. A Warranty Deed is the best of the best.

A deed may be divided into three component parts: the premises; the habendum; and, the testimonium. The premises include the date, parties, consideration, granting clause, description, recital, and appurtenances.

There are four commonly seen deed categories: Quit Claim, Warranty, Special Warranty, and In Trust Deeds. When buying or selling real estate, it is important to understand the differences in each type of deed.

A Warranty Deed is the strongest deed and warrants to the Grantee: That the Grantor has not previously conveyed the estate or any interest therein to anyone except the Grantee; and. The estate is free from encumbrances.

A New York deed must have a statement of consideration that says that the new owner is providing value in exchange for the property. Deeds often state nominal consideration within the deed's transfer language and set forth the actual consideration in the transfer tax affidavit that accompanies the deed.

For real estate buyers, a general warranty deed provides greater protection than any other type of deed. While it's the best deed for the grantee, it gives the grantor the most liability.