Real Property: Transfer of Title by Deed — General Warranty, Special Warranty, & Quitclaim Deeds

Want the rest of this video? Unlock the full lesson — plus 200+ videos, outlines, study aids, and more — for just $29/month: https://www.studicata.com 00:00 Transfer of Title by Deed Introduction to how title to real property is transferred by deed and why it's the most common method for living owners. 01:16 Deed vs. Contract Clarifies that deeds and contracts are separate legal concepts and how the land sale contract merges into the deed at closing. 02:28 Six Requirements for a Valid Deed Outlines the six elements a deed must have: writing, grantor’s signature, identification of parties, words of conveyance, property description, and delivery/acceptance. 04:28 Methods of Property Description Explains the three main techniques for describing property—metes and bounds, government surveys, and subdivision maps. 07:22 Delivery and Acceptance Breaks down the difference between acceptance (presumed) and delivery (must show present intent) when transferring a deed. 09:07 Words and Actions as Delivery Covers how delivery can be shown through words, actions, or both, with examples like handing over the deed, symbolic delivery via a key, or verbal confirmation. 14:02 After Delivery — Closing and Liability Explains that once the deed is delivered, ownership transfers, the contract merges into the deed, and all future liability must arise from the deed itself. 14:58 Types of Deeds and Title Protection Compares general warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, and quitclaim deeds in terms of the title protection they provide. 20:56 Risks and Protections Against Title Defects Details the risks of buying with a quitclaim deed and the protections provided by general and special warranty deeds against title defects. 20:56 Ace Law School & Pass the Bar Exam ($29/Month) Access 200+ videos, outlines, study aids, and more — for just $29/month: https://www.studicata.com Thinking about using Studicata? You’re in good company. ✅ Trusted by 100,000+ law students and bar takers ✅ Featured and recommended by top law schools ✅ Named the 81st fastest-growing education company in the U.S. by Inc. See why so many future lawyers choose us to study smarter—not harder: 👉 https://www.studicata.com