what is a deed: Tips for Home Buyers: What is a Deed?
- 05/13/12 09:26 AM
Tips for Home Buyers: What is a Deed?As real estate professionals, we get asked many questions throughout the course of our day. One of the those frequently asked questions that my Houston County GA buyers often ask is, "What is a Deed?" A deed is the document used to transfer property ownership from the seller (grantor) to the buyer (grantee). A signature by the seller validates the deed and is their declaration they have authority to sell and are giving up their rights to the property. In Georgia, the transfer of deed occurs at closing. Within 30 days after closing, the buyer should (12 comments)