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Transfer of Property, 8% of the examination

Grant deed

The standard California deed, carrying two implied warranties.

The implied warranties are that the grantor has not already conveyed the property to another, and that the estate is free from encumbrances made by the grantor that were not disclosed. A quitclaim deed conveys whatever interest the grantor has, which may be nothing, and gives no warranty at all. Title passes on delivery and acceptance, not on signing or recording.

What this is confused with

The exam rarely asks for a definition. It describes a situation and offers two terms that both sound plausible.

Quitclaim deed

Conveys only whatever interest the grantor happens to hold, with no warranties.

See also

RecordingEntering a document in the county public record, giving constructive notice and establishing priority.

See it in a question

One question from Transfer of Property, so the term lands in the context the exam uses it in.

Transfer of Property ยท 8%Escrow

What is the essential function of an escrow in a California transaction?

Written to DRE's published topic list. Not a real examination question, since reproducing those is a misdemeanour under B&P Code section 123.

Where this is tested

Transfer of PropertyThe smallest area. Title insurance, deeds, escrow, tax aspects, and transfer under court supervision.8%Practise Transfer of Property16 questions on this area, every option explained.Practice

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