What Is Warranty Deed?

A warranty deed is the gold standard of property transfers. The seller guarantees they hold clear title, have the right to sell, and will defend the buyer against any future claims to the property.

This is the deed type used in most ordinary home sales, including cash sales, because it gives the buyer the strongest assurances. A limited or special warranty deed offers narrower guarantees, covering only the period the seller owned the property.

When you sell to a reputable cash buyer at a licensed title company, a warranty deed (or appropriate variant) documents the transfer and protects both sides.