Which instrument, when executed, transfers an interest in real property from the grantor to the grantee?

• A. Warranty
• B. Quitclaim deed
• C. Deed
• D. Lien

Answer: (C)

Transferring an interest in real property is accomplished by a deed. The deed is the written instrument that, when executed by the grantor and delivered to the grantee, conveys title or an ownership interest in the property. A warranty is a set of title-promising covenants that may be included in some deeds, not the instrument itself. A quitclaim deed is a type of deed that transfers whatever interest the grantor has (often without warranties), but it’s still a form of deed rather than the general instrument used to convey property in all cases. A lien is a security interest against the property and does not transfer ownership.