A quitclaim deed implies which of the following about title?

• A. Grantor makes no promises regarding title.
• B. Grants guaranteed title to buyer.
• C. Seller guarantees marketable title.
• D. Title is insured by title company.

Answer: (A)

A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has in the property, if any, but it comes with no promises about the title. There are no covenants that the title is valid, free of liens, or marketable, so the grantee bears the risk that the title may be imperfect or encumbered. The deed itself does not insure the title; title insurance is obtained separately from a title company. This type of deed is often used for transfers between family members, to clear up a claim, or for corrections, rather than to convey clear title to a buyer for value.