If I purchase a property with a quit claim deed what are the steps/costs associated with obtaining a warranty deed?
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If I purchase a property with a quit claim deed what are the steps/costs associated with obtaining a warranty deed?
Looking to purchase several properties that all contain quit claim deeds. I am aware that to receive a warranty deed one must clear any and all liens but not sure what else may be involved.
Asked on July 13, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Once you are on title to real estate by way of a quit claim deed, you have what you have. A subsequent grant deed by the person recorded on the property that you received the quit claim deed from gives you nothing more than what you already have unless the liens of record have been removed.
However, if the seller of the property that was received via a quit claim deed to him or her gives you a warranty grant deed, then you have free and clear title to the parcel. I suggest that a a condition of sale that you insist that all liens of record be removed from the properties that you wish to acquire from the third party.
You should also obtain a preliminary report concerning the properties you want to purchase before close of escrow and consult with a real estate attorney as well about the subject parcels.
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