Grantee

Grantee
The party to whom the title to real property is conveyed; essentially, the buyer in the transaction.
Grantor/Grantee Index
A Grantor/Grantee Index is a crucial public record that cross-indexes grantors and grantees and the properties they relate to. This index aids in tracing the history of property ownership.
Nominee
A nominee is an individual or entity acting on behalf of another person for specific purposes, generally to hold property rights temporarily.
Special Warranty Deed
A Special Warranty Deed is a type of deed in real estate where the grantor warrants only against title defects or claims that arose during their ownership of the property, not for previous owners.
Warranty Deed
A Warranty Deed is a legal document that ensures that the seller (grantor) of a property has a clear and marketable title to transfer to the buyer (grantee) and guarantees to defend the buyer against any claims to the property.

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