Warranty Deed
$205.00
A warranty deed is the most common deed used to transfer ownership in a standard real estate transaction. A warranty deed transfers ownership and is a promise from the seller that he or she owns the property. Please see below for more information.
A deed is the document that transfers ownership of real estate from own person to another. A warranty deed is a deed that both transfers ownership and promises that the person transferring ownership is the owner of the property. A warranty deed is the most common type of deed used for the purchase and sale of a home.
The deed is generally a one- to two-page document and it is recorded with the county register of deeds office. Once the deeds is recorded, the public is considered to have notice to the transfer of ownership in the property and an attempt to re-transfer the property to a third party would be invalid. Unlike a contract, the only person that has to sign the deed is the person transferring ownership in the property. That party does, however, have to obtain a notary for the document to be valid. Once the deed is signed, notarized, and delivered to the person receiving the interest in the property, the ownership interest is transferred. If there is a prior mortgage or other liens against the property, the person receiving the property receives it “subject to” the mortgage or lien. In other words, the lender maintains the right to foreclose on the property and remove the purchaser from the home.
This service includes a single phone call to determine the purpose for drafting the deed and the appropriate deed type. After the consultation, we will draft the appropriate paperwork and provide it to the client for execution. Once signed and notarized, we will file the deed with the county and provide the client with the file-stamped copy of the deed for his or her records. For more information on what is included, please review the “What’s Included” and “What’s Not Included” tabs of this webpage.
Moreover, the “Getting Started” tab sets forth the basic steps after your submission of this order request and what will be required so we can get started working on your matter.
Please note that all orders are subject to our terms and conditions, which are available for your review at www.rickdavislegal.com/legal-services- terms-of-service/.
What's Included
- Introductory Phone Call. A 30-minute phone call to meet an attorney and discuss your specific needs and requests.
- Unlimited Revisions. Any revisions necessary to ensure the contract meets the needs and desires discussed during the introductory phone call and/or on the intake form.
- Privacy. Once we have confirmed there are no conflicts of interest and accepted this matter, the information you share and everything you discuss while working together is protected by attorney-client privilege.
What's Not Included
- Other Legal Matters. Drafting or review of any documents other than those set forth above. Business or legal advise other than the discussion of the terms of the document being drafted or reviewed.
- Multiple Contracts. Modification of the contract to include different parties (we will provide contract forms with blanks for the party names upon request; however, the editing of the contract to include more than one set of party names is not included in your purchase).
- Revisions that Change the Nature of the Contract. Revisions that are outside the scope of the terms discussed during the introductory phone call and/or on the intake form.
- Additional Phone Calls or Consultations. Phone calls or office consultations other than those set forth above.
- Litigation. These services include the drafting a contract. If you are involved in litigation related to this contract or otherwise, any fees related to litigation will be charged in addition to the fees paid for these services.
Getting Started
Thank you for your interest in working with our firm. For your reference, we have created this guide to explain to new and prospective clients how to get started working with our firm. Please be advised that the new client process will vary slightly depending on the type of matter. Therefore, please be sure to review the “Getting Started” tab for the specific services you are contemplating.
- Online Signup. Once you have determined that you would like to engage our services, you can sign up using the “add to cart” feature on our webpage. When you complete the online order process, you will be provided with a copy of our terms and conditions that outline the basic terms of the representation, including our billing and communication policies. You can review these policies at any time at www.rickdavislegal.com/legal-services- terms-of-service/.
- Intake Form. Within on hour of when you have signed up for services through our website, we will send you an email with a link to an intake form you can use provide us with basic information about you and the parties involved in the transaction so we can perform a conflict check.
- Schedule Introductory Phone Call. In the same email containing the intake form, you will receive a link to schedule your introductory phone call. This phone call will be used to discuss the specific needs and goals for your contract and answer any questions the attorney may have regarding your contract.
- Attorney Review. Afer the introductory call, we will begin drafting your documents. Depending on the complexity of the documents, the first draft will generally be provided within a few days following the phone conversation. With that being said, please be advised that we do not promise any specific timeline unless we have previously agreed to the same. Therefore, if you have a specific deadline for your contract, please be sure to let us know as soon as possible so we can advise if we can meet that timeline.
- Additional Edits. You will be provided an electronic draft of your document and will have the opportunity to provide comments or ask questions. Included in this service are any necessary edits to the documents to ensure it meets your goals and expectations. With that being said, if the edits will change the nature of the contract (e.g., changing a mortgage to a contract for deed), additional legal fees may be required.
It is our hope that outlining the process helps to make the establishment of a relationship with our firm easier. It also helps to streamline our internal processes to ensure that we devote our time to providing the highest level legal services to our clients. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact our office at (913) 283-8300 or to send us an email by using this contact form.
