Grant (Conveyance)
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In real estate, a grant is the transfer of an interest in real property from one party (the grantor) to another (the grantee), usually by a written deed. The word also appears in the granting clause, the language in a deed that actually conveys the property.
When a deed says the owner "grants, bargains, sells and conveys" a property, that's the grant: the moment ownership moves. The word also covers smaller interests, such as granting an easement to a utility or a neighbor. In each case, someone with an interest in land is handing some or all of it to someone else.
The Parties
The grantor is the party transferring the interest. The grantee is the party receiving it. Both must be correctly identified in the deed, and the grantor must have the authority to convey: an individual owner, or for an entity, an authorized officer or manager.
What Can Be Granted
- Full ownership, by general warranty, special warranty or other deeds
- An easement for access, utilities or drainage
- Mineral or air rights in some cases
- A life estate or other limited freehold estate
Grant Language and Florida Deeds
The granting clause states what's being conveyed and the type of interest. The legal description defines exactly which land. Florida deed requirements, including witnesses, are set out in Chapter 689, Florida Statutes. Errors in the grant or the legal description can cloud title and may require a corrective deed or a quiet title action.
A Hypothetical DeLand Example
An owner of a commercial lot in DeLand sells it to a developer and, in the same deed, keeps an easement for a shared driveway serving the owner's neighboring building. In this example, the granting clause conveys the lot, and a separate reservation preserves the access rights. During due diligence, the developer's title review confirms that the reserved easement doesn't block the planned site plan. Hypothetical scenario.
From the Desk
Everything in a deal comes down to a few lines in the deed: who grants what, to whom, and over which land. I read those lines myself on every closing.
Who Is Michael R. Linton, and What Does He Do for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, with 39+ years of experience closing commercial real estate transactions across all major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels and hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences). He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722).
Why Choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions for Your Grant (Conveyance) Decision?
Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years of closed Florida CRE transactions with proprietary AI-powered analytics via REOMind.ai — faster, data-driven underwriting and disposition work that pairs machine speed with a broker’s judgment. Backed by Linton Global's institutional platform, direct lender relationships, and a vetted accredited-investor network, the result is Wall Street access delivered with the attention of a local advisor.
Price the Transfer
Estimate taxes and costs on the conveyance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a grant in real estate?
The transfer of an interest in real property, usually by deed, from a grantor to a grantee.
What is a granting clause?
The language in a deed that actually conveys the property, such as "grants, bargains, sells and conveys."
Can you grant less than full ownership?
Yes, for example an easement, a life estate or certain rights.
Who can sign a grant for an LLC?
An authorized manager or member, as shown by the company's documents.
What Florida law governs deeds?
Chapter 689, Florida Statutes.
Article Summary
A grant is the transfer of an interest in real property, usually by deed. The granting clause and legal description define exactly what moves from grantor to grantee.
Key Takeaways
- ✓A grant transfers an interest in land.
- ✓The grantor conveys; the grantee receives.
- ✓Easements and partial rights can be granted.
- ✓The granting clause does the conveying.
- ✓Florida deed rules are in Chapter 689.
About Michael R. Linton
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor. With 39+ years of experience closing commercial transactions, he leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, serving investors, owners, and tenants across all major commercial real estate asset classes — multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels & hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences.
Michael holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722). He is also the founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving a network of banks.
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- Florida Legislature. "Chapter 689, Florida Statutes: Conveyances of Land and Declarations of Trust." Online Sunshine, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699/0689/0689.html. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. "License Verification: Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker BK703722." MyFloridaLicense.com, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
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