Grantee
Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, helps investors, owners, and lenders across Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, and the I-4 corridor put terms like this to work on real deals through Linton Global Solutions.
A grantee is the person or entity that receives an interest in real property, such as ownership or an easement, from a grantor under a deed or other written conveyance.
On every deed there are two parties: the grantor, who transfers the interest, and the grantee, who receives it. In a sale, the grantee is the buyer. The way the grantee is named on the deed decides who legally owns the property, which matters for liability, financing, taxes and the next sale.
Choosing How to Take Title
Commercial buyers often take title in an entity, usually an LLC formed for the property, instead of their personal names. That can separate liability and simplify a future sale or joint venture. Some Florida investors also use land trusts; see Florida LLC vs. land trust. Talk with your attorney and tax advisor before closing, because changing the grantee after closing can trigger documentary stamp tax and lender consent issues.
What the Grantee Should Check
- The name on the deed matches the entity exactly, as registered with the state
- The lender's loan documents name the same borrower
- The title insurance policy insures the same grantee
- Any easements or reservations in the deed are acceptable
Grantees and Assignments
If a buyer signs a contract and then wants a different entity to take title, the purchase contract must allow an assignment or the seller must agree. Lenders and title companies will want the chain of authority documented.
A Hypothetical Clermont Example
An investor signs a contract to buy a small retail building in Clermont personally, then forms an LLC to own it. In this example, the contract allows assignment to an affiliate, so the investor assigns it before closing. The deed names the LLC as grantee, matching the loan and title policy. Hypothetical scenario.
From the Desk
Decide who owns the building before you close, not after. Fixing the grantee later costs money, paperwork and sometimes your lender's patience.
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 Grantee 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.
Estimate Closing Costs
See taxes and fees on the transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a grantee?
The party that receives an interest in real property under a deed or grant.
What's the difference between grantor and grantee?
The grantor transfers the interest; the grantee receives it.
Should I take title in an LLC?
Many commercial buyers do, for liability and flexibility; get legal and tax advice first.
Can I change the grantee after closing?
Yes, by a new deed, but it may trigger doc stamp tax and require lender consent.
Can a different entity close on my contract?
Only if the contract allows assignment or the seller agrees.
Article Summary
The grantee receives an interest in property under a deed. How the grantee is named affects liability, financing and taxes, so it should be decided and matched across all documents before closing.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The grantee receives the interest.
- ✓Many buyers take title in an LLC.
- ✓Match the deed, loan and title policy.
- ✓Assignment needs contract permission.
- ✓Changing title later can cost doc stamps.
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.
Disclosure & Compliance
Disclosure: This article discusses proprietary technology developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions (FL Broker License #BK703722). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
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