Grantor
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.
The grantor is the person or entity transferring ownership of real property in a deed. The party receiving title is the grantee.
Every deed has two sides. The grantor gives; the grantee receives. The grantor's signature, authority and warranties decide how much protection the buyer actually gets.
Florida Execution Requirements
- The deed must be signed by the grantor in the presence of two subscribing witnesses (F.S. 689.01).
- An acknowledgment before a notary is needed to record it.
- A married grantor conveying homestead property generally needs the spouse to join.
- An LLC or corporate grantor must sign through an authorized person, with authority documented for the title company.
What the Grantor Promises
The deed type sets the promises. A general warranty deed warrants title against all claims. A special warranty deed covers only the grantor's period of ownership. A quitclaim promises nothing. Bank sellers of REO usually give special warranty deeds, which is why title insurance matters.
A Hypothetical Sarasota Example
An LLC sells a small office building in Sarasota. In this example, the title company asks for the operating agreement and a resolution showing the manager signing the deed is authorized. Without it, the deal would close with a title exception. Hypothetical scenario.
From the Desk
Check who has authority to sign before closing day, not at the table.
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 Grantor 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a grantor?
The party transferring title to real property in a deed.
What is the difference between grantor and grantee?
The grantor conveys title; the grantee receives it.
How many witnesses does a Florida deed need?
Two subscribing witnesses, plus a notary acknowledgment to record.
Can an LLC be a grantor?
Yes, signing through an authorized manager or member.
What warranties does a grantor give?
It depends on the deed: general warranty, special warranty or quitclaim.
Article Summary
The grantor conveys title. In Florida, a valid deed needs the grantor's signature, two witnesses and a notary to record.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The grantor transfers title.
- ✓Two witnesses in Florida.
- ✓Notary needed to record.
- ✓Entity grantors need documented authority.
- ✓Deed type sets the warranties.
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. "Section 689.01, Florida Statutes: How real estate conveyed." Online Sunshine, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699/0689/Sections/0689.01.html. Accessed Oct 4, 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 4, 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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