Quitclaim Deed
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 quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has in a property, if any, without any warranty that the title is valid or free of defects.
It offers the buyer the least protection of the common deed types.
Common Uses
Quitclaims are often used to clear up title issues, transfer property between related parties or into an entity, or release a claimed interest. Florida conveyance law is in Chapter 689, Florida Statutes.
Risks
Because there's no warranty, buyers in arm's-length deals generally want a warranty deed and title insurance. See limited warranty deed.
A Hypothetical Example
Before selling a commercial lot in Clermont, the owner discovers a former business partner might still claim an interest. The former partner signs a quitclaim deed releasing any claim, the title company accepts it, and the sale closes with a title insurance policy. Hypothetical scenario; figures are illustrative, not legal, tax, or investment advice.
From the Desk
A quitclaim gives you whatever they had, maybe nothing. Don't pay market price for one without title insurance.
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 in commercial real estate, first in Chicago, now in Florida, 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 Quitclaim Deed Decision?
Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, 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 quitclaim deed?
A deed transferring the grantor's interest with no warranty.
When is it used?
Clearing title, related-party transfers, or entity transfers.
Does it guarantee title?
No.
Is it common in sales?
Not in arm's-length sales, where warranty deeds are usual.
How do buyers protect themselves?
With title insurance and a warranty deed.
Article Summary
A quitclaim deed conveys whatever interest exists with no warranty, so it's used mostly to clear title.
Key Takeaways
- ✓A quitclaim deed conveys whatever interest exists with no warranty.
- ✓so it's used mostly to clear title.
- ✓See the FAQs below.
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 in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, 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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- The Florida Legislature. "Chapter 689, Florida Statutes: Conveyances of Land." Online Sunshine, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699/0689/0689.html. Accessed Oct 9, 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 9, 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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