Quitclaim Deeds Explained
A quitclaim deed is a fast way to transfer property, but unlike other ways, it includes no protections for the buyer.

Deeds are legal documents that transfer ownership of real property (homes, land, immovable buildings) from one person to another. Deeds fall into two categories. The simplest type of deed is a quitclaim deed, drawn up to convey, or transfer, ownership from the seller to the buyer without any assurances. The other type of deed is a warranty deed, in...