A Warranty Deed is a type of deed where the grantor (seller) guarantees that he or she holds clear title to a piece of real estate and has a right to sell it to the grantee (buyer).    A General Warranty Deed protects the grantee against title defects arising at any point in time, extending back to the property’s origins.  A Special Warranty Deed protects the grantee only against title defects arising from the actions or omissions that occurred during the time the Grantor owned the property.