what is the difference in a deed of trust and a warranty deed
Because of the different functions of warranty deeds versus trustee deeds, there's a difference in who executes each one. Warranty deeds are a transaction between a grantor and a grantee, in most cases a buyer and seller. Trustee deeds can be executed only by the trustee of the trust that holds the real estate being conveyed.
A trustee deed, also called a trust deed or deed of trust, is an arrangement used in place of a mortgage deed in states like California that allow nonjudicial foreclosure, that is, foreclosure without going to court. An ordinary mortgage deed documents a transaction between two parties, a lender and a borrower.