Question 15

The person who transfers title to real property in a real estate transaction is the grantor.

In a real estate transaction, the grantor is the individual who transfers ownership of the property to another party, known as the grantee. This transfer is formalized through a legal document called a deed.

A) devisee

A devisee is a person who receives real property through a will. While a devisee may acquire property, they do not actively transfer it; instead, they are the recipient of a transfer that occurs upon the death of the testator.

B) legatee

A legatee is someone who receives personal property, such as money or items, through a will. Similar to the devisee, a legatee does not transfer title to property but rather receives it, making this option incorrect in the context of transferring title.

C) grantor

The grantor is the correct choice as this term specifically refers to the person who transfers title to real property. The grantor executes the deed that legally conveys ownership to the grantee.

D) grantee

The grantee is the person who receives the title to the property from the grantor. While the grantee is involved in the transaction, they do not transfer title; thus, this option is incorrect.

Conclusion

The grantor is unequivocally the individual responsible for transferring title in a real estate transaction, making it the definitive correct answer. Options A, B, and D either refer to individuals who receive property rather than transfer it or do not apply to the context of title transfer, reinforcing the correctness of option C.