Vail Daily column: What’s the different between deeds?

By Edward Stoner

Dear Joan, My real estate agent wrote an offer on a property for me and she told me we should ask for a “general warranty” deed. The seller of the property countered my offer on price and several other items, including changing the deed to a “special warranty” deed. My agent attempted to explain why the seller requested a different type of deed, but I have to admit it makes me nervous and I am still not quite sure what the difference is in a “special” and a “general” warranty deed. Can you please help me understand the difference and …

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