What happens to the title when a quitclaim deed is executed?

When a quitclaim deed is executed, the grantor relinquishes all interest in the property being conveyed. This type of deed is often used to transfer ownership without the grantor guaranteeing that they have a valid title to the property. Essentially, the grantor is stating that any interest they hold in the property is transferred to the grantee, but they do not assure that the title is free from claims or that they possess a legitimate interest to convey.

Following the execution of a quitclaim deed, the title does not necessarily get cleared of all claims, nor does it automatically sell or get revalued. Instead, the deed simply reflects the grantor's intention to give up any rights they have in the property, transferring those rights to the grantee. Therefore, the focus is on the action of relinquishment of interest rather than any guarantees about the state or quality of the title itself.