Closing attorney

Deed

A deed is a written instrument by which a grantor conveys an interest in real property to a grantee.

Title insurance

Title insurance is an indemnity contract protecting an owner or lender against covered loss from specified title defects that exist as of the policy date, subject to exclusions, exceptions, limits, and conditions.

Recordation

Recordation is filing an eligible real estate instrument in the appropriate public land records so it becomes part of the chain of title and provides the notice and priority effects given by law.

Security deed

A security deed, also called a deed to secure debt, is Georgia's customary instrument for securing a real estate loan.