A warranty deed guarantees that a seller owns the property free and clear of liens. A warranty deed provides the grantee a complete warranty of titlethe highest level of protection against problems with the property's title.A Special Warranty Deed offers a more limited level of protection compared to a General Warranty Deed. When a grantor signs a general warranty deed, they make broad promises, or covenants, regarding the title of the land to the grantee. Transferring real estate into a trust typically requires executing a deed. The favored instrument for this is a General Warranty Deed. In real estate transactions, a trust deed transfers the legal title of a property to a third party until the borrower repays their debt to the lender. Sole Ownership in North Carolina. In this type of ownership, one individual or entity owns the property completely with no other tenants. Function: A Warranty Deed transfers property ownership with guarantees, ensuring the buyer gets a clear title.