Grantee definition (noun)
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In general, a grantee is a person who receives an asset from a grantor, usually in the form of real estate property, a scholarship, or a grant.
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In real estate, a grantee is a person (buyer) who receives a real estate title, or rights to a property, from a grantor (seller) through a legal document called a deed.
The most common deeds are grant deeds, warranty deeds, and quitclaim deeds, although they all have different uses and protections.