Escrow & Title
A deed must be signed by the:
AGrantee (buyer)
BGrantor (seller)✓ Correct
CBoth grantor and grantee
DThe broker facilitating the transaction
Explanation
Only the grantor (the party conveying the property) must sign the deed. The grantee's signature is not required to make the deed valid, though the grantee must accept delivery of the deed for the transfer to take effect.
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