Property Ownership
A Florida property deed must be signed by the:
AGrantee (buyer)
BGrantor (seller) in the presence of two witnesses and acknowledged before a notary public✓ Correct
CBoth grantor and grantee
DThe listing broker as witness
Explanation
In Florida, a valid deed must be signed by the grantor (seller), witnessed by two people, and acknowledged (notarized) before a notary public. The grantee's signature is NOT required to create a valid deed — only to have certain legal effects.
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