Who signs the deed at a closing?

In a real estate closing, the seller is the party who signs the deed. This document transfers ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer. Signing the deed is a critical step in the transaction, as it legally conveys title and indicates that the seller agrees to relinquish their rights to the property.

While the buyer will also sign various documents during the closing process, particularly those related to financing, it is specifically the seller who executes the deed to formally complete the transfer. The mortgage company, if involved, primarily handles the financing and related documents but does not sign the deed. Similarly, the real estate agent facilitates the closing process but does not have a role in signing the deed itself.