Whose signature is essential for a deed to be valid?

A deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real property from one party to another. The grantor is the person or entity selling or transferring the property, and their signature is essential for the deed to be valid. The grantee is the person or entity receiving the property and their signature is not required for the deed to be valid. The notary public and witness may be present to verify the signatures and legality of the deed, but their signatures are not essential for the deed to be valid. Therefore, the signature of the grantor is the most important and necessary for a deed to be legally binding.