I'm in talks with a motivated seller who would like to exchange contracts with me via a quit claim deed. Is it a safe bet and will i be in control of the property??

Your title search, and title insurance, are much more important.  What good is a Warranty Deed if the seller can't/won't defend/cure it later anyway?  Not sure what you mean though by "exchange contracts" though?

@Makango Malondji

We complete quit claim deed transactions all of the time. The big difference is the type of property and its value. If you are buying a SFR, you need need title insurance for sure.

If it's land that is being purchased for $1,000 or so, it's not necessary in my opinion.

Good luck...

Anyone can quit claim anything, whether they own it or have any right to it or not.  A thorough title search will verify if they even have a right to anything.  I have quitclaimed my position in an option to someone in exchange for a fee before.  Make sure this person has an interest worth paying for @Makango Malondji  If it's just some shady wholesale deal with a weak contract from a potentially forged seller, verify it!

A quit claim deed is a red flag. It is a red flag not just for you but any title company looking at the deal  now or in the future when you go to sell. That said if a title company says the title is good and is willing to insure I am often OK with it.