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Vendor

by | Feb 15, 2026

In real estate transactions, a vendor is the seller or person who transfers property by sale. The term is commonly used in connection with land contract or installment sale arrangements.

In a land contract, the vendor retains legal title to the property until the purchase price has been fully paid, while the vendee holds equitable interest. The vendor’s rights and duties are governed by the terms of the contract and applicable law.