Glossaryselling

What is Vendor?

The seller of a property. In Australian real estate, the person selling is referred to as the "vendor" and the person buying is the "purchaser" or "buyer."

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How to choose a selling agent

Interview process, the appraisal-price trap, and the listing agreement.

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