asking price

American  

noun

1. the price originally demanded by the seller, as before any reduction resulting from bargaining, discount, etc.

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asking price British  

noun

1. the price suggested by a seller but usually considered to be subject to bargaining

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Etymology

Origin of asking price

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

“The longer they waited, the worse it got. They could’ve gotten a deal six months ago. But when ships are waiting outside, the asking price goes up.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That led some desperate sellers to either cut their asking prices or take their homes off the market entirely.

From MarketWatch

An asking price of more than £3.25m puts a property out of the reach of most of us.

From BBC

Music legend Gene Simmons has yet again slashed the asking price of his former Beverly Hills home—months after trimming a half-million dollars.

From MarketWatch

Paul and Lorenze stand to make profits on their listed properties if they are able to find buyers willing to match their asking prices.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• selling price