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

But lowering the asking price can be a financial blow.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

As for Parkins, she’s now cut the asking price several times; her house was originally listed at $650,000, and was down to $574,999 when MarketWatch talked to her.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“Saturday Night Live” alum Pete Davidson has decreased the asking price of his Westchester, N.Y., home by $125,000—weeks after he listed it for $2.7 million as he attempts to move to Staten Island.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

And just over one-quarter of homes that go under contract are selling above asking price, the lowest share for this time of year in at least five years, Redfin says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Becchina’s asking price was just under $10 million.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

• selling price