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

Over the past few years, sellers listing their homes for sale “were just hoping to get lucky by putting an outrageous asking price on it and seeing whether they’d get a bite,” Case said.

From MarketWatch

The offer fell well below Wolves' £40m asking price and came a number of days ago.

From BBC

Both stand to make a profit on their properties if they are able to find buyers willing to match their asking prices.

From MarketWatch

U.K. asking prices for residential property rose at a record pace in January, according to data from property website Rightmove, suggesting market sentiment is rebounding following the volatility sparked by the U.K. government’s budget.

From The Wall Street Journal

James has put her sprawling Los Angeles home on the market for $7.25 million—having slashed a staggering $1 million from her original asking price.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• selling price