asking price

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The first buyer who toured the house the day after it listed put in an offer slightly above the asking price, which Cross and his wife accepted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

That asking price was steadily lowered over the next 21 months, eventually falling to $6.99 million in March of this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

It also has a subset of transactions marketed through an MLS, which includes additional details such as the asking price, original listing date and other property characteristics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

On average, homes were selling for 23% above the asking price.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Sir,” the animal salesman said, “our asking price is already a thousand dollars under book. Check your Sidney’s; I’ll hang on. I want you to see for yourself, sir, that our price is fair.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick