PricePinner
In Sweden, most homes are sold through open bidding. The asking price (utgångspris) is where the bidding starts. The final price (slutpris) is what the buyer really pays.
Why they differ
- In a popular area, many buyers bid, and the price goes up.
- In a quiet market, the final price can be at or below the asking price.
- The seller and the agent choose the asking price, and they have their own reasons.
Why it matters
If you plan your budget from asking prices, you can be disappointed again and again. The final price is what you must compare with.
How to learn the gap
- Follow sold homes in your area, not only homes for sale.
- Compare the asking price and the final price when both are public.
- Make your own guess before you see the final price.
How PricePinner helps
The game never shows the asking price. You guess the final price from the facts. That trains exactly the skill that you need when you bid: knowing what a home will really sell for.