Buying a Home? Look Beyond ‘Average Selling Prices’

Whenever CBS releases new housing data, the focus is always on Average Selling Prices (ASP). These numbers provide valuable insight into how the market is moving, but for buyers, they can also be misleading.

At Walter, we work with real buyers, so we look beyond the averages. Instead of just tracking the market’s overall price, we analyze the full range of buying prices—from the lowest to the highest—to show what’s actually possible. And as the data reveals, homes in popular cities are also being bought well below the ASP.

📊 A Closer Look at Buying Prices

Below, we’ve visualized actual buying prices in our top 10 cities compared to CBS’s ASPs. As you can see, the range of real transaction prices varies significantly:

💡 Key Takeaways from the Graph:

• Buying prices fluctuate more than selling price averages suggest. The market isn’t defined by a single number—homes are being bought across a wide range of prices.
• Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam saw significant price variation, with some homes selling far below city averages. In most cases, buyers secured homes even below the national average of €450,985.
• Walter buyers in Amstelveen purchased homes for as low as €355,500, despite CBS listing the city’s ASP at €649,823. This trend appears in multiple cities, proving that high averages don’t mean every home is out of reach.

What This Means for You as a Buyer

📉 Don’t assume the city average defines what you’ll pay – There are always opportunities below (and above) the average.
📊 Understand the price range – Knowing what homes actually sell for gives you a more realistic view of what’s possible.
🔎 Let data guide your decisions – We help buyers analyze the numbers so they can find the right home at the right price.

👉 There’s more possible when you look beyond the averages. Ready to see how we can help you secure your next home?

📲 Book a call today!