Give a reason why the house may actually sell at this minimum price.
How to approach this question
The calculation is based on a mathematical model. Think about the difference between a model and reality. Can a simple model perfectly predict complex human behaviour like buying a house?
Full Answer
The calculation that the house will "never sell" at £155,000 is based on a simple linear probability model. This model is a simplification of reality and has limitations.
A key reason the house might still sell is that **the model may not be accurate at extreme values**. The relationship where risk increases by 0.05 for every £1000 might only be valid within a certain price range.
Other reasons include:
- **Changing Market Conditions:** The housing market could change unexpectedly, making £155,000 seem like a reasonable price.
- **Specific Buyer Needs:** A particular buyer might have a strong personal reason to want that specific house (e.g., it's next to a relative) and be willing to pay a premium for it, regardless of the general market model.
Common mistakes
✗ Stating that the calculation was wrong. The question asks why the model's prediction might be wrong in the real world.
✗ Giving an irrelevant answer, e.g., "the seller might lower the price".