Is a 6-Month Exclusive Contract
Too Long? The Answer is in the "Price"
If the price is in line with the market, a 6-month contract will feel very short. But if the price is too high for the market, even 12 months won't be enough.
Many people see a 6-month or 12-month contract and feel that it's too long, isn't it? Jen understands that feeling well. But today, I'd like to invite you to look at it from a new perspective.
The truth is, the contract duration isn't the problem. It's the "price" that determines whether your contract will feel long or short.
If the price is in line with the market, a 6-month contract will feel short.
If the price is higher than the market, even 12 months won't be enough.
When the Price is Right, the Contract is Automatically Short
For properties with a market-aligned price, good location, and ready condition, Proview Living can close deals within 3 weeks to 2 months.
This means that a 6-month contract is used for only a short period. Money comes in quickly, allowing for quick progression, and no one feels the contract is long. Everything is done before you even realize it.
Price aligns with the market · Easy access location · Ready to move in or requires minimal renovation · Marketing covers the target buyers
When the Price is Higher than the Market, Even 12 Months Isn't Enough
But if the price is higher than the market, no matter how much promotion is done, real customers will compare prices. They know if the price is too high and won't wait.
After 6 or 8 months, the property still hasn't sold, and the contract needs to be extended. That's when it feels long. But it's not the fault of the contract duration at all.
- ✓Real buyers show immediate interest
- ✓Deal closes in 3 weeks – 2 months
- ✓Quick cash inflow, quick progression
- ✓6-month contract feels very short
- ✗Customers compare prices and don't commit
- ✗Waits 6-8 months, still no close
- ✗Good customers have gone to buy other properties
- ✗Ultimately, the price still needs to be reduced
The Property Owner Truly Determines the Timeline
To be frank, the time it takes for a property to sell is in the hands of the property owner, not the agent, and not the contract duration.
Summary Comparison
| Situation | Actual Selling Time | Contract Perception |
|---|---|---|
| Good price + Good location + Good condition | 3 weeks – 2 months Sells Fast | 6-month contract feels short |
| Good price + Good location + Needs some renovation | 2 – 4 months Sells Well | 6-month contract is just right |
| Price 5-10% higher than market | 4 – 8 months Slow | 6-month contract feels long |
| Price more than 10% higher than market | 8 months or more, or doesn't sell Stagnant Property | 12 months isn't enough |
The appropriate contract duration isn't about agents wanting a longer term, but about having enough time to genuinely get results for your property. And if the price aligns with the market, you'll never feel the contract is long.
Want to know how much
your property should be priced at?
The Proview Living team is ready to provide an initial market price assessment, offer advice before you decide to list, and handle every step until the property transfer is complete.
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