Price matters, but your terms can make or break the deal.
You are trying to decide which terms to hold firm on so you do not give away leverage during negotiation. The guiding rule align your terms with the pace of the local market, not with what you did in a different year or a different area of Sundance, AB.
Here is the constraint I plan around in January 2026 supply was 1.50 months in Sundance, AB, with 9 active listings and 6 sales. Also in January 2026, offers landed about 99.5 of asking on average based on the sale-price-to-list-price ratio, and a typical sale took 26 days. That matters because when offers are clustering close to asking and the typical timeline is 26 days, the contract language becomes the real battleground. Some metrics were not reported for this period, but those January 2026 numbers are enough to justify a disciplined stance on the clauses and dates that create real risk for you in Sundance, AB. Decide your non-negotiables before the first showing - I recommend you pre-approve your ideal possession date and your acceptable inspection scope so you are not improvising under pressure. Keep your counter focused with 99.5 of asking and 26 days in January 2026, I would trade only where it reduces uncertainty, not where it simply lowers the buyer s friction. If you accept a concession, attach it to performance - tighter timelines or clearer buyer obligations - so the deal stays on schedule.
About Eric Dennis
Eric Dennis is a licensed Real Estate Professional affiliated with CIR REALTY, specializing in the Sundance market. With a focus on strategic marketing and deep local knowledge, Eric Dennis provides clients with expert guidance in navigating complex real estate transactions. View full profile →