What actually determines your speed is preparation, not instinct. A buyer with mortgage pre-approval already arranged and financing and inspection conditions worked out in advance can move within days of a showing, while one still shopping for a lender is often too slow regardless of how much they want the house.
Not every Saskatoon home moves at the same pace even in a tight market. An overpriced listing or one with an unusual layout can sit while a well-priced, move-in-ready house in a popular area goes under offer almost immediately, so the citywide figure is a starting point, not a guarantee.
Being ready to act matters more than trying to predict the market's mood. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.