That window assumes a normal condition period for financing and inspection, usually 7 to 14 days after an accepted offer, followed by a lawyer's file at Information Services Corporation to register title and mortgage before possession. A cash buyer or one already pre-approved can close faster than that.
Winter listings in Saskatoon are not a disadvantage the way sellers sometimes assume. Serious buyers still shop through the colder months, and a year end close is a common target for people wanting a fresh start for the new tax year.
The tighter the deadline, the more the first two weeks on market matter. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.