yes, I'd take it for 30 days with the opportunity to have my marketing reviewed and the listing extended for 30 day periods, if necessary.... I would not take it if it were over priced.... 

Everything depends on what it is and how much I wanted it. My answer would be, "why put a short time limit on it? You can cancel it any time". If the seller worries about "days on market", remind him/her that it will still show up on the "history" that it's been in and out of escrow. Just can't see any other reason they would have such a short term on it.

If the ducks line up for a reasonable result plus all things considered...sure. Personally? I sign people up for one year not because I need it (30-60 days will do) but to make the point that we finish what we start together no matter come what may....

Depends on whether they are willing to price it 30% under market value!! 

In this market right now, I would probably take it. 

I love Barbara Todaro's suggestion of having some 30 options/extensions built in to the listing contract.

Barbara Todaro has a great way to get around that 30 day period..if your market is hot..give it chance but price it right!!!

     Maybe.  It depends upon the listing.  Will it sell?  Can I get some exposure from it?

MLS listings with my board require a minimum of 60 days.  Exclusive listings can be for any length of time.  The length of time I am willing to accept any listing depends on a variety of factors.

I would not. Considering not just the money but the time it is a net loss.

It appears that you need to follow the restrictive rules of your board.

You bet I would, and  your board need to change it's rules.

Not unless there was a compelling reason to accept it.

Depends.

I've never heard of a board dictating listing terms. That's a negotiated term between seller and brokerage. Anything less than 90-120 days... I don't take and it depends on the market, the home, the neighrborhood. Too much time and money is spent upfront to market a home to have it go away in 30 days and let the next agent benefit from the momentum you built.

Gloria Valvasori - I doubt very much - unless the seller agrees to do EVERYTHING right, including price it right.

I would and have.  I have never heard of a board dictating how I run my business

No. It's not worth it for only 30 days.

Every day of the week unless they balked at my valuation. Who needs the MLS to market property these days when there are so many other resources.

I would, i woudl try to do everything to at least get 60, but 30 days at a good price, offers me a good chance for a sale

A one-night stand when you're looking for a mate?
NO. Those people want you to give 1000% while they're eyeing the exit.
(PS. Our overall DOM is in the 100-ish range.)

If in a hot market, yes provided it is priced right!

In some markets that is more than enough, but not in ours.

That really depends on the neighborhood Gloria Valvasori 

If the property is in good condition and the seller is willing to price it correctly, then I would probably take the listing!  :)

Depends of property condition, location, and price. If all those are acceptable, then yes, and seller needs to know it will take 45 day from contract to closing.

It depends. I know our market is currently running of a 54 domp. That might be too short to get a property sold. I had a client ask that question yesterday. I say I'd only do 90 days in his case.

If they agreed to list it at my suggested listing price I would Gloria Valvasori 

Never her that a board could set a minimum days.

No, I wouldn't.

To be under contract in 30 days  - absolutely yes.  My market supports that. As the market shifts my response will shift with it.

Depends -  what the location, condition and price point.

Not a chance unless I had the knowledge of a buyer just waiting to pounce.

Not in my extremely rural market. No way. Average DOM is over 100 in most segments of my market. 

Sure, just need it to be priced right and in a great location.  I wouldn't take it if it were overpriced or unsaleable.

Yes.

I usually will not take one for 30 days. With so much marketing effort and expense it isn't fait to me and not a sign of good faith on the seller's part.

Depends... If I can price it correctly (my price) then yes, if it is at their price and not market price... No!

If it is priced right and house is presented correctly...why not? 

Only if it was priced right.  I've had 30 day listings and sold them in the first week.

Interesting that your board rules dictate terms of a listing.

I probably would take it as most of my listings are under contract well within that time period.  However at 30 days the listing would expire prior to closing and therefore there would need to be a clause that the listing that stated property to be extended in MLS to date of close.  

It just would not make sense to have a listing expire when it's under contract or prior to closing.  I also would not take an overpriced listing even with the promise of reducing.  I spend way too much money and time to market homes to allow a ridiculous time frame.

Is the seller realistic?  Are you on the same page?  If yes to both, I'd definitely take it -- it's a dream come true.  Get it done!

Yep, that's all I need in this market, as long as I controlled the asking price with the market opinion not the sellers' opinion. 

sure why not

I would take a one-day listing if it was in a hot location!

It depends on the market.  I would want to understand why they are hung up on only listing it for 30 days.  Presenting current market trend and a marketing plan may help the understand the reality of the time to sell the house.  Also, at what price point? At $200K or less it will go quickly in most markets, but and a million plus slower in many markets.  at the right price point  would take it.

It depends on the current market, price point, condition of house, average days on market. I wouldn't rule it out!

I am not sure I want to discuss terms of a listing agreement here nor anywhere else because I think that could be considered a anti trust violation 

I've taken one as short as 30 days but it was a unique situation.

That really depends on the property and the price the seller is considering

Yes, if it is priced right and the local market is hot at the time.

No; generally minimum of six months.

Gloria Valvasori No, it takes at least 30 days to ramp up commercial listing.

Depends how it is priced, how it is positioned in the market. A lake property priced right, grab it and growl. You are going to a closing without a bank. Shortage creates value, pricing controls decision making. For you the agent taking the listing with the minute time attached, for the buyer where time is money to if poised to close quickly. Do a good job and they see you showing the property, communicating in timely manner and why wouldn't they relist and extend listing?

If I had a buyer lined up or it was priced so well I knew it would sell immediately. But I would have to follow the rules of the board. 

Yes, we would, unless it was way overpriced!  A

no I would not take it.