Heads of terms for commercial real estate investment sales frequently specify a tight timescale from instruction to exchange. David Slade (real estate partner, Wright Hassall), Anna Power (real estate senior associate, Wright Hassall), Jennie Newton Newton (property tax partner, Wright Hassall), and Bill Wareing (director, Wareing & Co) explore how, with some preparation and time management, an exchange within 3 weeks is very possible.