That's really what it's about :) Are you open to other areas in the state or exclusively Fairfield County?

And also, until now, exclusively a student of youtube and BP. 

If you are speaking of a deadline or the Exclusive this is for Owner Occupants only. 

And even if you fail any of those tests, you could still qualify for a partial exclusion of the gain if under certain circumstances (i.e. health related event, certain unforseeable events, or a work-related move)In short, The exclusion is available once every two years and there is no limit to the number of times you can take it.

Is there a way I can hold on to the property and claim the 2 year exclusion from capital gains?

I'd sell and take all that gain tax free via sec121 exclusion allowing married homeowners to take up to $500k of appreciation tax free on their primary residence. 

When it comes to selecting a realtor to work with some may ask you to sign an agreement that you work with them exclusively.

Good or bad market timing is almost exclusively based on luck and we’re often better off is we stop thinking we can control it.

You can give lease termination options, ROFO, exclusive parking, signage, etc.

I generally go on someone's word that they are willing to work with me exclusively and it has only burned me a couple times in the past.