Buy DVC Resale

Buying DVC resale provides access to Disney Vacation Club ownership at prices substantially below Disney's direct pricing. Understanding the resale market, purchase process, and ownership considerations helps buyers navigate this path to DVC membership confidently and secure contracts matching their vacation needs.

Why Buy DVC Resale

The compelling reason to buy DVC resale is significant cost savings. Resale prices typically range from $100-175 per point compared to Disney direct prices of $200-250+ per point. For a 150-point contract, this difference means potential savings of $15,000 or more - substantial amounts that can fund additional points, vacation expenses, or remain in savings.

These savings don't require sacrificing core DVC benefits. Resale owners enjoy identical access to Walt Disney World and Disneyland DVC resorts, the same room types and booking procedures, and equivalent vacation experiences to direct purchasers at those properties.

What Resale Ownership Includes

Buying DVC resale provides the fundamental benefits making DVC ownership valuable. You receive home resort designation with 11-month booking priority at your chosen resort, followed by 7-month general access to all DVC resorts. Point allocations, banking and borrowing privileges, and membership status transfer completely from seller to buyer.

Your vacation experience at Walt Disney World or Disneyland DVC resorts will be identical to direct purchasers. The studios, villas, and amenities don't differ based on how your points were acquired. You're a full DVC member with complete access to these resort properties.

Resale Restrictions to Understand

Buying DVC resale carries certain limitations versus direct purchases. Resale points cannot be used to book at Disney Collection properties including Aulani in Hawaii, Hilton Head Island Resort, and Vero Beach Resort. These destinations remain restricted to direct purchasers under current Disney policy.

Additional restricted benefits include Annual Passholder discounts, Member Cruise rates, and certain special events. For most buyers focused on Walt Disney World stays, these restrictions have minimal practical impact while the cost savings remain substantial.

Choosing Your Home Resort

When you buy DVC resale, you select a home resort determining your 11-month booking priority. This choice should reflect where you'd most want to stay, particularly during high-demand periods when early booking access matters most. Popular resorts like Polynesian Villas and Bay Lake Tower benefit significantly from home resort priority.

Consider factors including location, amenities, annual dues, and resale pricing when selecting your home resort. Lower-priced resorts like Saratoga Springs and Old Key West offer excellent value for buyers less concerned about specific resort selection.

Determining Point Needs

Calculate appropriate point allocations before buying DVC resale. A family wanting annual one-week vacations in one-bedroom villas during regular season typically needs 150-200 points. Studio accommodations or off-season travel require fewer points, while two-bedroom villas and peak periods demand more.

Start conservatively with slightly fewer points than maximum needs. Additional points can be acquired through subsequent purchases, while excess points create usage pressure and ongoing dues obligations beyond actual vacation needs.

The Purchase Process

Buying DVC resale follows established procedures. Search available listings to identify contracts matching your criteria including resort, points, use year, and price. Submit offers through licensed brokers, negotiating until reaching agreement with sellers.

Accepted offers proceed to Disney for Right of First Refusal review, approximately 30 days during which Disney may purchase at your agreed price. Following ROFR waiver, transactions close through timeshare-specialized title companies. Total timeline from accepted offer to recorded ownership typically spans 45-75 days.

Understanding Use Years

DVC points allocate annually on use year anniversaries. Common use years include February, March, June, August, September, October, and December. Select use years aligning with your typical vacation timing - earlier use years provide more planning flexibility for summer travelers.

Use year also affects banking and borrowing deadlines. Understanding these rules before buying ensures your points align with how you plan to use them across vacation years.

Evaluating Contract Condition

When you buy DVC resale, contract condition affects immediate value. Contracts with current-year points loaded and banked points from previous years provide vacation capacity immediately upon ownership. Stripped contracts with borrowed or used points cost less but deliver full value only in future years.

Verify annual dues status before purchasing. Sellers must be current on dues for ownership to transfer, and any delinquencies must be cleared before closing can complete.

Working with Resale Brokers

Experienced DVC resale brokers provide valuable guidance when buying DVC resale. They understand market conditions, can advise on fair pricing, explain contract nuances, and coordinate transaction logistics. Quality brokers make the process smoother, particularly for first-time DVC buyers unfamiliar with ownership details.

Working with a reputable broker can also offer peace of mind in ensuring a secure transaction. They can assist with understanding the complexities of the contract and the implications of different clauses, which might be daunting for those new to timeshare purchases.

DVC Sales offers comprehensive buyer support including market analysis, contract evaluation, negotiation guidance, and closing coordination. Our expertise helps you navigate the resale market confidently and secure appropriate DVC ownership at competitive prices. Contact us to begin your DVC resale purchase journey.