We've been working in the DVC resale market for over 25 years, and the question we hear most from buyers who've been through the process is: why didn't I do this sooner? The short answer is that most people don't realize what DVC ownership actually changes about a Disney vacation until they've experienced it firsthand. Let us explain what that looks like.
Finding the Right Home Resort
The biggest decision in a DVC purchase isn't how many points to buy — it's which home resort to make your anchor. Your home resort determines where you get priority booking at 11 months, which directly affects your ability to secure your preferred room type and dates at the most popular properties. A buyer who loves Beach Club Villas but purchases at a different resort because it was cheaper per point may find themselves consistently unable to book Beach Club during the weeks they actually want to visit.
We help buyers think through this match before they make an offer. What park does your family gravitates toward? Do you want to be close to Magic Kingdom, or do you prefer the Epcot resort area? How much flexibility do you have on dates? Do you want a pool-focused resort or one that's more about park proximity? The answers shape which resort makes the most sense as a home base, and we'll tell you honestly if we think a listing that looks good on paper isn't the right fit for how you describe your vacation style.
Understanding the True Cost of Ownership
A DVC contract isn't just a purchase price — it's the price plus annual dues plus closing costs, weighed against how many trips you're realistically going to take and what those trips would otherwise cost. We help buyers build this picture clearly before committing.
Annual dues vary by resort and run between $7 and $9 per point. For a 200-point contract at $8 per point, that's $1,600 per year in dues regardless of whether you travel. If you're planning one week-long trip per year in a one-bedroom villa, those dues represent a real fraction of your total vacation cost. If you're planning multiple shorter trips, the math works differently. We model these scenarios with buyers so the decision is grounded in actual numbers, not general statements about value.
Navigating ROFR and Closing
The resale process includes Disney's Right of First Refusal review, a 30-day window where Disney decides whether to purchase the contract themselves at the price you agreed to with the seller. Most buyers haven't dealt with ROFR before and find the waiting period stressful. We've been through this hundreds of times and can give you a realistic read on whether a specific contract at its specific price is likely to survive ROFR or draws more scrutiny from Disney.
After ROFR waiver, we coordinate with the title company to move through closing efficiently. Our goal is a clean process where you're never wondering what's happening next. We communicate proactively at each stage so you always know where your transaction stands.
After You Own
Once your membership is active, the questions often keep coming: when should I bank my points versus borrow? How do I stack multiple contracts for the same reservation? What's the best way to use points I can't use this year? We're available to members who purchased through us and have ongoing questions about maximizing their membership.
Ready to explore what's available? Browse current DVC resale listings or reach out to us with questions about a specific resort or contract type. We'll give you a straight answer.
