How to Accept an Offer on Your DVC Sales Listing
Getting an offer on your DVC listing is exciting, and the acceptance process is designed to be fast and simple. Once you click Accept, the platform takes over and moves the transaction forward automatically. But before you click anything, you want to understand exactly what you're agreeing to and what comes next. Let's walk through the full process.
Where to Find Your Offers
When a purchaser submits an offer on your listing, you'll receive a notification by email and inside your DVC Sales dashboard. Log in to your account and navigate to your listing. The offers section shows every offer you've received, including the proposed price per point, the total dollar amount, any special terms the purchaser included, and the time remaining before the offer expires.
Take your time reviewing the details. Look at the price per point, not just the total. The total changes based on the number of points in your contract, but price per point is how the market values DVC contracts, and it's what you should compare against similar listings. You can see current market pricing on our DVC resale listings page or check the DVC retail prices page to understand how your price compares to what Disney charges directly.
Step-by-Step: Accepting an Offer
Once you've reviewed the offer and you're satisfied with the terms, click Accept. That's it on your end for that step. The platform immediately generates the purchase agreement and sends it to both you and the purchaser by email.
Both parties review and sign the agreement electronically. This works from any device, phone, tablet, or computer. Signing takes about five minutes. The agreement covers the sale price, deposit amount, deposit deadline, and the timeline for closing.
After both parties sign, the purchaser is prompted to submit their deposit to the title company's escrow account. The deposit deadline is written into the agreement and is typically three to five business days after both signatures are in.
What Happens After You Accept
Once the deposit is confirmed by the title company, DVC Sales submits your contract to Disney for their Right of First Refusal review. Disney has 30 days to decide whether they want to purchase the contract at the agreed price. This is a standard part of every DVC resale transaction. The majority of contracts pass through without Disney exercising their right, but it does happen occasionally.
If Disney waives ROFR, the title company takes over and handles the transfer of ownership. The closing process from ROFR waiver to completed transfer typically takes two to four additional weeks. The total timeline from accepted offer to completed transfer is generally 60 to 90 days.
You'll receive updates at each stage. When Disney waives ROFR, you'll be notified. When the title company has everything ready for closing, you'll be notified. There's no need to chase anyone down for updates. The DVC Sales team monitors every transaction and reaches out when something needs your attention.
What If the Offer Isn't Quite Right?
You're under no obligation to accept any offer. If the price is lower than you're willing to take, you have two clean options: send a counteroffer with a price that works for you, or decline and wait for the next offer.
Counteroffers are common and completely normal. Most sellers and purchasers go back and forth at least once before landing on a final number. The DVC Sales platform makes this easy. You type in your counter price, add any terms you want to include, and send it. The purchaser sees it immediately and can respond from their dashboard.
Declining an offer doesn't remove your listing. Your contract stays active and visible to other purchasers, and new offers can come in at any time.
Tips for Getting Better Offers
If you're receiving offers consistently below your asking price, there are a few things worth checking. First, look at what similar contracts at the same resort are selling for. If comparable listings are priced at $100 per point and yours is listed at $115, the market is telling you something.
Second, check the available points on your listing. Contracts with strong point availability for the current and upcoming use year are more attractive to purchasers than contracts where most points have been used or borrowed. If your points situation is favorable, make sure that's clearly visible on your listing.
Third, look at your listing's ranking. DVC Sales shows purchasers a value rating that compares your price to the market. A listing rated "Great Deal" gets more offers than one rated "High Price," and the difference can be just a few dollars per point.
Your Costs as a Seller
At DVC Sales, sellers pay a 6.9% commission and Disney's $150 Estoppel Fee. There are no upfront fees. Commission is only earned at closing. The purchaser pays Disney's $500 Administration Fee and the title company's closing costs.
The annual dues situation at closing depends on the timing. For closings before December 1, the purchaser reimburses you for annual dues on the current year's points that are still available. For closings in December, no reimbursement is required for the current year. You can view current annual dues by resort to understand what the reimbursement amounts might look like.
If you have questions about pricing your listing, evaluating an offer, or what to include in a counteroffer, the DVC Sales team is available to help. We've been through thousands of these transactions and can give you honest guidance on what's reasonable in the current market. Reach us at our contact page anytime.
After the Transaction Closes
Once everything closes, you'll receive the proceeds from the sale minus the commission and Estoppel Fee. The title company handles the distribution, and payment is typically made by wire transfer or check according to your preference.
The membership transfers to the purchaser, and your obligations as a DVC owner for that contract end at closing. Annual dues are prorated, and the closing statement will show the exact breakdown of who owes what for the current dues year.
Selling your DVC contract through DVC Sales is designed to be low-friction and transparent from offer to closing. If anything comes up along the way, you have a licensed Florida real estate brokerage in your corner. We handle the paperwork, coordinate with Disney, and keep the transaction moving so you don't have to chase anything down yourself.
