FAQs For Sellers

Selling a Disney Vacation Club membership can be an emotional decision. For many owners, DVC is more than points. It’s family vacations, traditions, and memories built over many years. Whether you’re selling because your travel habits have changed, your family has grown, or you’re simply ready for something different, we’re here to help make the process as easy as possible.

As a family-owned Florida real estate brokerage specializing in DVC resales since 1998, we take a concierge-style approach to every transaction. From pricing guidance and marketing to negotiations, Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR), and closing, we’ll guide you through each step of the process.

We share our clients’ passion for Disney Vacation Club and are proud of the relationships we’ve built with DVC owners over more than 25 years in the resale market.

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Selling your Disney Vacation Club membership is simpler than many owners expect. The first step is requesting a free market analysis so we can evaluate your contract’s current market value based on factors such as resort, contract size, available points, and expiration date.

Once you’re ready to move forward, we’ll prepare the listing paperwork, market your contract to qualified buyers, and assist with negotiations. After an offer is accepted, the contract is submitted to Disney for Right of First Refusal (ROFR) review. If Disney waives ROFR, the sale moves to closing and ownership is transferred to the buyer.

Throughout the process, our team will guide you every step of the way and coordinate with the closing company to help ensure a smooth transaction.

No two Disney Vacation Club contracts are exactly alike, which means resale value can vary significantly from one ownership to another.

Some of the factors that can influence a contract’s value include:

• Home resort: Certain resorts may attract stronger buyer demand due to their location, popularity, booking advantages, or expiration dates.
• Contract size: Smaller contracts often command a higher price per point because they offer a lower entry point for buyers.
• Point availability: Contracts with current, banked, or bonus points available for immediate use may generate additional buyer interest.
• Expiration date: In general, contracts with more years remaining tend to maintain stronger resale value than those nearing expiration.
• Market demand: Buyer demand, available inventory, and Disney’s direct pricing can all influence resale values.

Our team regularly reviews recent sales, current listings, and market trends to help determine a competitive listing price for your ownership. If you’re considering selling, we offer a free market analysis with no obligation.

Sellers are responsible for the brokerage commission and Disney’s $150 estoppel fee. Vacation Club Life’s standard commission is 8.5% of the sales price, payable only if your contract sells. We do not charge any upfront listing fees.

Buyers typically pay the title company’s closing costs, although certain expenses may be negotiated as part of the transaction. Depending on the terms of the sale, buyers and sellers may also negotiate items such as annual dues reimbursements, Disney’s Contract Administration Fee, or other transfer-related costs.

Before accepting an offer, we’ll review all terms with you so you understand exactly what costs, if any, will be your responsibility at closing.

The time it takes to sell a Disney Vacation Club contract can vary depending on factors such as the resort, asking price, contract size, available points, and current market demand.

Some contracts receive offers within days of being listed, while others may take longer. Once an offer is accepted, many DVC resale transactions are completed within approximately 45 days.

Pricing your contract competitively from the start is one of the most important factors in attracting buyer interest and achieving a timely sale.

Step 1: Request a free market analysis.
Before listing your contract, it’s important to understand its current resale value. A market analysis reviews recent sales, comparable listings, and contract details to help determine a competitive asking price.

Step 2: Sign a listing agreement.
Once you decide to move forward, you’ll authorize Vacation Club Life to market your contract. We then verify your membership details and prepare the listing for sale.

Step 3: Receive and review buyer offers.
When an offer is received, you have the option to accept, decline, or negotiate the terms. We’ll help guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way.

Step 4: Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR).
After both parties sign the contract, it is submitted to Disney for review. If Disney waives ROFR, the transaction proceeds to closing. If Disney exercises ROFR, Disney purchases the contract under the same terms agreed upon by the buyer and seller.

Step 5: Closing and transfer of ownership.
A licensed title company coordinates the closing process, prepares the final documents, and transfers ownership to the buyer. Once closing is complete, the title company disburses the proceeds according to your instructions.

While every transaction is different, many DVC resale transactions close within approximately 45 days after an offer is accepted.

Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is Disney’s contractual right to purchase a DVC contract under the same terms agreed upon by the buyer and seller. After a resale contract is signed, it is submitted to Disney for review. If Disney waives ROFR, the sale proceeds as planned. If Disney exercises ROFR, Disney purchases the contract and all terms of the agreement are honored.

No. You do not need to travel to Florida to sell your Disney Vacation Club membership.

Listing agreements, contracts, and most closing documents can be completed electronically. In many cases, closing documents can be signed using a remote online notary, allowing the entire transaction to be completed from the comfort of your home.

Whether you live elsewhere in the United States or internationally, our team and the closing company will guide you through the process and provide instructions for any required documents.

Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can sell their Disney Vacation Club memberships through the resale market.

The overall selling process is similar to that of U.S. owners, although additional documentation and tax requirements may apply. Most transactions can be completed remotely, and in many cases sellers may be able to use a remote online notary, depending on their circumstances.

Foreign owners may also be subject to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), which can require a portion of the sale proceeds to be withheld at closing and remitted to the IRS. The amount withheld, available exemptions, and potential refunds depend on each seller’s individual tax situation.

It is advised to seek counsel from a qualified tax person regarding your rights, obligations, reporting and withholding requirements pursuant to FIRPTA. Garden Views Realty, Inc and its associates cannot provide tax advice.

FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) is a U.S. tax law that may apply when a non-U.S. citizen or foreign person sells a Disney Vacation Club contract.

In many cases, FIRPTA requires 15% of the sale proceeds to be withheld at closing and remitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Foreign sellers may also incur additional costs related to tax form preparation or tax filing requirements. Because FIRPTA rules can be complex, we recommend consulting a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation.

Our team works with title companies and tax professionals experienced in foreign-owned DVC transactions and can help guide you through the process, although Vacation Club Life and its associates cannot provide tax advice.

Proceeds are disbursed after the closing has been completed. While every transaction is different, many DVC resale transactions are completed within approximately 45 days from offer acceptance to disbursement of funds.

Certain factors, including Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR), title processing, and ownership location, may affect the timeline.