New to the DIS Boards, But not to DVC. Have a open question about renting out points. We have been members for a few years and have never had to rent out our points. However last year we bought a new resort and have extra points that expire next year we are consider renting out. My question to those that have done this. Is it a hassle to deal with the people? Is it better to just let someone else deal with the paperwork and questions? IE: Davids, DVCresale, Redwek. I have rented out many times my Wyndham rentals with redweek but not sure they would be the best for Disney. Any opinions. Looking for advise. TIA.
I just switched this past year from using several brokers to renting it out myself on the boards. The short answer is, yes it's a hassle, but it's worth it.
Just keep in mind the majority of people you will deal with are not familiar with DVC and will ask a lot of questions. Some of the common themes I deal with:
- Can you book another resort?
- Do you have anything for 3 weeks from now?
- Can you check? How about? What about? One more... *poof* never to be heard from again.
That's basically it. Those three things, but I'll get a dozen or so of those questions before I actually find a renter. Depending on how many points you have, you may even have multiple renters as there's a lot of folks who only want a day or two as well.
That said, the extra cash from not having to pay the broker has made it worth it. The hassle is from those who don't actually rent and are testing the waters and really amounts to checking your messages and DVC for availability. Everyone who has actually rented from me has been problem free. At most they come back and make a room request, maybe a DME.
So if you're willing to deal with that, make yourself some extra cash. Just remember it goes both ways, treat your renters right and with respect and they'll do the same. I've found that if it's hassle free for them, many will end up being repeat renters down the road.