Advice on renting existing reservation?

[Ka-chow!]

I'm thinking about renting an existing reservation. It is within the month. This would be my first rental, i.e. a newbe. Can someone explain how the process would go and share some advice on do's and don'ts?
Thanks!

 

[dzorn]

You might want to read the stickys on the rent/trade board. I've never rented so no clue.

Denise in MI

 

[pinnocchiosdad]

I'm thinking about renting an existing reservation. It is within the month. This would be my first rental, i.e. a newbe. Can someone explain how the process would go and share some advice on do's and don'ts?
Thanks!

You have a short time frame. Make a decission and get started would be my first advice. Be sure to get full payment. The best way to get immediate payment is to open a PAYPAL account (its free to open). i would also advertise PAYPAL payment required. If you can not rent the reservation, as a last resort (to losing your points), you can cancel the resie and the points will go into holding. Good luck.

 

[Sandisw]

The only problem I see right now is that finding something a month out is very difficult for DVC reservations.

When you rent a reservation from a member, you and the owner will agree on terms of the rental, payment, etc.

The biggest advice is to read up on things and understand the difference between renting and getting reservations through Disney. One big difference is mousekeeping. You don't get it daily with DVC stays. In addition, you would not qualify for any of the discounts that Disney may come out with for your time frame (ie: free dining).

The cancellation policy will most likely, with such short notice, very strict (ie: no refunds at all) as reservations that are cancelled less than 31 days out cause points to go into holding, which puts restrictions on them.

Good luck!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Do you have a friend or family member who might be able to use the reservation?? That would be the easiest way to rent it out.