I am purchasing 40 OKW points through a broker other than the Timeshare Store, and the closing costs are a little higher. My closing costs are $425 for 40 points, but I think I got a pretty good deal on the points($65 per point, I pay closing and 2010 maintenance fees). I'm not much of a negotiator Definitely factor the closing costs and MF's into your total.
Thanks everyone!
Apparently closing costs vary quite a bit. I wonder why.
I guess it makes sense who pays really depends on how motivated the seller is.
Just as an example of differences in closing costs, we purchased a 50 pt OKW contract and the closing costs were $450 or +/- 13% of the contract amount. We are purchasing a 50 pt BWV contract and the closing costs are $670 or +/- 16% of the contract amount. Both amounts are for the same services and do not include MF's in that amount. The difference between the two contract amounts, not including closing costs, is $600. The purchases are through two different agencies. We pay the closing costs on both contracts so the big difference in our situation was in what the agency charged.
I just purchased a 50 pt VWL resale, I am just waiting for the closing, it is with The Time Share store and the closing costs are $322. Last year I purchased a 50 pt resale for VWL and it was through DVC by resale and the closing costs were $325. I know the costs are based on the sale price and not by the number of points because the fees paid to the county or state are based on sale price.