Closing Time!

[jcolvin5]

Home Resort: BLT
Broker: https://****************.com/
Title Company: https://www.dvcclosings.com/
Offer made: 12/26
Offer accepted: 12/28
Sent to ROFR: 12/30
Passed ROFR:
Closing docs received:
Closing docs returned:
Closing:
Deed recorded:
Contract Showing on Membership (existing member):
Points in account:

Days Total:

 

[Chili327]

We are so sad! Reading all these quick turn- arounds gave us hope we would be able to use points from our resale contract after all before 2027 ( owner had borrowed 2026 points into 2025 which remained in contract,, but if we don't have access to them to book a March trip by end of January they will be of no use to us ! )We knew that going in, but had false hope when we passed ROFR quickly and then closed on Dec 23rd we would be able to salvage them after all. But despite what we have been seeing here about quick turn arounds, member services is claiming despite the fact that we are adding same resort and use year as existing contract, due to holidays it will take additional time- like 7-8 weeks to process , so looks like we will be out of luck. So much for the theory that the extra $500 starting the first of year may add extra staff and speed things up lol

In January, what is usually available in March?
If anything you could still book it, or just rent the points.

 

[mom2missmous]

In January, what is usually available in March?
If anything you could still book it, or just rent the points.

We would need to have the points in our account by end of January( which is far earlier than 8 weeks!) so we could book for early March. Not sure what if anything will be left, but atm there are a few possibilities if they remain ( we were looking at a short stay in a one bedroom which is more common to get in larger resorts since it is often one of the last categories to book up). But we have a reservation already with our direct points that we would need to cancel 32 days prior to check in to be able to bank the points from that if we can use the new ones instead on a different reservation. Otherwise ,we leave Florida (where we are spending the winter) end of March and won't be returning to the state until after the points expire. We do not like the idea of renting, too much stress and paperwork (including tax time!)

 

[Chili327]

We would need to have the points in our account by end of January( which is far earlier than 8 weeks!) so we could book for early March. Not sure what if anything will be left, but atm there are a few possibilities if they remain ( we were looking at a short stay in a one bedroom which is more common to get in larger resorts since it is often one of the last categories to book up). But we have a reservation already with our direct points that we would need to cancel 32 days prior to check in to be able to bank the points from that if we can use the new ones instead on a different reservation. Otherwise ,we leave Florida (where we are spending the winter) end of March and won't be returning to the state until after the points expire. We do not like the idea of renting, too much stress and paperwork (including tax time!)

Hmm, gotcha.
Fingers crossed!!

 

[E2ME2]

At it again
Got this one in just under the $500 wire.

Home Resort: BLT
Broker: https://fidelityrealestate.com
Title Company: https://www.masontitle.com
Offer made: 12/22
Offer accepted: 12/22
Sent to ROFR: 12/30
Passed ROFR:
Closing docs received:
Closing docs returned:
Closing:
Deed recorded:
Contract Showing on Membership (existing member):
Points in account:

Days Total:

 

[Sandisw]

I would put my money on increased processing time being used to soften the $500 blow or to close put 2025 and then it will be back to slow business as usual.

They dont have to speed up resale processing times sadly and why would they do anything to make resale sales more attractive. One of the things people cite that is attractive about buying direct is how fast those points are loaded. I hope im wrong, but those are my thoughts

They don’t but given that buyers will now be paying that fee…unless it’s negotiated with the seller…I think they have a much stronger case to pressure DVC.

Per the information that was shared, it certainly was implied this was needed to more timely process things with increased staffing.

I hope when we get through the holidays, it proves true.

 

[ryang25]

Home Resort: Saratoga Springs
Broker: https://dvcstore.com
Title Company: https://www.dvcclosings.com
Offer made: 10/29/25
Offer accepted: 10/29/25
Sent to ROFR: 11/04/25
Passed ROFR: 11/21/25
Closing docs received: 11/24/25
Closing docs returned: 11/24/25
Closing: 12/19/25
Deed recorded: 12/19/25
Contract Showing on Membership (new member): 12/31/25
Points in account:

Got my first two emails a few minutes ago - just waiting for the Club ID now. Doesn’t seem the 8 weeks they quoted is accurate at all so hopefully everyone else hears very soon!

 

[KGdreamer]

Got my first two emails a few minutes ago - just waiting for the Club ID now. Doesn’t seem the 8 weeks they quoted is accurate at all so hopefully everyone else hears very soon!

You just gave me hope! Mine also closed on 12/19... my very first contract!! I've been lurking on these boards for months and finally created an account.