Gifting from a friend

[dcates]

We are relatively new to all things DVC. We have a close friend who is wanting to get rid of their contract and is willing to gift it to us. Can we submit the contract to go through ROFR without a broker?

 

[Sandisw]

You don’t need a broker but hiring a title company to do everything might be wise.

 

[dcates]

You don’t need a broker but hiring a title company to do everything might be wise.

Yes we are definitely using a title company.

 

[dcates]

Our friend just got off the phone with DVC and they explained to her that since she is gifting it would just be a title transfer and not have to go through ROFR... does this sound accurate?

 

[cruisehopeful]

The seller just got off the phone with DVC and they explained to her both resale and told her that since she already has a buyer it could just be a title transfer and not have to go through ROFR... does this sound accurate? Would it be treated as a gift to family, etc.?

If you are buying it, it won't be considered a gift. Are you paying for the contract? DVC has resale value.

 

[dcates]

No they are gifting it to us.

 

[Add-On-Itis]

No they are gifting it to us...I originally said "sell" as terminology usage.

what nice friends you got! If they are gifting it to you. Then no ROFR

 

[D-Trick]

Plot twist: it's VB.

Jk lol. Welcome home!

 

[JamJam2021]

Plot twist: it's VB.

Jk lol. Welcome home!

Even if it's VB, it'll still be cheaper $/point than most renting.
A good friend either way.

 

[sndral]

Our friend just got off the phone with DVC and they explained to her that since she is gifting it would just be a title transfer and not have to go through ROFR... does this sound accurate?

Yes, if it’s a gift no need for ROFR. Now I’m curious - what resort is it? Most DVC contracts, unlike other timeshares, can be sold for decent money, so, depending on which resort, that’s quite a generous gift.

 

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