Renting your points question

[dez1978]

I’ve never rented out my points before. What’s the easiest way to do this? If I use one of the brokers, how much do they take?

 

[Evita_W]

The best in my opinion is the rent/trade board on these forums. There does need to be some trust on both ends, but you aren't paying a broker, just whatever payment processor you use.

 

[gharter]

Many options.
If you don't mind doing everything yourself, renting here is an option.
Otherwise, Davids or other online sites that do everything for you.

 

[Marionnette]

I’ve never rented out my points before. What’s the easiest way to do this? If I use one of the brokers, how much do they take?

The intermediaries keep anywhere from $3-$4 per point on reservations that they broker. None of them pay you 100% upfront. They all hold on to 25%-30% of what you're owed until the renter checks in or completes their trip (depending on the broker). At least one will supply you with a 1099 form to file with your income taxes.

 

[LSchrow]

The best in my opinion is the rent/trade board on these forums.

Absolutely agree - you get less for the points with little work if using a rental company, you'll likely get more from renting on social media but will put in significantly more work (a LOT of impossible requests for things such as AKV Value Studios a week away, BWV Standard Studio during the F&WF 8 months prior, etc , etc, as well as verrrry low ball offers).
My points have gone pretty quickly on the Dis R/T forum, for more than a broker would give but $1-2 less than on FB. Bonus is that you get to deal with some really nice people here!!

 

[LAX]

I’ve never rented out my points before. What’s the easiest way to do this? If I use one of the brokers, how much do they take?

If you do end up using a broker, choose and read the contract carefully. I know at least one broker changed its contract to put the burden of cancellation not initiated by renters entirely on the owners.

LAX