ROFR Thread Jan to March 2026 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[Girlstar30]

Id like to add that the broker doesnt make it seem like mf could be something negotiated or volunteers that information. When I bought akv and didnt think of that being a possibility it was ofc never mentioned except for in the contract once it was drawn up.

Once I found out on the boards that this was possible, I did ask and the broker made it clear that since I was the buyer using the points that I was to be the one to pay them. I was more desperate at the time for points because we were going on a month long trip in september and I needed those points asap as it was already february and wouldnt be wrapped until April so I accepted that and reimbursed them and I didnt end up regretting it because we went and had an amazing vacation!

 

[airjay75]

I always think, well, if I am going to basically get full use of the points, it is only fair that I would pay/reimburse the dues associated with those points. If the points have been banked/borrowed/distressed, I'm not getting full use, so not paying for the dues for those points is pretty reasonable IMO. And, if I am getting full use, but my offer includes not reimbursing the seller, then I'm effectively asking for a price/point that is less than the price by the amount of the dues. But, not all sellers/brokers are going to think about an offer the same way, so who knows. Never hurts to make an offer - worst that can't happen is they say no.

 

[Girlstar30]

I always think, well, if I am going to basically get full use of the points, it is only fair that I would pay/reimburse the dues associated with those points. If the points have been banked/borrowed/distressed, I'm not getting full use, so not paying for the dues for those points is pretty reasonable IMO. And, if I am getting full use, but my offer includes not reimbursing the seller, then I'm effectively asking for a price/point that is less than the price by the amount of the dues. But, not all sellers/brokers are going to think about an offer the same way, so who knows. Never hurts to make an offer - worst that can't happen is they say no.

This is my stance too, at the time I was kind of hoping to be rejected or I should say, scared of the offer being accepted Thats when you know you have the disease, addonitis

 

[Dyefrog]

Passed
Dyefrog---$138-$28250-200-CCV@WL-Aug-36/24, 200/25, 200/26, 200/27-sent 2/16, passed 3/4
36 points in 24 were banked to 25, Seller/Broker pays $500 admin fee. Seller will bank 2025 points post ROFR. Buyer pays 2026 dues.

 

[shoretodisney]

I always think, well, if I am going to basically get full use of the points, it is only fair that I would pay/reimburse the dues associated with those points. If the points have been banked/borrowed/distressed, I'm not getting full use, so not paying for the dues for those points is pretty reasonable IMO. And, if I am getting full use, but my offer includes not reimbursing the seller, then I'm effectively asking for a price/point that is less than the price by the amount of the dues. But, not all sellers/brokers are going to think about an offer the same way, so who knows. Never hurts to make an offer - worst that can't happen is they say no.

Well put. I've only had the experience of buying two contracts so far but my thought has always been to look only for loaded contracts in addition to offering relatively aggressive prices/point. IMO the standard you mentioned of banked points not requiring mf reimbursement is an undervalued advantage for a buyer as long as they are sure they can/will use them in full. I prefer that way to find value vs finding deals on stripped contracts. I also always factor in any discount on closing costs I want into my price/point offer to save the hassle of back and forth on that topic. As you said, it all comes down to a total $ amount anyway and unless I think I'm reaching ROFR levels it matters not.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Well put. I've only had the experience of buying two contracts so far but my thought has always been to look only for loaded contracts in addition to offering relatively aggressive prices/point. IMO the standard you mentioned of banked points not requiring mf reimbursement is an undervalued advantage for a buyer as long as they are sure they can/will use them in full. I prefer that way to find value vs finding deals on stripped contracts. I also always factor in any discount on closing costs I want into my price/point offer to save the hassle of back and forth on that topic. As you said, it all comes down to a total $ amount anyway and unless I think I'm reaching ROFR levels it matters not.

Do you mean ROFR levels based on price per point?

 

[shoretodisney]

Do you mean ROFR levels based on price per point?

Yes. If the listing was already low enough that I thought it may be likely to be taken by Disney I'd only then look to negotiate any further deals via closing costs or mf. Although maybe Disney considers those in their decision too? I actually don't know and never thought about that until this second lol.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Yes. If the listing was already low enough that I thought it may be likely to be taken by Disney I'd only then look to negotiate any further deals via closing costs or mf. Although maybe Disney considers those in their decision too? I actually don't know and never thought about that until this second lol.

Seems like nobody knows what contracts the ROFR monster will choose. I went with an average price per point offer and requested seller to cover all closing costs. Figured if they ROFR’d for price per point, I’d be safer.

 

[haPevraftr]

haPevraftr---$36.5-$6125-150-VB-Feb-0/25, 0/26, 0/27, 150/28-Broker pays $500 fee- sent 3/16
Delayed closing June 2026, Seller credits 2027 MF at closing

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

haPevraftr---$36.5-$6125-150-VB-Feb-0/25, 0/26, 0/27, 150/28-Broker pays $500 fee- sent 3/16
Delayed closing June 2026, Seller credits 2027 MF at closing

Hadn’t ever considered 2027 dues for stripped points. Glad to see this scenario for future purchases.

 

[Zipears Fan]

Zipears Fan---$159-$13430-75-PVB-Sep-0/25, 0/26, 75/27- sent 3/16

 

[Cfabar1]

Yes they def dont see it that way. My offer was low key snubbed by the broker telling me they would consider "entertaining it" if I paid all the fees.

Since I just bought vdh and I didnt really need the points (and fear of wife being pissed lol) I said if they pay the mf its a done deal. I was made to feel a bit greedy with the response after, but it does make sense to me why the seller wants to be reimbursed. I would too if I wasnt using the points and it was in the first half of the year.

But I also see that this may not be fully wrapped up until May id guess and someone losing nearly "half the year " to go would perhaps expect not to pay mf. All of my vacations for the first half of the year are booked so this works out perfect for a possible september wdw trip (I wouldn't mind staying at ssr and okw for the first time) or holidays at disneyland at vgc and banking what remains. I really hope this pans out as this one would be a perfect match for us️

Imagine how upsetting it is when you have a December UY and you realize those points on the stripped contract are useless for an entire year....

This is my stance too, at the time I was kind of hoping to be rejected or I should say, scared of the offer being accepted Thats when you know you have the disease, addonitis

lately all the offers I submit are offers I fully plan on having rejected... and if they come through, I have the mixed blessing of more points and having to buy a contract... I have no urgency... can get through 2028 without needing more points... patience is very helpful...

haPevraftr---$36.5-$6125-150-VB-Feb-0/25, 0/26, 0/27, 150/28-Broker pays $500 fee- sent 3/16
Delayed closing June 2026, Seller credits 2027 MF at closing

Fantastic deal! Congratulations! Love the creativity to find ways to make VB math work!

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

lately all the offers I submit are offers I fully plan on having rejected... and if they come through, I have the mixed blessing of more points and having to buy a contract... I have no urgency... can get through 2028 without needing more points... patience is very helpful...

Yep, that’s what the plan was for us. We just got back a few months ago after a week long vacation and we already have a trip planned for the end of the year. Wasn’t planning to go back until 2028.

Told my spouse I was going to start submitting offers to get a feel for the process. Assumed we would get rejected. First offer hit and the rest is history.

 

[haPevraftr]

Fantastic deal! Congratulations! Love the creativity to find ways to make VB math work!

Thank you! This means a lot! I appreciate the positivity. It made sense in my head but I know VB gets nay sayers due to the high dues. I wanted to be able to book at VB, but knew I would never do it with the amount of points I currently have. We are not BW or BC lovers so I didn’t want the up front cost of one of those (I would rather pay more for the dues over time knowing it all averages out about the same due to my low cost VB contract), but I liked the idea of adding a shorter contract to get more points for the nearer future without committing to dues for as long as we will with our 210 AKV and 125 CCV (I only officially own 110 AKV right now. The 100 AKV and 125 CCV close in September and October.)
I have been slowly snagging up what I wanted over the last couple months finding delayed closing contracts that are stripped allowing me to control what I will have partially in 2027 and in totality in 2028. It made no sense to me to pay more upfront right away to have more points than I can use and it seems that my willingness to buy stripped with delayed closing has gotten me great deals and gotten me passed RoFR.

 

[Girlstar30]

Imagine how upsetting it is when you have a December UY and you realize those points on the stripped contract are useless for an entire year....

lately all the offers I submit are offers I fully plan on having rejected... and if they come through, I have the mixed blessing of more points and having to buy a contract... I have no urgency... can get through 2028 without needing more points... patience is very helpful...

Fantastic deal! Congratulations! Love the creativity to find ways to make VB math work!

That's what im telling myself if this one gets taken. I didnt need it so I will be okay... really curious to see how it pans out

 

[Flash_Sloth]

Some have mentioned that they want to buy a 2042 resort so that they don't have a long term commitment to annual dues. I can understand where they're coming from, but let me make a counterpoint.

The reason this ROFR thread is here is because some people have decided to sell their DVC contracts before they've reached the end. There are lots of possible reasons, and I'm not diving into that or making any judgements.

If you only want a 15 year commitment, you could get a 2042 contract that will be worth $0 in 15 years. Or you could get a contract with a longer lifetime and sell it when you decide you're done. That will put some $ in your pocket at the end. Yes, there is some overhead in selling a contract, and they've added a new $500 fee for changing owners.

And as the years wind down on the 2042 resorts (and eventually all resorts), I'm guessing that it will be tough to sell a contract that has 5 or fewer years remaining on it. So if someone buys a 2042 today but decides that they want out in 10 years, they might be stuck with it another 5 years.

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

Some have mentioned that they want to buy a 2042 resort so that they don't have a long term commitment to annual dues. I can understand where they're coming from, but let me make a counterpoint.

The reason this ROFR thread is here is because some people have decided to sell their DVC contracts before they've reached the end. There are lots of possible reasons, and I'm not diving into that or making any judgements.

If you only want a 15 year commitment, you could get a 2042 contract that will be worth $0 in 15 years. Or you could get a contract with a longer lifetime and sell it when you decide you're done. That will put some $ in your pocket at the end. Yes, there is some overhead in selling a contract, and they've added a new $500 fee for changing owners.

And as the years wind down on the 2042 resorts (and eventually all resorts), I'm guessing that it will be tough to sell a contract that has 5 or fewer years remaining on it. So if someone buys a 2042 today but decides that they want out in 10 years, they might be stuck with it another 5 years.

While I agree in this philosophy, this argument assumes all else remains the same including that the resale market will be as strong as it is today.

With the most recent moves by Disney, this may not be the case in 2042. So you and I may not be able to unload our contracts as easily as we assume by the time that dates arrives. Whereas 2042 buyers are out with no further obligation.

 

[JamJam2021]

I’m going to predict that VB contracts will be solid for zero before that 2042 date. I’m going to guess 2033 VB contracts will need to given out for free if an owner wants out.

While I agree in this philosophy, this argument assumes all else remains the same including that the resale market will be as strong as it is today.

With the most recent moves by Disney, this may not be the case in 2042. So you and I may not be able to unload our contracts as easily as we assume by the time that dates arrives. Whereas 2042 buyers are out with no further obligation.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Some have mentioned that they want to buy a 2042 resort so that they don't have a long term commitment to annual dues. I can understand where they're coming from, but let me make a counterpoint.

The reason this ROFR thread is here is because some people have decided to sell their DVC contracts before they've reached the end. There are lots of possible reasons, and I'm not diving into that or making any judgements.

If you only want a 15 year commitment, you could get a 2042 contract that will be worth $0 in 15 years. Or you could get a contract with a longer lifetime and sell it when you decide you're done. That will put some $ in your pocket at the end. Yes, there is some overhead in selling a contract, and they've added a new $500 fee for changing owners.

And as the years wind down on the 2042 resorts (and eventually all resorts), I'm guessing that it will be tough to sell a contract that has 5 or fewer years remaining on it. So if someone buys a 2042 today but decides that they want out in 10 years, they might be stuck with it another 5 years.

You’re not wrong. It’s all a gamble.

 

[Mr_Woodchuck]

I’m going to predict that VB contracts will be solid for zero before that 2042 date. I’m going to guess 2033 VB contracts will need to given out for free if an owner wants out.

If the annual dues get too far out of control, they could even go negative. I'll pay you to take over my contract.