ROFR Thread Oct to Dec 2025 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[Brian Noble]

Realistically buyers will have to take the overall cost of the contract into account ($ per point, annual dues, closing costs, any middleman fees, etc.) and decide overall if the contract is still worth it.

This is the way.

It doesn't matter who pays which costs and how it is split. What matters to the buyer is the out-the-door price, and what matters to the seller is net proceeds from sale. Each party needs to know their not-to-exceed number, the maximum for the buyer and the minimum for the seller. If they overalp given the other transaction costs, you can get to a deal.

The only difference this fee makes is that there needs to be a little more cushion between the seller and the buyer to account for the extra $500. But, we are talking a purchase that easily runs to low-to-mid five figures. In that context the $500 is not a deal-breaker.

 

[walt34]

This is the way.

It doesn't matter who pays which costs and how it is split. What matters to the buyer is the out-the-door price, and what matters to the seller is net proceeds from sale. Each party needs to know their not-to-exceed number, the maximum for the buyer and the minimum for the seller. If they overalp given the other transaction costs, you can get to a deal.

The only difference this fee makes is that there needs to be a little more cushion between the seller and the buyer to account for the extra $500. But, we are talking a purchase that easily runs to low-to-mid five figures. In that context the $500 is not a deal-breaker.

Exactly. But this is why it doesn't matter too much for large contracts and quite a bit for small ones.

 

[Sandisw]

The wording on this email from the sponsor sure seems like it's setting up for the buyer to take on the cost.

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How to Avoid the New Fee:​

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If you sign your resale contract on or before December 31, 2025, you will not be charged the new $500 fee.

This makes the next few weeks an excellent opportunity if you are:

Thinking about becoming a Member

Adding points to your Membership

Watching a specific listing you love​

Acting now allows you to secure today’s pricing and avoid additional buyer costs.​

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They are putting it on the buyer because it’s a closing cost and closing costs are the responsibility of the buyer, unless otherwise negotiated.

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

They are putting it on the buyer because it’s a closing cost and closing costs are the responsibility of the buyer, unless otherwise negotiated.

‘The buyer pays this cost in all other timeshare programs. Some bill the buyer directly after closing.

 

[Sandisw]

‘The buyer pays this cost in all other timeshare programs. Some bill the buyer directly after closing.

Thanks…which is why I think there is no question it’s legal….because if it wasn’t, state of FL would not be allowing all those other to do it.

 

[Brian Noble]

Some bill the buyer directly after closing.

Wyndham does this. A savvy buyer will account for that in the offers they are willing to make.

However, it is worth remembering that the Brokers work for sellers, not buyers. That may not be the legal framework, but given the sellers are the ones paying the comission, and that commission is higher if the sellers net more cash, it's pretty hard to argue.

 

[Tmarmac]

Tmarmac---$104-$7030-60-AUL-Feb-0/24, 0/25, 14/26, 60/27-SUBSIDIZED- sent 12/5, passed 12/10

 

[MagicalExpress9]

MagicalExpress9---$161-$17803-100-PVB-Dec-0/24, 0/25, 100/26- sent 12/4, passed 12/10

 

[AstroBlasters]

Smokin fast!

 

[Chili327]

I've had sellers offering to pay closing costs and admin fees. That was part of my opening offer. They just countered with a higher point price. Realistically it didn't matter to me - I would've looked at total cost.

Wyndham does this. A savvy buyer will account for that in the offers they are willing to make.

It’s going to start a new way of comparison… “net per point” cost instead of $135 it’ll be $148 net.

 

[Cfrone]

Posting as a seller for some additional context; the contract we're selling cleared ROFR in one day; submitted to Disney yesterday; received notification it passed ROFR today.