The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[minniekissedme]

Very seldom in my house does this occur...usually DW handles all the good stuff. I felt inclined to say this so here goes...I know I'm getting a bit frustrated, too. But I bought resale for the value knowing full well it can take time. I read some of the horror stories dragging on and on and...

I'm right there with you. It's been two weeks since I passed ROFR and I want so badly to put my name on my own list, "the check's in the mail" but I am not in control. As soon as I get the papers, they will go right back out. Until then, how about some for the Disney accounting department to please send us our paperwork! Pretty please, with on top!

 

[tammymacb]

Good Evening Sunshines!

Tomorrow I'll tell the story of the best April Fools joke ever...I still laugh everytime I think about it.

Ed, it's all good fun till you get punched by the wife..

Susan, HHI is coming. I know how frustrating the wait is...but we'll eventually get there.

Someday soon my question will be...Hmmm, for F&W this year, do I want Boardwalk, or Beachclub?

 

[Laxmom]

Just received an e-mail from my agent letting me know she didn't hear back from the sellers today, so hopefully, we will hear something on April Fool's Day...........

Maybe April fools day will be your new lucky day!!

I'm better now. Today was just a horendous day and that information was the cherry on top. I was handling the wait until I found out that I was really only waiting to wait.

I will tell you this, the add ons will be through Disney. With the high closing costs for S. Carolina, I am so close to paying what Disney sells direct that the pain and suffering is worth something.....at this point....anything! The sellers have until 4/9 to fax back the paperwork or we walk away with our deposit according to our contract. I guess that icould be a big day for several of us if something doesn't happen before then.

I'll do my best Scarlett and think about it all tomorrow because tomorrow is another day.

 

[tammymacb]

Maybe the HH owners were away for Spring Break?? In SC the kids just went back today.

 

[Laxmom]

Good thought but they were reachable to ok the offer and when DH called today, agent said she had already called and left a message since they haven't heard from them. She was concerned that they didn't get the email with the docs but had not gotten a response. We will follow up tomorrow afternoon if we don't hear from her. Trying hard to give them the benefit of the doubt. Really, I'll be ok after a decent night sleep and a good, strong, stiff strawberry daquiri.

 

[tammymacb]

Hoping that tomorrow will be a lucky day for both of us!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Ed, it's all good fun till you get punched by the wife..

Truer words were never spoken

 

[Verandah Man]

Well, I made it through page #23, but this old body needs to get some sleep. Just got back from picking up my DD from her school musical practice. Two more weeks to go, and that will be a done deal..........

I'll stop by again tomorrow from time to time and will give a report if I hear any news, good night all..........

 

[Laxmom]

Hoping that tomorrow will be a lucky day for both of us!

From your lips..... I am going to call it a day. Still didn't get that daquiri though!

Sweet Disney dreams, all!!

 

[GoofyDad13]

OK, sounds like many of us were thinking the same thing. I was going to post that disney had hired additional staff to complete outstanding estoples. Given the number of people on edge, figured it was not a good idea to say I just got an email saying Disney completed the estopple on my contract.

Good luck to all who are having frustrations!

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Did you just call your resale agency while you were there? I'll be down April 14-18, which is just over two weeks from my "submitted for ROFR" date. Guess I'd better program ********'s number into my cell phone!

Oh, and congratulations. Do I have to misspell Shauntale's name to have it appear on this board?

And, apparently, the answer to that last question is, "Yes."

Thanks so much!!! I used Rachel with GMAC, and yes, I did call her TH evening. I didn't have access to my laptop, so I called right before they closed hoping I could get some good news...and I DID!!! I put her number in my cell, as I knew that we'd either find out sometime last week or this week. Hope you get some good news down in WDW, too! It really wrapped up the trip quite nicely!!!

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Congrats Buckeye Fan, and good luck this week to all those waiting for ROFR.

Congrats over here Buckeyefan from another Buckeye fan!! And you had your doubts that it would pass. Silly girl!! Now you are on the other list and our streak of no ROFR being exercised continues!! Woo Hoo!!! Is this a lucky thread or what!!! Here's hoping that it continues. We got more peeps who are close enough to be hearing something any time.

What an awesome way to wrap up vacation! Congratulations!!

Awwwwww. Thanks, guys! You're the best!

Seems like the average wait time on ROFR is around 2 weeks right now. Best of luck to all waiting and those still waiting to close!

 

[LadyKay]

We are new DVC members (myself, DH,DD15, DD7 & DD5) our home resort being AKV. Due to that fact that we live in an unregistered area we needed to be on property to purchase our current membership through DVC which we did Dec'07. We decided to buy BCV points and found 200 points with the same UY as our existing membership. I was over the top thrilled. We've just sent in the signed contracts and deposit today and now we (as most of you) are playing the waiting game. May I add that I love that this thread is in existence. Great support.

 

[Buckeye Fan]

That is a great pic in your signature of Vero! I haven't seen that one.

Thanks! Someone had it in their signature, and I copied the link for mine. Thought it was pretty, too.

Buckeyefan, can I ask who you went thru at GMAC? We used them too and so far they have been great.

Yes, we used Rachel. Super nice, but I'm not shy. When I want to know anything, I pick up the phone. In fact, that's how I found out we passed ROFR. She had e-mailed me, but I didn't have access to my mail. So...I called. Needless to say, if you call, tell her I said 'hello.' I KNOW she'll know the name!

That is totally awesome! Congrats on your beach getaway!

I hope I like that darn resort. Not sure if I mentioned it here, but I went ahead and purchased sight unseen! If you guys knew me, you'd know that was totally out of character!!! Sure hope we like it!!!

Now, tell us about your trip!

OMG. I don't even know where to start.

SSR is such a beautiful resort. Not sure why it gets blasted. Wished I could share with you guys all of the beautiful pics. With that said, I haven't found a DVC resort (yet!!!) that I didn't like!

Weather was cooler than average, but so awesome compared to central OH weather! We only went to parks one day (60ish degree day with lows in the 50s...brrrrrrr....). Swam 2 or 3 days. Visited DTD and ate at the nice restaurant (Turf Club, I think) at SSR. Expensive, but WONDERFUL meal. Will definitely go back there. There were 11 of us and everyone was pleased. I have to admit, we're a pretty tough group to please, too!

If anyone is concerned about going during Spring Break, don't be. I thought we wouldn't be able to walk it would be so crowded, but that wasn't our experience. We went to DTD, AK and MK. At the parks, our longest wait was 60 minutes. We've had that kind of wait during the summer, so I didn't think that was too bad. Since the weather was mild, we weren't melting waiting in line either. Ohhhh...I could go on and on, but we did have a fantastic time. Passing ROFR on VB was just icing on the cake!!! Can't wait to go back in August!!!

 

[Grandbuddy]

We are new DVC members (myself, DH,DD15, DD7 & DD5) our home resort being AKV. Due to that fact that we live in an unregistered area we needed to be on property to purchase our current membership through DVC which we did Dec'07. We decided to buy BCV points and found 200 points with the same UY as our existing membership. I was over the top thrilled. We've just sent in the signed contracts and deposit today and now we (as most of you) are playing the waiting game. May I add that I love that this thread is in existence. Great support.

I'm assuming your wait time is just for closing, since you bought direct. Some others here are wishing they had done the same . (OK - I may have misunderstood your situation...first purchase was direct, but maybe this one IS a resale??? So you may be in the same boat as the rest of us. God bless you (and keep you sane).

Welcome to our group, whether or not you are having to endure the fires of ROFR.

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Knowing how anxious everyone is, I went back to look at what happened with our original contracts. Here is the timeline:

* Made offers on 2 contracts through GMAC on 1/9 and offers were accepted same day.
* Contracts went to Dis for ROFR around 1/16.
* Passed ROFR on 1/31. Same amount of time as with this VB contract.
* Estoppels came back to GMAC on 2/17. This allowed the title company to prepare the closing docs.
* Received closing docs on 2/20. Returned everything to GMAC on 2/21.
* Deed was recorded through Orange County on 3/7.
* We were in the system 7 days later.
* Booked first vacation on 3/21.
* Received copies of all final docs on 3/24.

Took about 2 1/2 months from the offer to booking our first trip!

 

[Grandbuddy]

Knowing how anxious everyone is, I went back to look at what happened with our original contracts.

Took about 2 1/2 months from the offer to booking our first trip!

I can deal with that. Sure I can. Yessiree, here I am dealing with it... .

Yep...still dealing

Deep breaths. I'm OK...

 

[Grandbuddy]

I'm hoping for somewhat less than the full 2 and 1/2 months. My agent with the resale company I used told me that closing should occur around 6 weeks after my offer was accepted (I offered the asking price, so there was no delay - seller immediately returned the signed contract.) If it goes beyond that...well...I've waited nine months for some of the major blessings of my life. 2 and 1/2 months is doable.

 

[Laxmom]

My mind is just not comprehending why a seller who wishes to sell would take 6, and now 7, days to return paperwork. I am concerned they are backing out. We will see what today holds.

Good luck to all!! I just know today will be the day for some of us!!! I can feel it!

Welcome aboard LadyKay! The more the merrier! (although I we don't seem too merry right now, we usually have a great time on this thread!)

 

[Verandah Man]

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