How to Find and Use Your DVC Sales Agreement Online
Once both parties accept an offer in your DVC resale transaction, your deal moves from the offer stage to the formal agreement stage. The original offer disappears from your dashboard because it's now incorporated into your official DVC Sales agreement. Finding your agreement page is straightforward. Log into your DVC Sales dashboard and click on the "My Agreements" tab. You'll see a VIEW/SIGN button next to your active contract. Click this button to securely review the agreement online, verify transaction details, and complete the e-signature process from any device.
Understanding Your DVC Sales Agreement
Your DVC Sales agreement contains all the essential transaction information:
- Final contract price
- Purchaser and seller names
- Resort name, Use Year, and available DVC points
- Estimated closing costs and all key terms
Review every section carefully before signing. Double-check the names, the number of DVC points, banking status, and any other critical terms. If you spot any errors, contact DVC Sales right away so corrections can be made before the agreement goes to Disney or the title company.
What Happens After Signing?
Once both parties sign, we submit the agreement for Disney's Right of First Refusal (ROFR) review. This is where Disney decides whether to purchase the contract under the same terms you agreed to. At the same time, your assigned title company uses this signed contract to prepare all closing documents, including escrow and deed paperwork.
If you don't receive the email notification that your agreement is ready, or if you have trouble accessing your agreement from your dashboard, contact the DVC Sales team. We'll resend a secure link to your email. Every agreement is stored permanently in your DVC Sales account, so you'll have access to your records at any time, even years later.
Tips for a Smooth DVC Sales Agreement Experience
Here are some practical steps to keep your DVC Sales agreement process on track:
- Use your dashboard as the central hub: Check your dashboard regularly for updates on your contract status. This is where you'll find all necessary documents and notifications.
- Verify contract details: Always verify contract terms, names, and DVC points before signing. This prevents potential issues later in the process.
- Monitor your email: Watch your email (including your spam folder) for important updates from DVC Sales or the title company. Quick responses help keep things moving.
- Ask questions when needed: If you need clarification about your DVC Sales agreement page or any step in the process, reach out to our team. We're here to help with any questions or concerns.
Understanding Disney's Right of First Refusal
Disney's Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is a standard part of every DVC resale transaction. It allows Disney to purchase the contract under the same terms you and the seller agreed to. This gives Disney some control over who becomes a DVC member through the resale market.
The ROFR process typically takes 30 days, though it can sometimes be longer during busy periods. Disney exercises ROFR on a small percentage of resale contracts, usually those priced significantly below market value or at popular resorts like The Riviera or Polynesian Villas. Most contracts pass through ROFR without issue.
While you're waiting for ROFR, the title company begins preparing your closing documents. If Disney exercises ROFR, you'll receive your deposit back and can look for another contract. If Disney waives ROFR, your transaction moves forward to closing.
Annual Dues Considerations
When reviewing your DVC Sales agreement, remember that annual dues are a recurring cost that varies by resort. These dues cover resort maintenance, housekeeping, property management, and capital improvements. They typically increase 3-5% annually, though some years see larger increases due to major renovations or unexpected expenses.
Current annual dues range from about $7 per point at Vero Beach to over $10 per point at some Walt Disney World resorts. Factor these ongoing costs into your budget to make sure you can comfortably manage your DVC membership long-term. The dues are billed each December for the following year, and they're due regardless of whether you use your points.
Contract Details to Verify
Before signing your agreement, pay special attention to these critical details:
Point allocation and use year: Confirm the correct number of points and use year. Your use year determines when your new points are deposited each year and affects your home resort booking priority.
Banking and borrowing status: Check whether any current-year points are banked into the following year or if any points have been borrowed from future years. Banked points must be used by the end of the use year they're banked into, or they'll expire.
Names and addresses: Verify that all purchaser names are spelled correctly and that addresses match your identification documents. Any discrepancies can delay closing.
Closing costs: Your agreement will show estimated closing costs, which typically include the $500 buyer administration fee, title insurance, recording fees, and your portion of annual dues. These estimates are usually accurate within $100-200.
After Your Agreement is Signed
Once both parties sign, we submit your contract to Disney for ROFR review and send it to the title company simultaneously. The title company orders an estoppel certificate from Disney, which confirms the contract details, current dues status, and any outstanding assessments.
During this time, you don't need to take any action. We'll keep you updated on ROFR status and closing progress through your dashboard and email notifications. The entire process from signed agreement to closing typically takes 45-60 days, depending on Disney's ROFR timeline and title company processing.
You can track your transaction status anytime by logging into your DVC Sales account. The dashboard shows current status, important dates, and any required actions. All your transaction documents remain accessible in your account permanently, which is helpful for future reference or if you decide to sell your contract years later.
For more information about the DVC resale process, explore our current listings or review our detailed guide on how the DVC resale process works. If you're comparing resale to retail prices, our retail price comparison can help you understand potential savings.
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