Disney ROFR buybacks have had an interesting progression over the last few years. How were things in August of 2024? Things have actually picked up again for DVC Resale Experts buybacks. The numbers change from month to month. We cover the most recent statistics here when there are buybacks, aiming to inform potential DVC resale buyers and sellers. We have helpful information for you in our Disney ROFR DVC August 2024 edition. This is still a great time for DVC resale buyers with contracts at most resorts going through to completion on the first try. However, it looks like buybacks are trending up?

Note that well priced contracts are selling. If you're ready to sell DVC, it is very possible.

The statistics discussed below are based on DVC Resale Experts’ own sales and data.

If you’re interested but not sure what ROFR is or how it works, scroll down for the basics.

You can also take a look at the DVC ROFR 2024 stats for the entire year so far.

Disney ROFR DVC August 2024: Trending Up

In August of 2024, Disney chose to use ROFR to buy back about 8% of DVC Resale Expert sales. Out of the 64 ROFR responses received, 59 contracts passed and 5 were bought back by DVC.

Disney Vacation Club ResortNumber of ROFR Buybacks August 2024High Price Per PointDisney’s Animal Kingdom Villas1$97Disney’s Old Key West Resort3$78Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows1$157Disney ROFR DVC August 2024 Stats

The properties affected by ROFR DVC interception in August of 2024 were:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas

Disney's Old Key West Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas had one buyback in August and at a high of $97 per point.

Disney's Old Key West Resort had three buybacks in August and at a high of $78 per point.

Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows had one buyback in August and at a high of $157 per point.

Resorts that were not bought back by DVC during this time, because Disney Vacation Club chose to not buy any back, include the rest of the home resort round up: Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.

Thoughts on ROFR DVC August 2024 Stats: Surprise!

These statistics come as a bit of a surprise. Especially considering a Disney's Old Key West contract has no points available.

This is more buybacks than we've seen in a long time. The last time DVC Resale Experts had 5 or more buybacks in a month was in October of 2022. 

We also haven't seen a Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas buyback since around that same time in November of 2022.

It makes sense that Disney's Old Key West continues to have buybacks. It's one of the least expensive DVC resorts at Walt Disney World Resort. With price being so important for many people these days, it's good to have options. 

With the brand new Polynesian Island Tower building being part of the existing DVC resort, I'm surprised we don't see more buybacks here. 

So how should we look at ROFR DVC possibilities moving forward? We can't ever predict what's going to be the next popular buyback resort or how much Disney might pay. We can only go on what has happened recently and historically and use that to come to hypotheses.

It's safe to consider Disney's Old Key West Resort a popular buyback again. It's been bought back by Disney the last four months in a row. All but one of those months had three Old Key West ROFR buybacks. If you're interested in buying at Old Key West you can consider it's been bought back at $78 per point recently. Talk to an Expert about pricing for success.

ROFR DVC Stats and Pricing Competitively

If you’re interested in buying a contract, this is still a good time to put in that offer you’ve been waiting on. Now that buybacks have been more frequent, talk to an Expert about pricing your offer competitively.

DVC Resale Experts helps buyers reach a number that makes the most sense based on the current DVC resale market. Following buyback trends and high prices paid by Disney Vacation Club continually gives us insight into what is necessary to submit a strong offer and have a contract close for resale buyers.

When we’re talking about per point prices, remember the amount of points on the contract has an effect on that number. Contracts with higher point values typically sell for a little less per point. Contracts with less points sell for a bit more per point. This can definitely have an influence on how buyback high prices appear to be going. Talk with your expert regarding your specific interests and pricing.

Disney ROFR DVC Meaning

To refresh your memory or fill you in, here’s a reminder of what ROFR stands for and means. The letters ROFR stand for Right of First Refusal. What is DVC ROFR? Disney Vacation Club contracts say Disney has the Right of First Refusal, or the first opportunity, to buy a contract back when a Member chooses to sell Disney Vacation Club.

ROFR buybacks happen during the closing process when a Member is selling a DVC contract. When the seller accepts an offer from a buyer, Disney is able to buy the contract back at the agreed upon rate instead of letting the sale go through.

When Are Disney ROFR DVC Stats Important?

The Right of First Refusal is not as important for someone who is selling DVC points. Sellers make the same amount from a sale if Disney chooses to buy it back because they must pay the rate the seller agreed to sell it for as specified in Disney Vacation Club contracts. For sellers, Disney choosing to buy a contract back doesn’t make too much of a difference since the price is the same.

The Right of First Refusal is a very important part of the process for those who are buying resale DVC points. If Disney chooses to buy back the contract during the Right of First Refusal process, the sale does not move forward for the buyer. When this happens, DVC Resale Experts is happy to help the buyer find the next right contract that will make their vacation dreams come true.

DVC Resale Experts is Ready to Help

Thinking about adding on points? Want to become a DVC Member by purchasing a resale DVC contract? With prices the way they are, and buybacks seemingly still not as frequent as they once were, it’s still a great time to become a Member or add on points.

DVC Resale Experts is an independent, licensed real estate broker with a team specializing in resale DVC. Our licensed real estate agents are former Disney Vacation Club Guides. That means you can expect pixie dusted service and helpful insight when buying or selling DVC with the Experts. If you have questions throughout the process, you can consult with your professional. Get in touch today for next steps.

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