If you're thinking about selling your Disney Vacation Club points, one of the first questions that comes to mind is a practical one: how long is this going to take?

It's a fair question — and the honest answer is that it depends on several factors. But the good news is that with the right broker, the right pricing, and a clean contract, most DVC resale transactions move faster than sellers expect.

Here's a realistic breakdown of what to expect at each stage of the process.

The Short Answer: 60 to 90 Days From Listing to Closing

From the moment you sell your DVC contract to the moment the deed transfers into the buyer's name, most transactions take between 60 and 90 days. Some move faster — particularly well-priced contracts at high-demand resorts — and some take longer depending on market conditions, ROFR, and the complexity of the closing.

It helps to understand what's actually happening during those 60 to 90 days, because the process has several distinct phases.

Phase 1: Listing and Finding a Buyer (1–30 Days)

Once you've signed a listing agreement with your broker and your contract is live in the market, the clock starts. How quickly you find a buyer depends on a few things:

• Pricing: Contracts priced at or near current market value typically attract offers within the first few weeks. Contracts priced too high can sit for months. Your broker should provide a clear opinion of value based on current comparable sales.
• Resort desirability: Some resorts have more active buyer pools than others. Saratoga Springs, for example, tends to have high buyer demand due to its large inventory and affordable price per point. Resorts like Grand Floridian and Polynesian attract buyers willing to pay a premium but may have a smaller pool of qualified buyers at any given time.
• Point balance: Contracts with strong point balances — especially those with banked points available immediately — are more attractive to buyers and tend to move faster.
• Contract size: Smaller contracts (50–100 points) and mid-size contracts (150–200 points) often sell faster than very large contracts because the buyer pool is broader.

In active market conditions, a well-positioned contract can receive an offer within days of listing. In slower periods, two to four weeks is more typical.

Phase 2: ROFR Review (Up to 30 Days)

Once your contract is under contract with a buyer, it must be submitted to Disney for Right of First Refusal review. Disney has the option to step in and purchase your contract at the agreed sale price before the transaction closes. We wrote an insightful article on explaining Disney's ROFR in further detail.

Disney's ROFR review period is typically up to 30 days. In practice, they often respond sooner — sometimes within one to two weeks. But sellers should plan for the full 30 days in their timeline.

During this period, neither the seller nor the buyer can do much except wait. Your broker will submit the contract to Disney and track the response. The most common outcome is that Disney waives ROFR, and the sale proceeds to closing with your original buyer.

If Disney exercises ROFR — which happens in a minority of transactions — they essentially become your buyer at the same price. Your financial outcome is unchanged, though your original buyer will need to find a different contract.

Phase 3: Closing & Points Available in Membership (2–4 Weeks After ROFR Waiver)

Once Disney waives ROFR, the transaction moves into closing. This involves:

• Title search and estoppel verification
• Preparation of the deed transfer documents
• Coordination of any loan payoff if the seller has financing on the contract
• Execution of closing documents by both parties
• Recording of the new deed with the county
• Disney loading points into your DVC Member portal

This process typically takes two to four weeks from the ROFR waiver date. The exact timeline depends on how quickly both parties return documents, whether any title issues arise, and the efficiency of the closing company handling the transaction.

What Can Speed Up the Process?

• Price at market value from the start — overpriced contracts waste weeks while you wait for offers that don't come, then require a price reduction.
• Have your documentation ready — point history, paperwork such as death certificate or name change affidavit (if applicable), and any loan information will be requested during closing. Having these on hand prevents delays.
• Respond quickly — when your broker sends documents for signature, prompt responses keep the transaction moving. Every day of delay on documents adds a day to your closing timeline.
• Cancel any pending reservations — if you have an upcoming reservation made with the contract's points, canceling it before listing removes a potential complication.  Otherwise, the contract cannot close until the check out date.
• Work with a specialized DVC broker — brokers, such as DVC Resale Experts, who handle DVC transactions exclusively, know the process, the title companies, and the potential sticking points. A generalist real estate agent handling an occasional timeshare resale will not have the same efficiency.

What Can Slow Things Down?

• Overpricing: The single biggest reason contracts sit on the market. A realistic market analysis from your broker prevents this.
• Loan payoff complications: If you have an existing loan on your DVC contract, coordinating the payoff adds complexity and can extend the closing timeline.
• Title issues: Rare, but occasionally a title search reveals an issue that needs to be resolved before the deed can transfer.
• Slow document turnaround: Missing a signature deadline or being unreachable during closing can add days or weeks to your transaction.
• ROFR by Disney: Not a complication for the seller financially, but if Disney exercises ROFR your buyer loses the contract and you'll need to find a new one — restarting the buyer-finding phase.

The Bottom Line

For most sellers working with an experienced DVC resale broker, the process from listing to closing runs 60 to 90 days. Many transactions close faster. The keys are pricing correctly from the start, keeping your documentation in order, and working with a broker who knows the DVC resale process inside and out.

At DVC Resale Experts, our team of former Disney Vacation Club Guides has handled hundreds of DVC transactions. We know what creates delays, what prevents them, and how to position your contract for the fastest possible sale at the best possible price.

Ready to get started? Contact our team for a free, no-obligation consultation and a current market valuation of your contract. We'll give you a realistic timeline and a clear plan — no pressure, just honest guidance.