A visit to the Magic Kingdom is a dream for kids of all ages, and there’s nothing better than having a little piece of it to call your own.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas (Photo: FidelityRealEstate)
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is Disney’s take on the timeshare. Owners buy into one of 15 resorts in Hawaii, South Carolina, California, or Florida, enjoying an immersive, VIP experience and perks during their stay. For the best DVC deals, you can save up to 50 percent of the price than buying direct through Disney by using a resale company. Looking to sell your DVC membership? A reputable broker can help you negotiate the best deal. We researched DVC resale companies according to value and customer reviews, and these are our top picks.
Fidelity Real Estate
Fidelity Real Estate is an official Disney Vacation Club resale broker. They’ve worked with Disney for more than 15 years and boast a high level of service and closings—more than 90 percent of Fidelity’s DVC resale listings sell within 30 days. First, set up an account and start browsing the listings. Once you’ve narrowed your search, you can set up alerts filtered by your search criteria or favorite properties. When you’ve selected a package you want to purchase, you can make an offer at or below the sale price—many sellers are motivated and more than willing to negotiate. Once your offer is accepted, the team at Fidelity guides you through the whole process to ensure all the details are attended to.
DVC Resale
Founded by two of DVC’s former top sales guides, the staff at DVC Resale know this market inside and out. As such, their website is extremely informative and robust—after all, as former DVC employees, they know exactly which questions to ask, insider property details and more. Their website is aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate, with information for buyers, sellers, FAQ pages, listings organized neatly by property, and a handy points conversion chart. For sellers, DVC Resale offers a popular “Instant Sale” option for those willing to play hardball on pricing. DVC Resale has many excellent testimonials and reviews on their website as well as photos of their team—nice touch in terms of social proof.
DVC Timeshares
Another well-designed and easy-to-navigate site, DVC Timeshares has an experienced staff who is well-versed in DVC real estate. Our favorite part about this site was the robust property description and photos for each property, which allows browsers to get a better idea of each location’s vibe and amenities. They can help with the purchase or sale of your DVC package, and they also assist owners with renting the usage of your points in order to cover annual fees and other expenses.