Guide to Responding to Offers on DVC
Be Prepared Before the Offer Arrives
You Have Three Options
Timing Is Everything
We're Here to Help
When a buyer submits an offer on your DVC listing, you’ll receive instant notification by email. If you’ve enabled text alerts or use the DVC Sales mobile app, you’ll also receive a real-time SMS or push notification. These alerts are designed to help you respond quickly — because in resale, speed matters.
The most successful sellers think ahead. Before your first offer comes in, ask yourself:
What’s your minimum acceptable price?
Would you be open to a counteroffer?
How quickly can you make a decision?
Buyers often submit multiple offers on similar listings from different brokers and typically move forward with the first seller who accepts. That means you’re up against two timers:
The 24-hour expiration of the offer itself
The race to respond before another seller does
Even a short delay could mean losing the deal to someone faster.
Once an offer is received, your seller dashboard will give you three clear choices:
Accept the offer
If the price and terms meet your expectations, click "Accept" to begin the contract process immediately.
Counter the offer
Suggest a new price or different terms. This keeps the conversation going and gives the buyer a chance to meet your preferences.
Decline the offer
We rarely recommend this. Declining ends negotiations entirely. In most cases, it's better to counter — even if only slightly — and allow the buyer to make the next move.
Every offer includes a formal expiration, but in practice, buyers are always watching for quicker responses. If another seller responds faster, even a strong offer could slip away.
Not sure what to do? Our team is available 7 days a week to review the offer with you, explain your options, and help you make the best decision. Whether you want advice on countering or insight into buyer behavior, we’re just a call or message away.