If you received a message stating you were outbid on a DVC resale listing, it means another buyer submitted a higher offer before the seller accepted yours. In situations where multiple buyers are submitting offers, only the highest offer is presented to the seller for consideration. It doesn’t make sense to delay the sale by presenting a lower offer when a stronger one is available.
When an offer comes in that’s lower than the current best, we notify the buyer that they’ve been outbid and encourage them to increase their offer if they’re still interested in the contract. This helps all parties stay competitive and aware of current demand for the listing.
Keep in mind that all offers expire after 24 hours unless the seller takes action. If the seller doesn’t respond within that window, the offer disappears from your dashboard and is no longer active. Buyers are welcome to submit a new offer or updated terms at any time, and our system will alert the seller if the new offer is more competitive than any still on the table.
When another buyer submits a higher bid, we also notify all buyers with pending, lower offers so they’re aware of the updated status. This gives you a fair opportunity to raise your offer before it’s too late.
All activity is logged on your Journal page, which is the best place to check for changes in status. If you’re unsure why your offer is no longer visible or have questions about a specific listing, our team is here to help. A licensed Admin Manager monitors all offers and can walk you through next steps or help you adjust your strategy.
If your offer was outbid, don’t worry — many listings receive multiple offers, and the right contract for you may still be available. You can submit a higher offer, explore other listings, or reach out to us for help narrowing down contracts that fit your goals.