Timeshare Council | Archive

Caveat Venditor

In the timeshare industry there has always been shady characters. The timeshare industry has definitely grown a reputation for luring and trapping consumers into a situation that they cannot afford and have a very hard time getting... Read the full article

Timeshare Resale

So you’ve finally decided to sell your timeshare. Perhaps the destination no longer suits you or your lifestyle, or the maintenance fees and taxes have started to empty your pockets. Whatever your reason is, you are probably... Read the full article

How much is my timeshare worth?

As a timeshare owner you may often wonder just how much your timeshare is actually worth. Whether you are curious about the worth yourself , thinking of resale or just trying to appraise your timeshare property for legal reasons... Read the full article

Deciding to work with onsite brokers

If you decide to sell your timeshare you may wonder what the best approach is. In most cases, onsite brokers will yield the highest sale price. Although you should not expect to make a profit, it may be worth looking into. It... Read the full article

The membership fee scam

The membership fee scam target timeshare owners who either list a week for rent or for sale. The owner is contacted by the representative of alead company with “good news” that they have an interested party, who wants to rent/buy... Read the full article

Working with timeshare resale companies

Selling your timeshare can be a difficult and depressing task. When confronted with the process some owners decide to donate their weeks while others may seek out the services of a timeshare resale company. It should be no surprise... Read the full article

The appraisal scam

Many timeshare owners come to the realization that it can be difficult to sell their timeshare. Maintenance and special fees can push these sellers into desperation. There are, unfortunately, predators who would like to take advantage... Read the full article

Donating a timeshare

Most timeshare owners are going to take a loss if they sell their timeshare. In addition to the loss the owner will need to navigate the process of a deed transfer. Owners in a higher tax bracket may benefit from donating their timeshare. Have... Read the full article

How to sell a timeshare

Unsure how to sell your timeshare? Wondering how much to sell your timeshare for? These are very common questions for timeshare owners who are looking to get out of their timeshare commitment. One thing that can be very hard for... Read the full article

How much is my timeshare worth?

Timeshare values are determined by location and the week. Your asking price should be competitive with other units for sale at the resort with the same week, or close to the same week. Start at a competitive price, but be willing... Read the full article