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Re: Misrepresentations in the timeshare world .... beware (by R P.):
Generally the ad is lower than the resort's maintenance fees? Give us a break ..... we're talking hundreds of dollars here while Redweek (and other internet listing sites) fees are peanuts compared to your company. Redweek gets far more exposure via the internet with thousands of hits a day from people looking for sales and rentals, and people trust Redweek including buyers, sellers and renters.
Why don't you consider changing your business model to no upfront fees and charging a flat commission based on the (fair market) selling price. I can guarantee that you will be successful and you will be leading all upfront fee resale companies in an ethical direction. Your employess will actually have to work to sell timeshares.
I would be the first to commend you for doing so. Until you do, I will repeat the mantra of NEVER PAY A COMPANY AN UPFRONT FEE TO SELL YOUR TIMESHARE.
Again, I hope all state attorneys general will investigate the practice of upfront fee resale companies as is going on as I type at one such company in Florida.
eric572 wrote:Guess you didn't read my earlier response then jayjay, the ad expense varies depending on the qualifications of the property and the need of the seller (if they need rental help, etc.) generally the ad cost is lower than most resorts annual maint fee's! If your that interested on how we operate by all means give us a call and we will be happy to explain.