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Re: sELLING MY TIMESHARE (by Jon S.):

sarahb137 wrote:

In response to the person having trouble with Resorts International, so have we!! We have had our weeks registered with them for years!! It is impossible to get anyone to call us back about it and we are our wits end! I have heard that the amount they are trying to rent the units for is extravagent. Does anyone know how we can sell these units on our own?

Sarah; In my opinion; First, list your unit with the Resort (most will take them for resale. You can find out the medium selling price for "like" listed units.) Price yours alittle below the medium price, depending on how bad you want to sell. Most Resort resale depts, will also handle the closings.

Second; List the Unit on Redweek.com and any of the other Timeshare Owners sites. Just be realistic on price and honest on other items.

Third; Understand that there are a million+ timeshares for sale and new ones being built everyday. So it is usually not a quick process.

Fourth; There are some reputable real estate companies that will list timeshares, some of which actually market them.

Fifth; Market it to your resort neighbors. They may be looking for an extra week or have friends who are looking.

Last, but not least, DO NOT, EVER, PAY A COMPANY A FRONT FEE "TO SELL YOUR UNIT". They will not sell it, regardless of what they tell you.

Understand that 90% of the time it is a slow process. You have to have the right resort, right unit, right season, etc.... Also, title has to be free and clear. In the meantime, why not put it up for rent, on Redweek and with the Resort. In fact just put it up for rent, permanently. That usually pays the bills and you may even clear some profit.

Good luck. (now go back and read "Last, but not least" again.