Original Message:
Transferring a week to a broker who then transfers to a renter (by Matthew N.):
We have a week posted on redweek and were approached by a broker on behalf of a renter. I would like to speak to the renter to verify identify/get their info in order to complete the transfer of reservation. The broker is insisting I transfer it to her, and she will transfer it to the renter. She is willing to sign the contract and pay by Zelle. But I'm concerned about a renter causing problems and it coming back to us. I am insisting on the opportunity to vet the renter myself and am being denied. Is this normal? The broker insists she does it "all the time". We aren't going to go forward with the deal. But I'd like to hear other's opinions. The Marriott transfer page requires me to put in the renter's personal info. How will she be able to do that? Does that ability transfer to the new holder of the reservation? Our fear is that 8 fraternity brothers, for example, could trash the place for the week and we won't know about it until Marriott sends us a bill. And the broker will of course deny any responsibility. Thanks for your thoughts.