Original Message:
Re: New to timeshare renting and Redweek. Need some info and insights (by John C.):
You are correct ... I am focused mainly on the Haborside rentals. Appreciate your insights. I do see some interesting weeks and nice prices listed on Redweek. I'm trying to get this set in my mind. Thinking (and typing) out loud here ..... let me know how I'm doing, coaches.....
So, next I first would need to cough up the $$ to get a full membership to RedWeek. Then I start contacting a couple of the owners via email to gauge mutual interest based. I'd choose who to contact based on their listed weeks. Maybe then also some phone conversations with said owners. We can talk price and specifics. Then I'd call the Atlantis resort to check on the owner to ensure they have the "goods" they are actually offering. If all checks out I can give the owner the go-ahead to send a contract, or use the escrow service (with owner approval). Sign a contract. Payment goes to either owner or escrow service. Call Atlantis to confirm a week or so later to ensure things are booked and hunky-dory (should be in my name then, right?) Call Atlantis again a week or more before departure to re-confirm. Check-in at front desk with my own credit card to cover phone calls, damage, mini-bar, and/or incidentals. If we use escrow, the owner gets his/her pay at the completion of our stay.