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I second the motion... (by Steve M.):

I would recomend you first try to give the time share back to the actual resort. You will have to pay for closing, transfer recording, and any back fees or mortgage, but you would then be free of the unit.

Another possible way is to list on eBay or $1. You can find title closing companies which will take care of escrow and the actual transfer. Most will even provide a generic sales contract for you to use to spell out the terms. Always include that the buyer will assume all cost as of the date of closing.

The last, if you are current on your fees and owe no mortgage, is to use one of the charity sites, like ones on eBay.

I have purchased a total of 7 timeshare units via eBay over the last 4 years, most from people desparate to get out from under the recurring payments. There are others like me out there, who will purchase your unit, if it fits what they are looking for, and is at very little up front cost. I have paid as little as $100 for a 3Br annual, and as much as $1200 for the same type of unit at the same resort, but in that case, the full $1200 was to reimberse that years maintenance fees, and the seller paid all other costs. What always ammuses me is those who think they will sell a $40,000 developers price time share at $10K - $20K. Often you see the exact same unit types selling for $1 on the same sites. Your goal should be fredom from the obligation, not profit, or even partial recoup of your investment. Sorry, but that is just how it is.

I would note - I am always looking for properties that are in the Club Navigo time share points system. If you have such a unit that you need to unload, and understand the reality of todays timeshare market, drop me a note. No promises that I will buy or take it off your hands, but I will certainly take a look.