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Need to find a real estate agent for contract proving attempt to sell timeshare? (by James B.):
Hello first time trying to sell timeshares due to personal (family) problems and according to the lawyer involved in protecting our assets I've been told that I need to have a contract in hand via a real estate agent (or some other means? even though I understand no go on anyone demanding up-front fees) so as to have proof that the timeshares are "up for sale" so that they are no longer assets in my portfolio that the IRS can claim further putting a dent into my dwindling bank accounts.
Is this correct advice? If so, how do I go around getting this done? Currently I have Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes on file and will be calling the director but will he be much help? Will he be able to actually recommend real estate agents that can provide a contract? Need this in a hurry within a week or two from what I understand. Also, from what I understand, the lawyer has stated that merely listing the properties on ebay or other sites such as redweek, etc. will not be sufficient. I need contractual proof that these are up for sale.
I'm so lost, any help appreciated. Again, I understand how to stay away from the sharks and scam artists, just don't understand how to proceed from here.