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Timeshare Renting (by K. D.):

I agree with the previous post. There are quite a few Realtors/Brokers pretending to be individuals on here asking much higher prices to rent than from owners. Some have contacted me (an owner) to see if I could help them with potential customers or be willing to sell my TS. After a while, I found their emails harassing and they were rude. I looked some up and they were scammers from FL.

I usually put in my postings "references available upon request." Anyone willing to do that is not a Realtor or Broker and is most likely an honest person not willing to take advantage of others.

Also take a look if it is the "Owner's Week" or "unassigned" week and how much they are asking (price). Are they greedy or in the ball park with others?

I'm also picky and even after emailing potential renters, I still want to talk to them on the phone at a mutually convenient time; you get a better "feel" for someone over the phone. I've been doing this for years now (I'm unable to travel due to medical reasons), and will also assist with finding travel, dining, activities, car rental, etc. if they want the extra help (I'm not in the travel industry, but very familiar with my TS and know people there on the island). Travel should be stress-free, and these days it is not due to safety concerns, so I try to take some of the stress away. I figure if I can't travel, I might as well make someone else's vacation pleasurable. :-)

Also, you should have a Rental Contract that both parties sign and have copies. The Reservation should be given to you in your name after payment has cleared (prior to you traveling). All this can be done electronically.