Original Message:
Atlantis Harborside unit rental appears shady (by Mary V.):
If anyone is looking to rent unit 3740 & 3741, a corner spot in building 2 phase 1 of Harborside, for a steal of deal during the week of Dec. 29 to Jan. 5, it's likely a bogus ad.
Had two brokers, on the same day offer me this spot, Stephan Crant from SellMyTimesahreNOW.com and Jeremy from TheTimeshareBrokers.com (ttb-rentals). Stephan offered it at $6500, Jeremy offered it for $6199, then low and behold, I find an ad for the same unit and week offered on Redweek for $5500 by Charlie Tang. So what gives?!
Stephan asked if he could beat $6199, if I would book with him; this was all dependent on him contacting the owner of course. When I emailed back the discovery of $5500 on Redweek and asked him what was going on, his reply email never addressed it. "Unfortunately, Mary, I am out of the race. The owner I had would not agree to our terms and policies, so go ahead and book with ttb.
Please hold on to my contact information. If I can be of assistance in the future for you or your family or friends, please reach out. Enjoy your vacation!"
Stephan Crant | Licensed Real Estate Agent | Timeshare Broker Services
Next on the list was to contact Charlie, just out of curiosity. My first email simply asked if he was the deeded owner. His reply, "Yes I am. Why do you ask?" My email back told him about the two brokers and their prices, so I asked why his was even lower for such a premium spot and week, and why the "deal" fell through with Stephan. His answer? "Yes these brokers did get in touch with me asking for availability. What they basically do is add on their margin. Its normal in a free market." My reply, "Why then would you turn down offers of $6199 and $6500 when you're listing it for only $5500?" No response.
No further emails from Jeremy either.
These three are despicable. Renter beware.