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Re: how long it takes to actually sell a timeshare? (by KC):
It's all about the resort, location, season and supply vs. demand.
Unit size is also a factor to some extent. A studio-size unit is essentially useless to a family, since it provides too little space and too few beds. Likewise, a retired older couple likely has no interest in the size (or the more expensive maintenance fees) of a 2-3 BR unit.
Timeshares in Orlando, FL (and / or Branson, MO) are literally "a dime a dozen", so supply always far exceeds the demand in those places. This is why many timeshares in those particular locations are easily found being offered for free, often with the owner offering to pay all closing costs and transfer fees (and sometimes even providing additional incentive, such as the owner pre-paying the next years' maintenance fees, or offering a pre-paid gift card, etc.).
In short, the pot may have to be "sweetened" to get rid of any low demand timeshare that few people want to pay anything to acquire.