Showing posts with label timeshare resale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label timeshare resale. Show all posts

Monday, September 6, 2010

Are Timeshares Really That Valuable?


A timeshare property is considered one of the most valuable possessions a family could have. Aside from its monetary value, timeshare ownership’s main purpose of existence is to provide cost-effective, less hassle, and high standard vacation get away for you and your family. It centers into the idea of quality vacation experience that is greater than the monetary value.

But there’s nothing more valuable than to save your family from further and future financial obligations. A timeshare unit’s payments don’t happen only once but several times. Say you would be paying for as much as one thousand dollars in the first five years of your ownership. The payment doesn’t guarantee you of the same price as it may increase in your 6th, 7th , 8th , etc. year of your ownership. If you have acquired a deeded property, you will forever suffer the maintenance costs and this responsibility may be passed on to your children once you depart.

And so before you could feel the hardships timeshare ownership brings, it is best to settle your property as soon as possible. What I mean of settling here is to give up your timeshare ownership since it won’t do good on you and your family’s finances in this times of crisis and in the future. I’m sure your method of settling would be to resell your unit.

The dangers of reselling are obvious these days. And so why should I encourage you on that? Reselling through illegal resale companies will again add to your burden since they require upfront fees for ‘advertising’ yet they don’t do anything at all. They often say they would reimburse your investment after the period of which the unit should already be sold. They eventually won’t honor their promises and yes they don’t put it on paper so you won’t have anything to defend.

There is a timeshare relief that will surely be the answer to your needs. A transfer title system assures you of a lifetime of timeshare freedom. All you have to do is to comply the first two requirements which are to pay the unit in full and keep the maintenance fees up to date. You will find yourself free from it the moment it is successfully transferred.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Timeshare Warnings


Recovering your cash might indeed be one of the hardest to solve. It is especially true when the company you have trusted with the advertisement of your timeshare unit suddenly disappears like a thief in the night.

Unrecovered timeshare fees have been the cause of many complaints filed in Attorney generals’ offices these days. Timeshare owners said that these fees were collected by resale companies to finance the advertising costs of the properties that they wanted to resell. The fees amounted to hundreds and even reached thousands of dollars. Some were lucky enough to get back the amounts since the companies were found guilty by the federal courts and their offices are visible. Other owners didn’t since the resale companies did not exist right from the start.

Owners find ways in order to achieve the timeshare relief they wanted. But they feel hopeless every time they hear more and more complaints as well as the sales drop from news updates.

Attorney Generals, Better Business Bureau (BBB), and federal courts have worked hand in hand in order to lessen or totally eradicate the incidents surrounding the timeshare community. They have been engaging parties as information dissemination and at the same time a warning to all. Attorney generals’ task is to receive complaints from timeshare owners. Better Business Bureau provides the list of all possible F rated resale companies. F rating is given to those resale companies who have engaged themselves in unscrupulous business transactions. Federal courts issue lawsuits and make resale companies pay if found guilty.

But above anything else, be careful on resale companies that ask for upfront fees. if a representative asks you for a credit card number hang up the phone. Too good to be true sales talk should not be tolerated. Verbal promises should be written on paper, otherwise, they might just screw you up. never believe that your property has been immediately sold unless you see those supporting papers that you need. They keep on telling you that they’ll be advertising your unit in any costs. The number that you have been contacting for follow-ups is not answering.

Monday, August 23, 2010

A Release From Timeshares


It is inevitable that timeshare owners nowadays wanted to rip off that unit they have been suffering for years. They simply cannot get out of the fees associated in owning a supposedly paradise-like vacation.

The popularity of this grand vacation has spread across the US, Europe and around the world since the 70s. A simple concept, ‘why rent a room? Buy the hotel’, became the foundation of the vacation plan. It was further innovated to meet flexibility and suit the needs of consumers.

A timeshare unit is always located in a first class resort, hotel, condominium, etc. since it boasts of luxury. It is luxurious since it is with timeshares that you get the best of a vacation experience. The facilities are well provided as well as the access to the establishment’s amenities. And with all these, it requires you to pay thousands of dollars not just once but the entire duration of the contract in the form of maintenance fees.

Maintenance fees are paid yearly. These fees shall maintain the functionality of the place so you won’t have to go back and check the unit if it’s still working or not. It will also serve as payments for electricity, water, and other utility bills such as telephone and cable t.v.

The problem with these fees is that it keeps on increasing. Timeshare owners have realized that paying for it is impractical nowadays because of the effects of recession. Aside from that, owners don’t use it more often because the scheduled dates don’t anymore fit in the scheduled timeshare use. It could also be that they’re tired of paying for nothing. So what for?

But in as much as they wanted to free themselves from the obligations timeshare brings, they simply can’t escape it right away. Especially, if the owner decides to resell it rather than just transfer the title without receiving any money at all.

Reselling would really take time. Not to mention the multiple scammers surrounding you trying to ditch you up. In short, it is not a guaranteed timeshare relief. It is better to use the transfer title system so you won’t have to worry about fees anymore.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Get Out Of That Timeshare Unit


It was in the 1960s that a unique vacation concept emerged in an hotelier located at the French Alps. The slogan ‘why rent a room, buy the hotel’ clearly made fingers snapped because the people’s dream that time was to own their own vacation house. When traveling was considered a need, there wasn’t much argument against owning that timeshare unit. But the tables have turned and the huge timeshare industry started to fall off the grounds.

Big time developers such as Wyndham, Marriott, and Hyatt, have utilized their cost saving strategies in order to retain the industry. Some have closed down opportunities to their workers. Since there are lesser or no workers at all, sales offices were forced to close. Timeshare developments were on hold. It also came to a point to convert timeshare units into other types.

Despite of all these measures taken by the said companies, the sales have still increased by 10% early this year. Yet it still did not compensate the loss that the industry has experienced in a short span of time.

The fall of the industry was also due to the increasing scammers surrounding the community. Potential buyers have backed out due to the hard selling tactics used by timeshare companies during sales presentations. Resale companies have required upfront fees which in the first place should not occur prior to closing a deal. As a result, the dissatisfaction rate towards timeshares became high and the drop of sales followed.

The maintenance fees have increased and owners found it hard to sustain such expenses. While it was more tolerable then, it wasn’t so right now due to the fact that service and commodity rates have increased. The sad part here is that owners could not easily escape from it since their reselling option takes time.

There is another way of lessening the burden. A title transfer system was conceptualized in order for timeshare owners too fully make an exit from the world of timeshares. It is a must that you have paid the unit in full. The previous maintenance fees should be cleared and should therefore be current.

Don’t wait for the next maintenance fee payment. Surrender your timeshares and get the timeshare relief you’ve always wanted.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Hefty Maintenance Fees

The payment you have made right when you purchased that timeshare unit doesn’t end there. In fact, there are succeeding maintenance fees that you need to pay annually. What you don’t know that maintenance fees might just increase every year. It may be manageable in the first few years. But what about in the following years given that the fees have increased beyond your income.

Timeshare owners began to react with the increase. They have realized that it’s tiring to pay for something they don’t get to use often. And it also bothers them paying yearly when they think they cannot afford it anymore. Often these buyers regret their decisions to purchase a timeshare sale.

What most people think when they wanted to get out of their unit is to sell it. But reselling the property is not an easy task. The timeshare resale market has been unstable. Timeshare owners have considered placing it in the resale market because of divorce, high debt, and even death making each unit hardly seen. Despite these, people still fall into timeshare traps after listening to a presentation and purchase a timeshare due to hard selling sales pitches.

Timeshare sellers likewise compete with resort developers. The latter, that has an opportunity to get travel discounts, can offer cheaper rental rates compared to what ordinary timeshare owner pays. So who in the world would want to purchase a unit when you can just have the same luxurious accommodations at a much lesser price?

So what is the utmost option to stop paying for that hefty maintenance fee?

There is what we call cancel timeshare strategy. And Timeshare Relief does that to end your timeshare hassle. In just 4 years, the company has enough experience in helping these owners out of timeshares since in a short span of time they have already satisfied 40,000 customers.

The timeshare transfer process of Timeshare Relief guarantees you that you will be free from paying huge amount of fees. All you need to do is to qualify to their standards. Units must be paid in full and the maintenance fees are paid up to date. But if you think you didn’t qualify from any of those mentioned you can call their hotline and ask more about the services. It might just be the answer to your undying financial nightmare.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Timeshare Relief: The Guaranteed Exit Solution to Timeshares


Who doesn’t want vacation? Who doesn’t want a unique and extravagant vacation like timeshares?

I do like the idea of going on a timeshare vacation. Why not? It offers the best services complete with facilities and amenities that everyone in the family would love. It is only found in first-class resorts, condominiums and hotels such as Wyndham, Marriott, Hyatt, etc. so you are certain that you only receive the best of every vacation experience you always dreamed of.

The spacious suites allow family members to be in the same unit. You can also invite your friends to come along as each unit can lodge up to at least ten people. You won’t have to worry about additional rooms unlike those with the traditional hotel accommodations. That means no one would ever miss the every single bonding moment you will have.

The facilities are complete just like what you all have at home. It might be even better than you’re your home. It has dining room, living room, bathrooms, and a kitchen where you can cook your own food. You need not to dine outside since you all have the equipments needed for cooking meals.

In addition to the benefits I’ve mentioned, the unit is surrounded with amenities as well. That means you can do other activities for free. You can go swimming in their indoor and outdoor pools. Some might have golf courses and tennis courts in which you can have your family tournaments. Access to theme parks can come true since you already have the ticket—and that is owning a timeshare.

Can you just imagine how perfect your vacation could be? But can you also imagine how these are being paid for.

But of course, like any other luxury has a price to pay. Right when you purchase that property, payments may reach a minimum of $10,000 and up. This is not the end of your expenses since you have to pay for the maintenance fees. And maintenance fees do increase right after timeshare organizations agreed to heighten it up. Whether you are using it or not, you are obliged to pay.

Since the recession struck in 2008, many of the timeshare owners have tried their luck to resell their timeshares yet failed because they were caught up by unscrupulous timeshare resale companies. As a result, they are afraid to negotiate with some other companies and so they continue to suffer from their timeshares.

Good thing Timeshare Relief can help timeshare owners in transferring the title of the property without the cost. Just get qualified with their requirements and you are guaranteed an exit solution to that timeshare. It’s one sure hope for desperate timeshare owners.

Monday, July 19, 2010

The timeshare do-it-yourself sale

The most common way to sell timeshare properties are through timeshare resale companies or with the help of a timeshare broker. Timeshare owners avail their services and just wait for the properties to be sold. However, a lot of timeshare owners have already managed to sell the timeshare properties themselves. In this world of technology, there is no way that people cannot do it on by themselves.

Remember the time when you were just about to buy your property. I’m sure you used the internet to at least search for great places for your vacation. If not, there may really be something that you check on the internet that’s related to that.

The internet is a powerful tool to boost someone’s sale. There are already a lot of ad spaces online where you can just put whatever it is that you are selling. Some websites are for timeshare resale properties themselves. The key to be able to sell your timeshare property fast is to be visible online.

However, you must not just dwell online. Maximize the exposure of your sale. If possible, use all kinds of media that are friendly to your budget. You can also use your connections and charm. Of course, you spread the word. By that, I mean, you literally spread the word via grapevine, or through word-of-mouth. Ask some of your friends to tell others that you’re looking for a buyer.

If you still don’t trust yourself, don’t fret. All you have to do is to buy the timeshare resale kit. Sounds new right? Yes, there are already timeshare resale kits available in the market to guide timeshare owners selling their properties. The kit comes with step-by-step instructions on how to be able to sell your timeshare property successfully, plus all the legal matters you have to deal with. It’s easy on the budget.
You can choose to do everything mentioned and have a successful sale. Whatever you do, remember to do your homework and not do things hastily. Do some research. Don’t rush things because you cannot sell that property overnight. However think positive because maybe you can really sell it overnight. Good luck!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Timeshare Resale Made Easy

Selling timeshare properties has made an image that it is very hard and costly for timeshare owners to be able to get rid of. However, these days, a lot of companies make it easier for people. Selling timeshares are made more possible and quick through auction websites.

Typically, a timeshare owner would hire a broker for him or her to be able to sell the property. This takes a lot of money because they have to pay that broker. It is also quite risky because the broker they hired might just be a scam. For some timeshare owners, they go for a timeshare resale company. This is still the same because there are a lot of companies out there that have already victimized a lot of people. Yes, there are legal companies, but the owners end up paying for fees way beyond their expectation.

What is highly recommended is selling through action websites. This is not only convenient for the seller, but also for the buyer. There are several potential timeshare buyers out there who first look for timeshares online.

Auction websites do not ask timeshare sellers for huge extra fees and commissions. There are also several websites out there that offer free advertising. These websites can really help people with their sale. In just days, timeshare owners can get personal messages regarding their sale. For auction websites, there would be people bidding for their timeshare properties given that they priced their property according to its value and if their property is so hard to resist.

Monday, July 5, 2010

What You Ought To Know About Timeshares

Timeshare is a piece of property that gives you the rights to use it. There are several of you who own the unit but each of the owners are given the privilege to use that specific unit in a given week in a year.

It is not an investment like some people imposes to--unless of course, you invested about your future vacations. But if it’s for the sole purpose of augmenting one’s income, well, then forget about it. Timeshares are not considered an investment simply because there is a limited timeshare market around. You barely can see one. It is not easy to sell since many do not appreciate paying for maintenance fees that takes care of the upkeep of the property.

Speaking of maintenance fees, these fees are required to give convenience on your part. Say for example your timeshare unit is a plane away from your hometown, you don’t just fly every now and then and see to it that the unit is still working. It would be impractical to do so. With the fees incorporated in each timeshare unit, you are assured that once you get back from your vacation place, you need not to worry about the cleanliness as well as the functionality of all the facilities and utilities your timeshare has.

Some do not like the idea of maintenance fees as they point out that you are wasting your time and money paying for a place that you can only visit for a year in a week or so.

There are two ways in which you can acquire that timeshare. It’s either you purchase directly from a timeshare company or visit the resale market.

If you are planning to purchase directly from a timeshare company then expect the expensive cost—say $10,000. It is because of the marketing costs the company sets. You are given 3-day free vacation experience for you to find out the unit. Also, they could give freebies such as air tickets for free. You can’t find these perks on the resale market. It is because it only costs around 30%-50% of a timeshare property’s price. But you still are being serviced by the resort with utmost convenience and comfort that you haven’t thought would happen to you.

Anyhow, timeshares are one of the best vacation getaways you can have. By knowing what you want, you would be able to choose the right timeshare for your needs.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Wanted: Legitimate and Expert Timeshare Brokers

Timeshare brokers aren’t as visible as real estate brokers. In fact, they are only found in Florida, the timeshare capital, and in North and South Carolina. You hardly can find them anywhere in the world. Being a timeshare broker has the most challenging work. It is because they deal with a property that barely has a market. Even so units available in the secondary market only cost 30-50% of its original price, yet selling is still difficult to achieve and it takes a lot of time to close that timeshare deal. With these facts, it is very crucial to select the right timeshare broker to make the most out of your timeshare.

Find that timeshare broker of yours. You should double your efforts in looking for that broker if you’re not living in high vacationing places like Florida. You are lucky if you’re living in these places where you most likely could spot more than two. It is best to consider the broker coming from a reputable timeshare company. Most likely, these people have lesser chances of cheating on you since they are carrying not just their name but the prestige of their company as well. Ask questions that are relevant to your timeshares such as the average time frame a property is listed in the market before being sold. Most importantly ask for the average selling price of your timeshare. Do these with other timeshare brokers, compare and contrast, then choose the best.

If you know someone who had successfully transferred their timeshares, you may ask who their timeshare broker was. Note the broker’s performance during his past resale transactions.

Go for timeshare brokers who don’t charge for upfront fees and excessive commission. If possible, get away from them. These people might be scammers who gets the money and lets your timeshare sit in the market for so long yet yield no results at all. Most legitimate timeshare brokers accept payments only after your unit is sold. Ask what sort of strategies he would employ to successfully sell your timeshare. And to end your doubts regarding the legitimacy and efficiency of your broker, ask for their background at Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Monday, June 21, 2010

International Timeshare Network Makes and Launches TV Commercial

As part of their Marketing, International Timeshare Network made and recently launched their first TV commercial to be able to garner more people to avail of their services for buying, renting, and selling timeshare properties.

International Timeshare Network decided to make and invest on TV commercials so that they can have an edge over their competitors. Despite the increasing popularity of the internet and the new media, they still believe that television is still a great venue in getting more clients. While the internet advertising offers the company adequate visibility and exposure, TV is also a great outlet for their business to succeed more.

Their TV commercials are now receiving airplay on the Travel Channel. Their latest new commercial will also run on other TV networks soon.

International Timeshare Network is an Orlando, Florida-based company that specializes in finding relief for vacationers who opt or who opted for the timeshare concept—whether they want to buy, rent, or sell timeshare properties. They are one of the leading companies for timeshare buying, renting, or selling. Because of their success, the company also gives back by donating to charity.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Timeshare Relief Promotions

It is a fact that because of the economic recession that affected several people around the world, vacations has become a luxury. Money has become a problem indeed and people just have to be practical and spend their money for their basic needs, and just save up for months or years for their leisure.

Despite everything, millions of people still do not want to just stay home for the entire year and not enjoy their weeks of break from work. They believe there are still solutions to their needs, and in fact, there really are. Several people line-up and avail for the discounted air fare tickets and lodging promotions to be able to spend less for their vacation. Since it is given that with the concept of timeshare, people can spend less on their vacation, they also opt for timeshare promotions.

Because the timeshare industry is getting more popular, there is already a tight competition of the several timeshare company properties in the market. More and more timeshare hotels, villas, resorts, apartments, etc are constructed every year. These new properties have studied the design and accommodations of their competitors, so they make it a point to be a whole lot better than them.

There are signs that other timeshare companies may be left behind, so what they do is they give more promotions to be able to get more clients. Recently, several of these timeshare companies offer free air fare tickets, hotel accommodations, and even tickets to museums or other attractions that are in the particular area of the timeshare property. They give all these to people who listen and watch the presentation and sales pitch of their representatives.

A lot of people go for these promotions to be able to get free vacation, but it does not mean that they are forced to buy timeshare properties. Some of these people do not plan to buy a property at all, but are for the free vacation. However, there are also people who really got into the companies’ presentations and decide to purchase a property in the end. These promotions are in fact, a very good way to attract more customers, and at the same time make other people enjoy their vacation for free.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Timeshare Relief Options

Attorney Generals (AG) of the states always remind consumers to stay away from companies who promise to good to be true alternatives in order to get rid of their timeshares fast and quick. It is advisable to read the AG Office’s guidelines on timeshare fraud and must report complaints.

Vermont consumers have suffered from the promises of a Nevada-based company named Apex Professionals, Inc. The said company conducted sales meeting outside the state. It violated consumer laws as well as Vermont’s state laws.

The conferences were held in March and May 2009 at Courtyard Burlington and Capitol Plaza Hotel Montpelier. Various agreements were made in the said conference. The consumers were told to surrender their timeshares since they will be giving them the ‘offer’. This ‘offer’ was believed by the consumers to be in a form of cash. But it turned out that they had to pay for hundreds of dollars in order to avail of the transfer of ownership. As a result, Apex was charged to pay $64,000 to the 15 victims and $65,000 to the state of Vermont.

AG Willam H. Sorrell said that intruders violating the state’s laws shall face serious consequences.

Consumers must take precautionary measures when getting rid of your timeshare units. There is an organization that addresses these timeshare problems. Timeshare Relief was founded by Cindy Martin MacMillan and David MacMIllan, both were victims of timeshares too. It got the Torrance Award for two consecutive years. The award is given to organization/ companies who have successfully built good relationships and sound practices in business.

The organization has helped timeshare owners with transferring timeshare ownership professionally. Vermont consumers must first qualify for the requirements set by Timeshare Relief. Once eligible, your timeshare contract will never be passed on to your children.

Consider Timeshare Relief Vermont now. This could be the answer to your needs.

Timeshare is a unique type of ownership that entitles you to use the unit or property. It is located in all first class hotels, resorts, or condominiums in which it only gives the best accommodations and services that most rich people can afford. These properties have corresponding maintenance fees in which it is used to pay for important bills such as electricity, water, phone, cable tv subscriptions, etc.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Can’t Get Enough of Timeshare


1960s marked the role of timeshare in our lives. It opened in an hotelier in the French Alps that started to offer vacation packages with a slogan “why rent a room, buy the hotel”. It became successful in decades as it spread across the globe giving more families the chance to experience a vacation of a lifetime.

Timeshare promises four things: luxury, comfort, convenience, and cost saving.

When we talk about timeshare luxury, it only gives you the first-class accommodations in high-class units. The timeshare units offer only spacious suites that are ideal for your family. It has fully-equipped kitchen that is conducive for easy-cooking. So you don’t have to go outside and buy a meal. Its dining and entertainment rooms manifest the kind of living a king gets with its fully-furnished tables, chairs, etc. and the wide-screen cabled television. Of course, you are not plainly stuck up inside your units. Timeshare allows you to use other facilities such as tennis courts, golf courses, etc. You can also enjoy skiing and snowboarding if you chose a timeshare in Vermont. You can stroll around their theme parks in Disney. Or enjoy watching movies since you will be given free movie passes. Maintaining your health and fitness routine is not a problem as timeshare also has high-tech work-out facilities. Isn’t it luxurious?

A king only resides in a comfortable place. Why wouldn’t it be comfortable if it only gives you some of the benefits I’ve mentioned? The timeshare staff and crew shall render quality services that will give more comfort on your stay.
When you decided to go on a vacation, you are always faced with the hassles of booking. Since you are busy, you only have limited time to browse your yellow pages or search in the internet. You often end up choosing the wrong place. Or you might end up choosing the more expensive ones. Once you have a timeshare, you don’t have to think about bookings. Just call and make a reservation.

More than anything else, you want your hard-earned money to be spent on something worth spending to. When you decide to go for overnight stays in hotels, the costs can really be off the budget. But with timeshare, it lets you save hotel accommodations in a span of 30 years. There’s really a significant difference to such amount. With the fully-equipped kitchen that you have in your timeshare, you don’t have to spend additional meal expenses when you eat at the restaurants.

The population and popularity of timeshare has encompassed every vacation expectations you and your family have. Why suffer on the many hassles of booking, poor vacation accommodation, and untrained staff when you have timeshare around?

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Timeshare Resale Scams being a No. 1 Fraud is Affecting a lot of Owner’s looking for Relief?

Timeshare resale scams turned out to be the number one fraud that was reported to the state attorney general’s office in the US. Timeshare owners who seek for timeshare relief are greatly affected with this situation. About 18 months ago, the attorney general’s office first noticed timeshare scam complaints to surge.

A lot of consumers already fell as victims of these scams, losing hundreds or thousands of money. This is because owners have been giving out money collected as fees by the resellers. These owners have been called up and convinced that prospective buyers are willing to buy their timeshares. The selling process can just be started as soon as owners start paying such listing or appraisal fees. Only to find out that in the end, there was no actual selling that happened but just a scammer pocketing the owner’s money.

Knowing that a reseller is having the intention to do a resale scam is simple. Resellers would just contact you even though the timeshare is not posted in the market and would ask for certain fees with a promise to be able to sell the property in no time.

Until now, this has remained to be a threat to owners. Authorities find it hard to track down or identify these scammers as they are like fly by night people. So rescale scams continue to have an increasing rate of offense against the law.

It’s just up to these owners to be watchful for these scams if they need to remain patronizing resale companies because of the desire to get rid of their timeshares.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Purchasing Timeshares In The Resale Market May Not Be The Relief That You Require

Some vacation goers are once again interested to purchase timeshares. Timeshares in the resale market from timeshare owners seeking for timeshare relief are normally priced lower than timeshares from timeshare companies. However, timeshare prospective buyers should be vigilant in purchasing timeshares from the resale market.

Timeshares from the resale market may not be the relief that you are seeking for if you end up buying a timeshare that was overly promoted. Such often happens to timeshares in the resale market. With the aim to have the timeshares sold, some features and amenities are overly stated to give a good picture of the timeshare unit.

To make sure that such problem will not hit you, it would be best to visit the site before finally purchasing the package. If the site is too far from you, ask a friend or a relative to do. Seeing the site first hand will assure you that what you will get from the purchase are exactly the things that you were expecting and the things that you needed. Consider the presence of malls, grocery outlets, and other similar establishments. Those will prove useful later on because you will surely need to purchase stuff during your vacation.

Do not purchase timeshares in haste. You might end up regretting your decision and doing so may require you to get rid of your timeshare. Doing that is not easy so make sure that you will not end up wanting to do just that.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Growth of Timesharing in the Emirates is a Relief to these Countries

The financial crisis revealed a decline of timesharing in western countries. Timeshare companies experienced a decrease in sales and more timeshare owners are seeking for timeshare relief. However, a different scenario is happening in the Emirates.

Countries belonging to the Emirates are seeing a revival of the timeshare industry. It is gaining additional popularity that timeshare companies there are now preparing for timesharing of not only vacation accommodations but also yacht and private planes.

Wael Hussein Amer, deputy general manager of Arabian Falcon, stated that timesharing is gaining a following because of the cost sharing it offers the interested timeshare package buyers. It allows people to own a property for a week or more at a much lower rate than actually buying the whole property. They consider it more viable because of the fact that these properties are usually used for a couple of days only in a year’s time.

Luxury goods buyers are the ones who are finding it really convenient. They are naturally into purchasing luxury items and now with timesharing, they get to use these luxuries and maintain their luxurious lifestyle at a fraction of the cost it amounts to once bought not under the timeshare system.

Timesharing may have seen a decrease in the US and other western countries but this growth in the Emirates is a relief enough to the industry. Some of these owners may also end up getting rid of their timeshare contracts but the timeshare industry can still be happy with that knowing that timeshares were sold out at this point in time.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Write Downs in the Timeshare Industry is a Relief to Companies

Several write downs were experienced by the timeshare industry these past couple of months. These write downs reveal that the exodus of timeshare owners who are seeking for timeshare relief is not the only dilemma that the timeshare industry is currently experiencing, especially during this economic recession.

Timeshare industry is one of the most famous vacation options in the accommodation industry. It has grown to offer the most luxurious vacation locations to people and has even enticed hotel companies to engage in this type of business.

However, the recent financial crisis revealed some of these companies closing down and others writing down some of their assets. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. disclosed their $362 million write down with their fourth quarter earnings last Thursday. The company is discontinuing the construction of some of its timeshare resorts. They also included the amount for the raw land that they intended to use for a timeshare complexes. They will no longer continue with the plan.

This Starwood write down is not the first for the industry. Five months ago, Marriott International, Inc. also declared a write down amounting to $760 million. The moves of these companies are brought about by the decrease in sales as well as the difficulty in financing being experienced worldwide.

If these write downs will continue, the timeshare industry will surely experience a decrease in timeshare developments. This will worsen the current situation of the industry where timeshare owners are already getting rid of their timeshares.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The Timeshare Relief You are Looking for May Come Your Way This Season

There are a number of timeshare owners seeking for timeshare relief. Others may have been trying several means to be free of the package for several years already and still have it with them until now but they need not be too sad, especially not this season.

The Christmas season is very much in the air and most people are busy with Christmas parties and gift buying. You may want to forgo checking on the timeshare that you are trying to resell because you want to enjoy the Christmas break. However, before you finally do so, check your ad for some necessary adjustments you may have missed before.

Your ad should list all necessary details about your vacation package. Include in your ad a list of all facilities and amenities that the resort offers to its guests. Describe the resort well enough to give your prospective buyers a good picture of the property. If you have a picture of the resort, include it in your ad. Pictures are very inviting and may just be the source of their final decision to call you up for a visit of the property or even just a small chit chat about the resort.

The season is one of the times that people go out to resorts to enjoy a break with their loved ones. Most people are surely looking for vacation options. So take this chance to get rid of your timeshare by making sure your timeshare ad is inviting enough for prospective buyers.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Premiere’s Closure, a Relief to Timeshare Owners

Timeshare owners and prospective timeshare buyers are still prone to fraudulent activities of some timeshare companies. They are promised with certain claims to attract them to transact with the said companies but they end up only paying for a non-existent deal. Owners seeking for timeshare relief end up having more problems than their current timeshare ownership because of their transaction with some fraudulent companies. These companies continue to victimize these owners even if they know that these owners are already pressed with their timeshare dilemmas.

The Premiere Timeshare Solutions of C & G Marketing Associates received a cease and desist order. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem of North Dakota issued the order against the company based on the findings of the office of the Attorney General.

Premiere Timeshare Solutions received several complaints from timeshare owners stating that they were promised by Premiere to sell their unwanted timeshares to their existing timeshare interested clients. Because of their desire to be free of the vacation package, they agree to transact with the company. They are then asked to pay upfront fees for the processing of the resale. However, several months pass them by and the timeshare is still under their names. They try to contact Premiere for an explanation or for refund but the company becomes out of reach.

Given this usual events, timeshare owners who want to get rid of their timeshares should be cautious in their dealings with timeshare resale companies. They should always keep in mind to ask for a written agreement to make sure that they have the right to run after the company if ever they get to deal with fraudulent ones.

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