Friday, November 27, 2009

The Trouble of Hiring Timeshare Marketing Companies for Relief to Owners

A couple of timeshare marketing companies exist to cater to the need of timeshare owners looking for easier ways to get rid of their timeshares. However, this industry is not safe from fraudulent companies and individuals who take advantage of the vulnerability of these problematic timeshare owners.

Timeshare marketing companies conduct their transactions by hiring telemarketers. These telemarketers call timeshare owners telling them the company has buyers for their timeshares. The desperate owners then signify their intent to sell their timeshares. And once they do so, the telemarketers will tell them to pay for the processing of the papers. If the company is legal, the said transaction will be completed. However, if the company is naturally fraudulent, the transaction stops the moment the timeshare owner pays for the supposed service.

One good example is that of the Creative Vacation Solutions. The company follows a similar process. Unfortunately, some timeshare owners discovered that their timeshares are still unsold as of the moment. That is why the company is now being investigated because of the possibility of fraud.

So how would a timeshare owner know that the company is legal? One of the best ways to do so would be to check on the Better Business Bureau for the standing of the company. If the company is recognized by BBB, they must have legal means of conducting transactions. Some of these companies may not be able to provide immediate timeshare relief but they are surely legal and will do all possible means to comply to their agreements with you.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

How can You Find Relief from High Timeshare Maintenance Fees?

Looking for timeshare relief? You might be tired of those unending high maintenance fees year after year. Regrettably, even if you are not using your timeshare unit, your bills will not stop coming to your mailbox. And so there are a lot of options for you to choose from to put an end to this problem. You can sell, rent out, donate or join an exchange program to rid of the timeshare or at least lighten the financial requirements of having a one.

There are a lot of companies who offer help to timeshare owners like you. Some promise to transfer your unit to other potential clients who are not just willing but really want your unit. There are also companies who offer services to sell your timeshare. You can advertise your unit in the internet though the advertising sites. Or you can place your ads in the local newspaper or magazine. These services will certainly cost you significant amount of money. But these will be more practical if you think of those maintenance and other related fees.

Be informed though that there are some who might take advantage of your inexperience in the field. So if you are new in the industry, it will be best if you consult a professional to help you through the process. You might as well have your unit evaluated to know your market value.
Whatever option you choose, it is important to prepare yourself to wait for some time. You should also equip yourself with the information on timeshare resell or renting timeshare. Most specially, be aware of potential timeshare scam to avoid falling into one. To be certain you can inquire in the Better Business Bureau to check out for registered timeshare companies and finally get rid of your timeshare.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Know the Worth of your Timeshare before Seeking Relief

Most of the times if we know the value we can get by disposing or owning a property, our decisions become clearer regarding that property. The same is true in maintaining a timeshare unit. Unfortunately, most owners neglect this very important part in owning a property. Most jump to the conclusion of seeking timeshare relief without enough evaluation.

After finally deciding to dispose your unit, the appropriate action is to set your timeshare selling price. Statistics show that average resale price of a timeshare falls within 25 to 50 percent below the price set by the developer. In general, despite this prevailing average price in the timeshare market, there are many factors that can contribute to the value of your timeshare. There is the week number, resort destination, the resort rating, amenities and the view in that particular unit. Knowing the competitive edge of your resort feature will add to the value of your unit.

By carefully building on these factors, you can negotiate with your potential buyer for a higher price relative to the average retail price in the market. Remember that in transactions like this, you need to know your assets. You have to build on wherever you are most competitive. In this way, your might end up getting a better deal.

Keep in mind that impulsive decisions, in most times, do not give you want you wanted. Instead it may add up to the headache you are feeling at the moment. But, once you knew what your timeshare is worth, then, and only then, you can get rid of your timeshare successfully.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Find Timeshare Relief Wisely by Having a Written Contract of Transaction

Most discontented timeshare owners choose to get rid of their timeshare by paying thousands of money just to have the relief they want. But if we look at it closely, it makes no sense paying such great amount. As an owner, avoid wasting your hard earned money. Look for ways that will help you, if not for free, at least for a very minimal cost. Online help is very accessible. You just have to use your internet to research for companies that offer help. If you browse the Web you can see numerous companies offering these services. Be sure to check their legal existence before availing their service.

If availing the service of a seller, be cautious enough to ask that they make all their promises in writing. There are cases when a desperate owner ends up paying much more than the amount she should be paying without doing this tip. It is very easy for the seller to disown everything he said before you availed their service. It is normal that in order to have you get their service they will promise a lot of things that will ease up and hasten the successful process of taking the burden in your shoulders. Some may even promise that they will pay your yearly maintenance fee that year and so on. Unfortunately to some, this is just a sugar coating to woo you to get their service.

With a promising opportunity like these, plus the chance of finally finding timeshare relief, is it not so tempting to grab? So be wise and have everything written. Include it in your contract and you can have a successful way of unloading the burden in owning a timeshare.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Timeshare Companies Seek Relief from Continued Losses on Sales

Timeshare resorts and hotels offering winter attractions and facilities are expecting better sales this coming season. Of late, many timeshare companies have been suffering heavy losses on sales and revenue with the droves of timeshare owners who are getting rid of their timeshare vacation packages. Most potential timeshare patrons today are more hesitant to spend on new timeshare purchases. In addition, existing timeshare owners are wishing to be free from their timeshare due to the expenses required in maintaining timeshares. Timeshares in off-peak and seasonal locations are more affected by the weakening of the industry with extreme losses in sales during the last season.

Moreover, timeshares in warmer regions are also expecting better sales this coming holiday season. One of the top ranked destinations this coming winter is Dhubai with Thailand, Egypt, Antigua, and Australia following close. Dhubai has recently gained worldwide attention due to its massive infrastructure projects on tourism. Today, there are countless timeshare resorts and hotels located in Dhubai, and the country boasts of one of the only two Seven Star hotels in the whole world, the Burj Al Arab. However, timeshares in Dhubai still possess the perpetual scourge of many timeshare owners in the world—timeshare maintenance fees.

Winter location and warm region timeshares all have something in common, timeshare maintenance fees. The presence of these hefty fees has indirectly caused, to a certain extent, the current state of the timeshare industry. Many timeshare owners have been availing of any form of timeshare relief available just to be free from their timeshares. This phenomenon has resulted in much lower revenue for many timeshare companies around the world and consequently affected the general state of the timeshare industry itself.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Owners Trade Timeshares for Limited Relief

Timeshare companies today are affected by the emerging trend among timeshare owners who are seeking for any form of timeshare relief in order to be free from their timeshares. Hence, timeshare companies today are reviewing their timeshare business models and are implementing novel business practices to stem the flow of timeshare owners who are getting rid of their timeshares. One of the alternatives to timeshare vacation packages presented by a lot of timeshare companies is the innovative concept of timeshare-swapping. However, the details of this mode of timeshare ownership do not differ much from the original timeshare business model.

Many timeshare companies bestow a multitude of names for timeshare swapping or timeshare trading. As a matter of fact, most timeshare swapping promotional programs do not mention the term timeshare at all. Nevertheless, it is readily plain that timeshare swapping or any of its myriad appellations still embodies the basic principles of timeshare ownership. Timeshare trading allows owners to swap their timeshares in for another timeshare in another resort, which in most cases are resorts controlled by the selfsame timeshare developer. This provides some form of timeshare relief for the inevitable boredom that plagues a lot of timeshare owners in relation to routine vacations year after year.

However, timeshare trades are not that easy to execute. In most cases, owners would have to wait the better part of a year in order to find a willing timeshare trade recipient. Some owners of off-peak timeshares in off-peak locations will not receive any willing trade recipients at all. Worst, timeshare swapping still involves the continual existence of timeshare maintenance fees and other periodic bills. Hence, timeshare swapping is still not an answer to completely dispense with the inherent evils of timeshares which has caused a lot of owners today to ultimately get rid of their timeshares.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Timeshare Relief for Movable Property and Resort – Type Timeshares

Of late, luxury timeshare vacations are fast losing their novelty. This is somehow caused by the growing number of timeshare owners displeased over their timeshare vacation packages. Some of these owners are eager for any manner of timeshare relief that would come their way. The novelty of timeshare vacation packages is overbalanced by the hefty fees associated with timeshare ownership. Hence, more and more owners are seeking ways to be free from their timeshare vacation packages.

Timeshare hotels and resorts can be found in most of the vacation destinations in the world. Peak vacation destinations such as Hawaii or the Caribbean almost always have timeshare vacation getaways in their territories. The timeshare model has spread globally since its inception in the 1970s by a Frenchman. In fact, timeshares today are not limited to immovable property such as hotels and resorts. There are also several timeshare models that capitalize on movable property as their main source of attraction.

Today, timeshare business models are applied in all manner of chattel properties as there are now timeshares for sale in yachts, caravans, and safaris. Owners who purchase timeshares for a yacht will have exclusive ownership rights on that yacht for a specified duration of time. This also goes the same in timeshare safaris where owners can purchase timeshares for week long safari expeditions.

Timeshares on movable property have different timeshare liabilities for their owners compared to more traditional timeshare real estate packages. However, maintenance fees still exists in all kinds of timeshares. Thus, timeshares on movable property still require owners to pay a corresponding fee to counter the effects of normal wear and tear. By reason of this financial stress, many owners of timeshares on movable property today still wish to get rid of their timeshares, much the same as owners of more traditional vacation packages.

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