Question:
How can I sell my Hanalei Bay timeshare without dealing with the rip-off timeshare companies?
J J
2011-11-12 17:04:14 UTC
We've had calls from literally hundreds of timeshare resale companies offering the moon for our timeshare only to find that they were scams...all of them! How do we go about selling without encountering rip-off artists?
Three answers:
2011-11-15 13:01:09 UTC
June,

"Equality" and "Timeshare" both make good points. If you're looking to take matters into your own hands, you could try selling your timeshare on ebay or attempting to cancel your contract (if you can prove that the sellers acted fraudulently - and many do).



If you're unable to cancel your contract and you list your timeshare for sale on ebay - you may have luck, but you'll have to list it at a very low price point. And, unfortunately, yours will only be one among many listed for sale, meaning you may have a difficult time finding a buyer. Additionally, should you find someone to buy your timeshare, you'll need to handle the legal matters of transferring your timeshare on your own.



You also have the option of working with a licensed timeshare broker to sell your timeshare. Brokers are real estate agents who work to connect buyers and sellers, like you. They'll also help you handle transfer and escrow.



Most importantly, unlike other timeshare resellers (or scammers) licensed timeshare brokers never charge you an Upfront Fee to sell your timeshare. Brokers work on a commission basis, meaning you wont pay a cent until your timeshare is sold. Additionally, because they work on commission, brokers may help you sell for a higher price than you'd get for the property on ebay or other "for sale by owner" sites.



If you choose a timeshare broker to sell your timeshare, be sure to check their licensing and BBB Accreditation to ensure they're a reputable reseller with few complaints. If you have any further questions about selling your Hanalei Bay timeshare, don't hesitate to contact Timeshare Broker Sales online at: http://www.timesharebrokersales.com/contact-timeshare-broker-sales.html.



Good Luck!



ps. Whatever you do, Ignore all cold-calls from "timeshare resellers" and NEVER pay an upfront fee to sell your timeshare. Cold-calls, promises and upfront fees are the hallmarks of timeshare scams.
Timeshare
2011-11-15 07:31:38 UTC
Hi June,



You are correct. Anyone cold calling you to buy your timeshare is a scam. Telemarketing timeshare resale companies scam people by lying to owners, collecting an upfront fee and disappear or do nothing.



You must stay proactive and find out the real value in your timeshare.



ebay.com is a valid option, but you might not get a buyer, but it's worth a try.



http://stores.ebay.com/Vacation-Property-Brokers-Timeshare





If you are not able to resell your timeshare, there are other options, such as cancel and transfer, read here:



http://www.timesharescam.org/blog/timeshare-scam-recovery-services/



There are pros/cons to any option you choose about your timeshare, just be sure you understand them, before pursuing an option.



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?
2011-11-12 17:46:01 UTC
List it on ebay Most sell for $1 up to 100


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