Recently a television station in Portland Oregon ran a story about an older couple who had been “taken” for nearly $1,000 in their efforts to sell their timeshare. In the interview they said “We can’t really tell if they’re crooks or not. If they are a scam or not. They don’t have a license. We were told by the one outfit they’re a good outfit to work through. What do you do? You just go with it”.
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I guess there was the first red flag: they weren’t licensed. When a timeshare owner decides to sell their timeshare, using a broker with a license like Stroman Realty will give you some assurance that there is some control, ethics, training, and regulation. An unsolicited inbound call (cold call) to your home from someone you don’t know is never a good way to start a business relationship. These companies will often use very shady tactics, have no physical address, hold no license to do business in any state, and so on. That sounds like a certain scam to avoid.
Stroman Realty, Inc recently published a comprehensive guide for timeshare owners on how to identify and avoid timeshare resales fraud and scams. Stroman Realty has been in the business nearly 30 years in the same location, holding the same broker’s license, has the same management, and many of the same sales agents for many many years. Take the time to read the personal letter from Wayne Stroman, President and CEO of Stroman Realty, Inc. Mr. Stroman’s credentials and Stroman Realty’s experience cannot be matched by anyone in the world when it comes to the timeshare resales industry. For example, Wayne Stroman currently is a Region 14 VP and sits on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) (2000-20010); Is Vice Chair and sits on the Board of Directors for the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) (1999-2001 and 2007-2009); and was HAR Secretary Treasurer 2008. In addition, Mr. Stroman is active with the Houston REALTOR® Information Service, Inc. (HRIS) and served on their Board of Directors (2002-2006). He was the HRIS Secretary-Treasurer (2002) and Vice Chairman (2003). He also sits on the Board of Directors for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) (2003 & 2008-2009). Mr. Stroman was Chairman of the HAR International Council (2005 & 2006) and the HAR Technology Task Force for 2005. He was past Chairman of the HAR MLS Advisory Group (2003); and was a past Chairman of the HAR Statistical Information Advisory Group. Wayne Stroman and the Realtors at Stroman Realty are also involved in their community through local schools, churches, Chambers of Commerce, and more.
Check it out and see for yourself. The Realtors at Stroman Realty have the experience to get it done right the first time. Don’t fall prey to the scam artists who relentlessly call you 24/7. Stroman Realty, Inc is a broker you can count on!
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Enough can not be said to help consumers avoid scams in the timeshare resale business.