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Why not turn the tables and rent out your timeshare week? You’ve already paid the maintenance fee and have a right to that week! Rent it out and put the cash in your pocket – not RCI or II’s.
What you need is the right advice from a timeshare professional who rents out timeshare properties for the owners while protecting the owners’ interests. You will cover the cost of your timeshare maintenance fees plus more when you rent your timeshare! I suppose you could always run an ad yourself but you need a way to cover the liability and responsibility of someone else renting your timeshare. That’s where the timeshare rental specialists at www.timesharelink.com come in. Having been in business 28 years, these guys can get the job done and get you top dollar!
Don’t let another timeshare week (and your money) burn away. Rent your timeshare for cash and you’ll be glad you did.
]]>From time to time some clients of Stroman Realty, Inc need to address problems with timeshare property information, make corrections, overcome problems with a sale or contract, or just get some answers. The fastest way to address those concerns will come through the Customer Service Department of Stroman Realty. I’ll address that later on.
The two most common complaints are these: My timeshare is taking too long to sell and I am not getting offers that are high enough to get it sold.
How long will it take to get your timeshare sold? According to the American Resort Development Association the national average for average timeshares is 22 months. But, not all timeshares are created equal. Some timeshares sell more quickly if the demand is higher. Some sell even faster when the price is aggressively set. Here’s a perfect true case study. As I was writing this story, a successful previous seller called in to place another timeshare on the market. They wanted to virtually give it away for $1,000. Within 15 minutes an offer went out to the owner for more than what they were asking and contracts are on the way. Demand generally increases as the price decreases.
On the other hand, some properties may languish on the market forever if they are grossly overpriced. Before placing a timeshare property on the market our agents disclose verbally and in writing that properties generally sell for a discount off retail of anywhere from 25% to 50%. Having a reasonable expectation on the sales price will prevent many disappointments.
So, as you can see, the amount of time on the market and your asking price are two related issues.
If you have your property on the market through Stroman Realty and on Timesharelink.com and have an issue about something, we want to listen and address your concerns. The best way to do that is by contacting Customer Service. Stroman Realty, Inc’s Customer Service Department is staffed with licensed Realtors with an average tenure of 10 years. The Manager for Customer Service, Paul Deaton, is a retired Naval Officer and has held a Real Estate license for 12 years. The best way to contact Customer Service is 1.800.733.8865 or from out of the US at 936-588-4400.
Not every question will be answered to everyone’s satisfaction. We pledge to answer every question to the best of our ability and give you all the information you need to make the best decisions about selling your timeshare.
We also understand that previous success cannot guarantee future results. Even though we have sold and closed for individual owners $65 million of timeshares in the last five years, we didn’t sell every timeshare on our website. Yours could be the next success story. But if not, were are here to listen and help!
Wayne Stroman, President
]]>When the Grand Lodge is completed it will offer 114 two bedroom lockoff units and 4 one bedroom units. The average ski weeks cost about $100,000 and the off season weeks are priced at around $30,000.
Breckenridge is an awesome destination all year round and it is no surprise that they are doing well in selling the Grand Lodge timeshare resort properties. As I write this it is 7 degrees and snowing in Breckenridge. The forecast high for the day is 20 degrees with moderate winds. March usually brings a good amount of snow and is great for the last push of the year for ski resorts.
Judging from our own brisk sales of ski timeshares, and sales at Grand Lodge, ski timeshares are selling and reselling well! Give us a call to get your ski timeshare week sold, or buy a Colorado ski timeshare at a serious discount!
Grand Timber Lodge Timeshare in Breckenridge CO
]]>Better yet, find a Realtor. Even better again, find a Realtor who is a timeshare resales specialist. A Realtor is bound by a code of ethics and receives a great deal of training on a regular basis. They also stand to make a sales commission when the sale closes – thus, the motivation to stay on top of the deal until it closes. While there may be a huge need for help in selling timeshares, not very many Realtors deal with them regularly. So a Real Estate firm like Stroman Realty, Inc would bring the most experience to work for you. Established in 1979, Stroman Realty, Inc is the most experienced broker for timeshare resales. Stroman Realty, Inc has sold timeshares from 1,338 resorts in 29 countries and from every state that has a timeshare. Here’s a link to Wayne Stroman’s bio. Nobody in the timeshare resales business can match this depth of experience.
Get it done right. Use a Realtor to sell your timeshare.
]]>]]>STEP #4 Reassessment. Hey, what about the Internet! It’s national in scope and couldn’t cost too terribly much. But which site will give you the strategic exposure you need? Will your FSBO ad be effective or will your property get lost among the others listed there? And who will help you with answers to all of your questions? You’ve already called your resort, and they don’t have a resale program to help you out. (Some resorts have viable resale programs, some don’t.) At this point, you’re ready to turn the whole thing over to your neighborhood real estate agent since most timeshares are considered real estate. Then you discover that most real estate brokers are unfamiliar with timeshare much less getting it marketed, sold and closed. They specialize in traditional real estate (homes, lots, etc.) and therefore, probably will be unable to help you! So you venture out on your own to locate contracts and a title or escrow company to do the closing. Unfortunately, you learn that not all title companies close timeshare! Great. You’ve got to find someone who not only closes timeshare but also will get the job done right and fast not to mention, someone you can trust. Your week is coming up soon and your buyer could evaporate if it doesn’t close quickly!
STEP #5 The closing. Regrettably, you realize that contracts and a deed are needed, and finding a title or escrow company experienced in closing timeshare properties can be tough. Then you begin to worry. Maybe you’d better consult a lawyer to make sure your interests are protected but the legal fees will dilute what you hoped to net from the sale. By the way who pays the closing costs? How is the deed recorded? Will the buyer want title insurance? Will you be at risk from omissions or something overlooked?
STEP #6 Final funding. Whew! And still, the title has to be transferred. And, oh yes, at what point are the funds transferred? Will your buyer trust you enough to send you the money before you have provided him with title? Or Will you trust the buyer enough to pay if you deliver the deed before he has made payment? Will your points be transferable? Will your resort or the management company cooperate with you on the many items needing attention?
Obviously, this is only a snapshot of a timeshare FSBO and isn’t all-inclusive by any means; however, it may contain a few items that perhaps you had not considered if you are planning to put your timeshare on the market a For Sale By Owner.
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