Timeshare Relief – The First and Final Way To Get Rid of Your Timeshare

Are you a timeshare owner looking for some timeshare relief?  No matter the reason, getting rid of a timeshare right now can be a real nightmare!  There are plenty of ways that seem like possible solutions to your timeshare problem, but especially in this economy, many of them frankly do not pan out.  So, go with a sure thing on your first try and stop wasting valuable time and money.

The first thing you realize when you attempt to rid yourself of your timeshare is how difficult it is to do it on your own.  Yet, many agents and listing companies over-promise and under-deliver on the high fees they charge.  Even most charities will not take a timeshare any longer.  They are finding them just as hard to move as anyone else, and they certainly do not want to get stuck with maintenance fees that they cannot afford.

There are more and more developers who are renting their unused timeshare inventory for less than owners’ annual maintenance fees.  This discovery has outraged a great deal of owners.  First, the resort itself competes against the owners for renters with discounted rates.  Secondly, owners are forced to lower their rent to match offers.  Lastly, when you take into account the fact that people can rent significantly cheaper than they can buy, it makes sense that selling a timeshare is a problem.

Similarly, you will find that even people who like the idea of timeshares aren’t buying them anymore.  With the downturn in the economy, traveling is quickly becoming a luxury.  While we travel to see relatives and loved ones, we are forgoing the leisure destinations.  Therefore, across the board, owners are trying to get rid of their timeshares.  Competition for the rare buyer is fierce.  Unless you can offer something that thousands of others do not, you will not get a deal.

So if listing your timeshare doesn’t work, donating it doesn’t work, and you can’t even rent it, what’s left?  There is hope.  Use Timeshare Relief!  We’ll transfer the timeshare out of your name so that you will never have to pay another maintenance fee again.  What’s more we guarantee this timeshare transfer transaction to our clients.  Unfortunately, we cannot accept timeshares that are not paid in full.  Other qualifications may apply.  But call or contact us immediately before another maintenance fee or special assessment bill hits your mailbox!

Timeshare Relief Hotline: 1-866-797-0535

Remember that there are plenty of benefits to dumping your timeshare, and none whatsoever to hanging on to one that you never use!  You’ll never need to pay those hefty maintenance fees again, and you will have a huge load off your mind. The issue of getting rid of a timeshare can really weigh you down, so take action today.

Timeshare Relief is Proud to be on the Inc. 500 List

The Inc. 500 & 5000 List of the top small businesses in the US was released today, and Timeshare Relief is proud to announce that it is ranked No. 318.  Considering that over 80% of all small businesses simply fail within five years, to be ranked in the top 500 small businesses throughout the United States is a testament to the mission of the company — to help timeshare owners out of unwanted timeshare contracts.

Through strong customer relationships and proper execution of the transfers, Timeshare Relief has quickly grown into this leadership position. Everyone at the company appreciates the trust and personal connection with all of our clients over these 5 amazing years of business.  We understand that satisfying our customers with our service while providing  respect, friendliness and care creates the goodwill of good business.

We thank and congratulate all of our dedicated employees and staff who have worked so hard for our customers, and done it with panache.  The positive energy and dynamic atmosphere at the offices in Torrance, California is truly amazing.  Only with great people can an organization be great.  So, with the Inc 500 ranking, it’s nice to publicly recognize the contributions of everyone here at Timeshare Relief.

Timeshare Sales Tactic – Limited Offer, Today Only!

Whether you’ve been sold a vacuum cleaner, or a gym membership, or even a timeshare property, you are familiar with this phrase:  “today only.”  In other words, buy it right this very instant.  Because if you don’t, the price is going to be astronomical and you will spend the rest of your life wishing you hadn’t walked away from such an incredible offer.

Except maybe it’s not exactly true.  If a deal is legitimate and profitable today, it will be tomorrow, too.  The only reason the buy it now price is such a big deal is so you won’t go home and think about it.  Or ask for advice from an attorney or accountant or someone else you trust.

Here’s one person’s experience.  The salesman said a membership, was $6000.00. We couldn’t afford that, so he said a 10 year was $3999.00 and you have 36 months to upgrade to the lifetime membership. $395.00 down & $91.00 a month. Plus $300.00 in maintenance fees per year.

The catch?  This deal is only good for the day you go.

We asked, “You mean we can’t go home and think about it, and let you know Monday.” He said “Absolutely not, the price then would be $12,000.00.”

It won’t surprise you to learn that two weeks later a friend of his went to the same presentation and the $3999 price was still good.  But just for today.

Don’t You Love Your Kids? The Timeshare Hard-Sell

That’s the question that most rankled one prospective timeshare owner at a recent timeshare presentation.

“Of course I do,”  he answered.

“Then why wouldn’t you want them to grow up with such wonderful vacation memories?”

Granted, not every timeshare presentation uses manipulative sales techniques, but a few do.

Here are some common tools used during time share presentations:

An appeal to the emotions (see above)

Limited Time Offer  – if you walk out of the door, you can’t get the same deal tomorrow.

Everyone is doing it – some presentations are even known to plant another couple in the room who enthusiastically sign.

It will just take an hour – or two or three.  If they told you it would take three hours, you’d never agree.  You’ll notice there are no clocks in the room and sometimes alcohol is offered.  The bottom line is this:  the longer you are there, the more likely you are to buy.

A solution for that problem.  For every objection you come up, they will have at least four or five solutions.  You don’t have the money, they can help you find financing.

Promises, promises.  Regardless of what the salesperson says, if it isn’t written in the contract, it isn’t true.

Remember that timeshare salespeople are trying to make a living – sometimes their only source of income is the commission they earn from those sales (though they can be as high as 60% of the bill).  Still, buyer beware!

What’s Your Timeshare Rescission Period aka Cooling Off Time?

We’ve all done it – been impressed by a salesperson’s charm and persistence and written a check for more than we knew we should.

What if you realize you made a mistake the next day?

Some states have “cooling off” time, a period after a purchase during which the purchaser has the right to return goods for a refund, or to cancel a contract without penalty.  The right to cancel a contract is governed by both state and federal law.  Please check with your attorney for specifics.  The remainder of this post is not intended to be legal advice.

There are very specific circumstances when these statutes and regulations apply; they do not apply to all circumstances.  Usually real estate, stocks or securities are not covered.

Under the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s cooling-off rule, you have the right to cancel a purchase of $25 or more for a full refund as long as certain conditions are met:

• If you make a purchase entirely by mail or telephone, the rule does not apply.
• When you initiate the sale at the seller’s permanent business location, the rule does not apply, even if the deal is closed in your home.
• Despite popular misconception, there is no cooling-off rule for automobile purchases. Make sure you want that car before you buy it.
• In order for the rule to apply, the purchase must be for personal, family, or household purposes.
• This rule isn’t applicable to purchases made to meet an emergency, such as a natural disaster or a home insect infestation. Nor does it apply to repairs and maintenance on your personal property.

If you just bought the timeshare, many states have a mandatory “cooling off” period when you can undo the deal and demand a return of your payment. Of course, those periods are usually only a week or 10 days, not months, so they relieve are only going to relieve short-term buyers’ remorse.  If you are a timeshare owner, you must be aware of your state’s laws.  Do not rely on a timeshare company to tell you what the law allows you to do.

If you have questions about your state’s cooling-off period, call your state attorney general’s office.  If you’ve experienced buyer’s remorse and you’ve passed your state’s cooling off period, then you may have to consider other options to let go of your timeshare purchase.

What Timeshare Owners Need to Know About the BBB

If you have a question or a concern about a company you have had dealings with, or are considering using, whether it’s a contractor for your home or a company that you are buying a timeshare from, check out what the Better Business Bureau has to say about them first.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a reminder this week to remind anyone who is a timeshare owner to be aware of brokers who call out of the blue, ask for a fee and say they have prospective buyers.  Many of these are scams and remember, you can always check out a company with your local BBB.

In addition, Steven Cole, president of the Council of Better Business Bureaus says consumers are encouraged to obtain the names, addresses and telephone numbers for the lodgings, airlines and cruise ships advertised in a vacation promotion.

“Armed with that information, you can check with the BBB or a recognized travel organization to find out whether the business has been the subject of customer complaints. BBBs offer reports on travel-related businesses in both the U.S. and Canada,” said Cole.

The BBB defines its mission as “ensuring that high standards for trust are set and maintained. We exist so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust. We provide educational information and expert advice that is free of charge and easily accessible. “

For more information on the Better Business Bureau, go to http://www.bbb.org

Not One More Day (of Your Timeshare)

I know that not everybody loves Dr. Phil.  His drawl is a little annoying, and his no-nonsense, take– no-prisoners style can irritate the most patient person.  But, he is popular for a reason.  Plenty of things he says make sense.  In fact, I have even found myself saying on occasion “how’s that workin’ for you?” to people whose life choices have ended up costing them dearly.

Another phrase he uses that I like- when talking about bad relationships is this:  “The only thing worse than staying in a bad marriage for ten years is staying in a bad marriage for ten years and a day.”  In other words, just because you  made a decision that is no longer working for you doesn’t mean you have to live with that situation forever.

The same is true for our relationships with how we spend our dollars.  If a bank or investment company no longer seems like the right fit, it’s time to change. Your life changes over the years.  Children arrive, or leave home.  Your financial situation changes. Your priorities and interests shift.  If a timeshare contract no longer serves your lifestyle or bank account, then why stay one more day with something that doesn’t work for you? Get rid of your timeshare Now!