How do timeshare transfer companies work?
It’s A Question We Get A Lot Original article can be found on RTI.Direct – How do timeshare transfer companies work? With that said we have a very strong admiration for American Resort Development Association (ARDA), I’m even going to quote them a couple places in this post as well as be very transparent about how we work. How do timeshare transfer companies market and sell their services?A lot of our experience goes into answering this marketing question because we were the company that a lot of other timeshare transfer companies used. They were just reselling the same service that we are now selling direct to the public. From a recent ARDA article: Transfer companies market their services in many different ways. You may get a call from someone asking if you’re interested in selling or “getting rid quote of your timeshare. You may find a transfer company on the Internet when you search for how to sell your timeshare. Or you may even receive a postcard in the mail that says something like:
They go on to explain: Once you get to the meeting or during the video presentation, you may be subjected to false and confusing information. The transfer representative may attempt to scare you with misleading horror stories about timeshare ownership. Then, after hearing the transfer company’s pitch on how your maintenance fees will go up every year that you own, you will likely be asked to pay the transfer company thousands of dollars to transfer your timeshare. Here is how it works: So if you’ve been trying to sell you a timeshare for a long time, this might seem like an attractive offer. As ARDA explains: Our view: Because we agree with what ARDA says. We believe people want less friction and stress in their lives. There is nothing more stressful than a timeshare transfer “consultation” like ARDA explains. That’s why we designed our system the way we did, providing up front pricing, with no high pressure tactics. This allows the timeshare owner the space to make the right decision for them, one they won’t regret down the road. With no high pressure comes a real and reasonable price, we charge $595 + your Resort’s transfer fee (dictated by the Resort). Occasionally there is a an odd resort whose rules make things a little more complicated, but if that’s the case we inform clients way before we start the process. Roughly 80% of timeshare owners are happy with their timeshare, so that tells us that it’s possible we can help some of those people in the “unhappy” 20%. That means when we are marketing, we will on occasion use some of the wording ARDA has suggested you might see. The reason for that? Simple, our research shows us that unhappy timeshare owners search Google for “How to get rid of my timeshare” (and other similar searches) and they do it a lot. So for us to compete with those other timeshare transfer companies that charge $3000 to $6000 to “get you out of your timeshare” we have to use a similar approach. The difference being we provide transparency and savings for our clients. Another question covered on the ARDA site is: Is using a timeshare transfer company the right decision for me?ARDA suggests that you first check with your resort developer, resort manager, or homeowners association to see if they offer resale option. Our view: ARDA also suggests you make sure you’ve exhausted all other inexpensive or free methods of renting, selling, or giving away your timeshare before considering a timeshare transfer company. They also go on to say that a timeshare transfer company will probably be the most expensive and uncertain way to dispose of your timeshare. Our view: Between eBay fees, resort transfer fees, deeding and title work (and time), you can easily hit that number. And that is assuming that someone actually buys it on eBay, if you’ve done any research you will find most eBay timeshare listings are for $1.00 (yes, only one dollar) and even those do not sell! ARDA also cautions that paying a company to transfer your timeshare ownership out of your name can be risky. Our view: If I do want to use a timeshare transfer company, how do I find the best timeshare transfer companies?If you decide to use the services of a transfer company, you should DO YOUR HOMEWORK before listening to any sales pitches. Begin by checking with your resort manager to see if they have had any interactions with the transfer company to find out if they have had positive or negative experiences. You can also call the American Resort Development Association Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC) to learn more about transfer company activity and to see what other owners have reported about that company. Our view: You may also want to do a search on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website. However, keep in mind that the BBB is not a government entity but is a private business whose ratings are based on consumer complaints and may not tell the whole story about a business. In the case of fraudulent transfer companies, owners may not know for a year or longer that the company has defrauded them or that the timeshare was not transferred properly and, therefore, would not complain to the BBB until long after the transaction. And, if the transfer company does transfer the timeshare, owners probably won’t complain to the BBB. A positive BBB rating does not mean the company is ethical. Our view: In many states, transfer companies may be required to hold a real estate license. Check with your state’s Department of Real Estate or Real Estate Commission to find out whether a transfer company is required to hold a real estate license before doing business in that state. If that is the case, you should not do business with an unlicensed transfer company You may wish to check with your state Attorney General’s office or the Attorney General’s office in the state where the company is headquartered to see if that company has any complaints filed against it or if the AG has filed any actions against that company. If I choose to do business with a transfer company, what should I do next?If after doing your homework you still choose to use the services of a transfer company, you need to know the right questions to ask to protect yourself. You can use ARDA’s Transfer Company Checklist as a start. Our view:
Make sure to check with the resort to see if they have heard of the transfer company and to let them know you plan to make the transfer. Some resorts may offer a dissolution arrangement or make a counter-offer to take back the timeshare. This could be a better option for you. Our view: Also check with your resort manager to determine if there are any rules and regulations in place that would affect your timeshare transfer. Knowing these rules will help you avoid frustration if you pay a transfer company and later find out you are not able to transfer your timeshare for one reason or another. Our view: Also, if you are asked to sign a power of attorney or other document in order to transfer your timeshare, have your own legal advisor review any such documents first. And, beware of anyone telling you that you don’t have to read or review legal papers before signing them. Finally, never provide credit card information, your social security number, information to perform a bank transfer, or any other personal financial information over the phone or during a high pressure sales seminar to any company you have not thoroughly investigated. In conclusion: If you do not have the time or patience to try and do it on your own, we are here to serve you go here: timeshare transfer pricing and look up your resort and if you like what you see you can continue through the online sigh-up to complete the paperwork process (no payment needed) to get our team started. We have videos that explain it here: timeshare transfer videos Our goal is to Improve the timeshare industry one unhappy timeshare owner at a time. Thanks to ARDA-ROC for the original article: from http://rtidirect.info/timeshare-transfer/how-do-timeshare-transfer-companies-work/
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Get Out Of My Timeshare Always Sounds So NegativeNever the less that’s how most people ask the question, “How do I get out of my timeshare?” or “Can I get out of my timeshare?” and it’s a question we get all the time. So there you have it. If you find yourself unhappy with your timeshare because you can’t use it like you used to check us out at http://rti.direct and click on the big orange Getting Started button. You will be taken to the first page of our process, it’s there you will be able to type in the name of your resort you will be able to see our up front pricing ($595 + Your Resorts Transfer Fee). As far as we know we are the only company that gives up front pricing and doesn’t have high pressure sales people who make up their own prices. It’s a simpler and less stressful way of doing business for you and us. We want to be your timeshare transfer company. from http://rtidirect.info/timeshare-transfer/can-i-really-get-out-of-my-timeshare-obligation/ |
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