We're not going to be shy about it. Between an agent who sells a timeshare property and a haunted house, who do you think will close sooner? Of course it's the haunted house agent. Why? It's because houses are always a necessity. People will always need a roof over their heads. Haunted houses, in addition, are hauntingly and eerily attractive.
Timeshare property, on the other hand, is a luxury no matter how you look at it. Notice the sales pitch: you have the chance to stay at a luxury hotel for the rates of a cheaper hotel. People invest in timeshare property because of the intangible rewards of an extended vacation.
Why People Want To Sell
People sell their timeshares for a host of reasons. Some need the money for something. Others feel they're just not enjoying the full benefit of a timeshare property. Timeshare salespersons will never tell you about the more sobering realities of timeshare property. It's easier for you to buy a timeshare than it is to re-sell it.
But selling your timeshare really doesn't have to be that bloody.
It all begins in the mind. You should always be optimistic that your timeshare is an easy sell, that it is easy to sell. Begin selling your property at the most realistic price. Show to your buyers the value of buying a timeshare from you rather than buying it from the resort.
But of course, nobody is ever going to buy from you unless you tell people that you're selling a timeshare. Don't let the lack of sales experience hinder you. There are surely other ways that you can tremendously increase your audience: spread the word to your contacts, advertise in a classified ads, or get listed with timeshare listing companies.
The best avenue so far is to list with the timeshare listing companies. They may collect fees, but rest assured, you will have available audience of buyers as soon as you get listed. The very best listing companies would have resort directories on their websites, which would have pictures of the timeshare resorts. (The first thing your potential buyers would want to do is to see pictures of your resort and its surroundings.) This is as close as anyone can get to an ocular inspection.
Be ready to accept offers to buy your timeshare, and don't forget to close the deal too. If you're not an experienced closer, there are timeshare closing companies that are professionals at what they do. They will save you a lot of time, and they will save you a lot of hassle, from doing all the paperwork related to the closing of your sale.
