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Timeshares
By John
McIver
Most people know that when buying a timeshare, great
care should be taken. However, even more care and research should be
used when buying a timeshare resale. Timeshare resales cost much
less than buying directly from a resort developer, but you should
still keep your best interests at heart. Being informed about your
timeshare will lead to a positive
experience.
1. It is a very good idea to actually see the timeshare
you are buying. Some timeshare resellers may “talk up” their
timeshare. If the reseller says that the timeshare is in a beautiful
place, be sure to check it out. A timeshare, even a resold
timeshare, is a great investment. It is important to make sure that
you are buying what you want.
2. Timeshare resales often have very appealing prices.
Sometimes, these prices can cause the buyer to overlook crucial
questions. Be sure to ask about maintenance fees and property taxes.
If these have not been paid up-to-date, then the timeshare will cost
significantly more than the base price. It is very important to know
the whole cost before you decide to buy a
timeshare.
3. Some timeshares are affiliated with an exchange
company. If the timeshare you are purchasing is affiliated with an
exchange company, make sure to find out if this membership can be
transferred. Doing this can help you to avoid unnecessary hassles in
the future. If the timeshare you are purchasing is a point-system
timeshare, find out if the points are transferable. Finally, if
there are any additional bonuses with the timeshare, find out if
they can be transferred.
4. The seller often pays to advertise the timeshare,
while the buyer is stuck with the closing costs. Be informed and
find out all of the charges that you will be responsible for upon
the closing of the sale. This is important because some buyers do
not know how much they are paying when they decide to buy the
timeshare.
5. Visiting the timeshare can solve this problem, but
it is important to be aware of it. Timeshares can sometimes be
located in a facility that has only been partially remodeled. Other
timeshares have not been touched at all. Paying an extremely high
price for an old, worn-out timeshare is never a good
idea.
6. Timeshares have different times that they can be
used. Knowing when you can use your timeshare is very important.
Some timeshares are odd-or even-year-use timeshares. If you buy one
of these timeshares, it may be another year or two before you can
actually use the timeshare you purchased. If there is a lease on the
property, make sure to find out how much time is left on the
lease.
7. Last, but certainly not least, find out why the
timeshare is being sold. Too many buyers simply overlook this
crucial information. Some resellers don’t want it anymore, but other
resellers may have discovered a problem with the timeshare, or an
inconvenience. It is important to know these issues so you can
decide whether or not you yourself want to deal with them. If the
reseller tells you the negative aspects concerning the timeshare,
and you are still fully confident in its success, then it will be a
good investment.
Timeshare resales can be complicated business. It is
important to be as informed as possible when purchasing a timeshare
because it is often a very large investment. The more investigating
you do, the more informed you will be. Being informed is the best
way to ensure that you have a positive timeshare resale
experience.
John McIver enjoys writing about timeshares and
timeshare resales. Learn more at http://www.sellmytimesharenow.com.
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