Avoid Resales Scams
Learn Everything You Can To
Protect Yourself
Know Your Rights
The state of Florida has a law [Florida law, section 721.20(6)] prohibiting a real estate broker or salesperson from collecting any advance fee for listing a timeshare week for resale.
Of course the timeshare industry itself is a multi billion dollar industry, so it is obvious that we can’t really call this a “scam” industry. All we can do is tell you to “think before you sell”, know your rights. Check the laws in your state before you buy, sell or rent a timeshare. If you trying to re-sell a timeshare then you need to understand the market to avoid becoming a victim to a timeshare resale scam. Click here to understand about time share values.
Of course the timeshare industry itself is a multi billion dollar industry, so it is obvious that we can’t really call this a “scam” industry. All we can do is tell you to “think before you sell”, know your rights. Check the laws in your state before you buy, sell or rent a timeshare. If you trying to re-sell a timeshare then you need to understand the market to avoid becoming a victim to a timeshare resale scam. Click here to understand about time share values.
How to Avoid the Tricks of the
Resale Marketing Industry
Click here to see more about resale sales techniques to avoid.
1. Talk to other timeshare owners.
2. Read testimonials.
3. Ask for referrals.
4. Research, research, research!
In other words do some “do diligence” before you make a decision. Don’t end up with buyer’s or seller’s remorse! Look around our website and the information and resources we share.
Remember you are less likely to become a victim of a timeshare scam when you know what a scam looks like. Click here to learn more about schemes and scams.
The National Crime Prevention Council has an e-book entitled "Telemarketing Fraud 101". Even though it is targeted to seniors is an excellent resource for anyone. It give some great tips on how to handle telemarketing call (most resale marketing is done through telemarketing) and how to say "no".
We suggest downloading the file to have on hand or pass along to friends and family.
1. Talk to other timeshare owners.
2. Read testimonials.
3. Ask for referrals.
4. Research, research, research!
In other words do some “do diligence” before you make a decision. Don’t end up with buyer’s or seller’s remorse! Look around our website and the information and resources we share.
Remember you are less likely to become a victim of a timeshare scam when you know what a scam looks like. Click here to learn more about schemes and scams.
The National Crime Prevention Council has an e-book entitled "Telemarketing Fraud 101". Even though it is targeted to seniors is an excellent resource for anyone. It give some great tips on how to handle telemarketing call (most resale marketing is done through telemarketing) and how to say "no".
We suggest downloading the file to have on hand or pass along to friends and family.