Set a realistic price for the timeshare based on other resales. A timeshare rarely goes up in value, and most people end up selling their unit for much less than they paid, especially if it was purchased from the developer, according to the Timeshare Users Group (TUG) website. Look for similar units on websites like eBay and the TUG website. Select a price that gives you some room for negotiation, but don't set it high enough to scare off potential buyers.
Write a list of all the desirable things about your timeshare. These might include its location in a resort with luxurious amenities, low maintenance fees, well-appointed units and anything else a potential buyer would find attractive. Create ads using the list and refer to it when discussing the timeshare with interested people.
Find appealing photos to use with your timeshare ads. Look through your vacation snapshots taken when you visited the resort and surrounding attractions. Good photos draw in potential buyers and give them a positive impression.
Advertise your timeshare at highly trafficked websites like TUG, Redweek.com and Resort Network.com. You can also run an eBay auction, but TUG recommends setting a "reserve" for the lowest amount you are willing to take. You won't be obligated to sell your timeshare if no one bids at or above the reserve.
Advertise your timeshare in local newspapers in the area around the resort. TUG says vacationers may fall in love with the area and want to return regularly. Some will search classified ads for timeshare bargains to lock in their future vacations.
