Free vacations and expensive gifts are offered as incentives to sit through a timeshare presentation. These are typically held at an upscale resort and participants are given a tour of the best rooms in the establishment, followed by an aggressive sales pitch. Purchasers of timeshares can be satisfied with their vacation investment, and would be willing to purchase additional timeshares. Some buyers discoverer they don't use the timeshare adequately to justify the expense. One option is to list the timeshare with a real estate agent and another is to try selling it online.
Contact your timeshare association and discover if there are any restrictions on how you can sell your timeshare. Some may require you use their services.
Assemble all the information on your timeshare. Before selling your timeshare you need to be able to clearly describe the product. Some timeshares include exchange programs, which allows the owners to use vacation properties at various locations throughout the world. Buyers may assume all timeshares offer this feature, and you must be able to clearly disclose what you are selling, along with any ongoing fees associated with the property.
Establish your asking price, and the lowest price you would be willing to take for the property. Do your math, and determine if the price will cover all of the expenses associated with the sell and transfer of title.
Contact a local title company and request their assistance in the transaction. They will be able to guide you with the necessary contract forms and papers. In some states you may need to hire an attorney to finalize the real estate transaction.
Advertise your timeshare for free on Craig's List or pay a fee and advertise or auction it on eBay or one of the many websites that specialize in selling timeshares. Links are provided in Resources.
Create a free blog on Blogger to market your timeshare. Feature your timeshare and its amenities by posting pictures and comments. Update your blog several times a week, using keywords such as timeshare, and the location of your timeshare. A buyer searching for a vacation property will be able to contact you through the information you post on your blog. Link is provided in Resources.