Timeshares are offered in many places throughout the United States, especially in top vacation spots such as Hawaii and California. A timeshare is a partial ownership in a hotel/condo in which you pay to own a short stay in the place, usually two weeks. This guarantees that you'll have a room once a year as long as the hotel/condo exists. In the long run, timeshare sellers say it's a better deal than booking a regular hotel room. To book a tour, you can locate the website of a timeshare and register for an appointment. But the simplest way is when you're already at the location, sign up with a local office.
Many timeshare sellers have websites, but the easiest way to book a tour is to head to the tourist area of town. In Honolulu, go to Waikiki, where timeshare companies set up booths for tour appointments. Timeshares always prefer a pair, either husbands and wives or a pair of friends, versus singles. Both parties must be present.
The tour will last a minimum of two hours. Frequently, the timeshare hotel is not built yet and you'll tour a model. The majority of the tour is designed for a sales rep to get you to buy into the timeshare. Pressure can be tough. If you find yourself signing a contract just to get out of the room, be sure to find out the amount of time you have to get out of the contract. Every U.S. state has a requirement for an out clause.
Timeshares always offer gifts to their guests to bring them in to see the tour and listen to the sales pitch. They range from $100 gift cards to a free night's stay at the timeshare hotel. Whether you buy a timeshare from the seller or not, he is obligated to present the gift if you sit through the tour.
