Do timeshares have any resale value?

No, the timeshare has no value, because you don’t own anything in the normal sense of the word. It’s not like your regular home, which likely has some equity built up. In fact, a timeshare goes down in value from the moment you sign the contract. There are much better ways to invest your hard-earned money.

How do I sell my unwanted timeshare?

How to Sell a Timeshare

  1. Step 1: Revisit Your Contract. To start with, dig your original contract—and any other paperwork about the timeshare—out of your files to see exactly what you signed way back when.
  2. Step 2: Research Your Timeshare’s Value.
  3. Step 3: Try to Sell Your Timeshare.
  4. Step 4: Contact a Timeshare Exit Company.

How much should a timeshare cost?

How much does a timeshare cost? The average cost of a timeshare is $22,942 per interval, according to 2019 data from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). Annual maintenance runs $1,000, on average, but can vary based on the size of the timeshare, ARDA reports.

How long can you stay in a timeshare?

Leased timeshare ownership will define the number of years you can use the timeshare, usually lasting long-term. On average the lease can expire in 20 – 99 years.

How do I get rid of my timeshare for free?

To get out of a timeshare legally, consider these options:

  1. Use the rescission period.
  2. Call the timeshare developer.
  3. Rent your timeshare out.
  4. Sell your timeshare on the resale market (but expect to take a hit).
  5. Gift your timeshare to a friend, family member or stranger.

Can you permanently live in a timeshare?

It is not possible to live in a single unit full time as most timeshares have rules about how long the condo can be stayed in annually. The rules vary for timeshare companies, but in general none of them will allow someone to move in and stay indefinitely.

Is it hard to sell a timeshare?

We hate to be the bearer of bad news but selling a timeshare is very, very difficult and in some cases almost impossible.

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