And once I find it, how do I go about closing this deal and get the correct paperwork done?

The good news is that most Aruba timeshare closings are straightforward and move along relatively fast.  The closing costs are affordable and you would probably buying into a 99 year "right to use" or lease.

Sellers of Aruba timeshares are scattered all over the place, so you won't have much luck just looking in the local real estate section of the newspaper.  You will be more successful in using a timeshare broker who has a large selection of Aruba timeshares for sale and can guide you through all the necessary closing documents, escrow, and transfer.  Aruba Marriott timeshare resales are a hot market.  For example, Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club is described by RCI as being "Separated from the magnificent Caribbean Sea by a lovely white, sandy beach, this Five Star property offers the ultimate in luxury vacations."  If you can buy one at a significant discount through a timeshare resales broker like www.rpmls.com you will save thousands.

Additional Aruba Timeshares for Sale:  Costa Linda Beach Resort, La Cabana Beach Resort, Renaissance Aruba Resort, Playa Linda Beach Resort, Marriott's Aruba Surf Club, Casa Del Mar Beach Resort, Paradise Beach Villas, Caribbean Palm Village, and Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort.

 

If you really want to get away from it all:

Photo of Hacienda del Mar, Cabo San Lucas Mexico Timeshare Resort

The stress will start to melt away as soon as you arrive in Cabo San Lucas Mexico.  There's just something about palm trees, ocean breeze, the sounds of surf, the pleasing colors of the sky and ocean, and being out of cell phone/blackberry/internet range!  And, the best way to do it in style, comfort and within a budget is via timeshares. I am sure that there are accommodations for those who want to take their work with them, but why would you want to?  Parasailing, jet skis, deep sea fishing, surfing, the beach, or just relaxing by the pool is a great break from the "work-a-day" world. You will have many great choices when deciding on a Cabo san Lucas timeshare. Hacienda del Mar, Pueblo Bonito Rose, Club Regina Los Cabos, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Villa del Palmar Cabo, Playa Grande, and more! Check out this comprehensive list of timeshares in Cabo san Lucas Mexico for sale. Or if you have a timeshare in Cabo that you want to sell, check out the services of these timeshare professionals at www.rpmls.com.

These days, everyone is thinking more about saving money - for food, medical care, insurance, and yes, holiday travel. There are even magazines devoted entirely to the subject like Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel. The best way to save the most money on your vacation would be to use a timeshare for your accommodations.  The best way to accomplish that is if you were to buy a timeshare on the resales market at a destination you are likely to use.  Many people have purchased timeshares from the resort with never intending to use their timeshare at the resort. They intend to exchange to other locations. But if you really want to get the most use out of your timeshare and travel dollars, try to plan your timeshare vacation around the location of your time share resort. 

The initial cost of your timeshare should not be driven by the pressurized sales force at the resort. That's why buying a timeshare resale is the best way to go. Usually, you can purchase a timeshare from an owner who would be willing to make you a deal anywhere from 25% to 50% off the retail price. So if you can save thousands why do thousands of people buy timeshares at the resort every year?  It is a combination of good sales practices, seizing the emotional moment while you are there at their timeshare resort, and being sold on the idea that you are getting a great deal.

Nonetheless, the best deal would be if you buy it through a timeshare resales broker, like those at www.rpmls.com.  The have a huge selection of timeshare resales properties to select from, an educational and informational approach to helping you find the right timeshare resale deal, and a professional timeshare resales staff to get the deal closed - making everyone happy.

If you are ready to buy a timeshare on the resale market, check out these best deals.

If you are thinking of selling your timeshare on the resales market, check out what they can do for you.

This is a great place to do your research on the whole process of timeshare resales.

Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club Timeshare

 

Todays news on www.forbes.com describes what many timeshare owners already know: timeshare loans are increasingly getting behind and defaulting. The Fitch ratings say that "total timeshare delinquencies increased 4.1 percent in September, compared with 3.1 percent for the same period in 2007."

Now may be the time to go ahead and sell your timeshare. If you are not using your timeshare it will quickly become an unused luxury you'd be better off without.  Having said that, if you want to keep your timeshare but are falling behind on the loan payments, try to work with the lending institution that made you the loan. Your loan is one that is considered "secured" with the timeshare deed - and is worth salvaging from the loan writers' perspective.

The only people genuinely worried about increasing foreclosures are those who buy these loans in large groups and bundle them together to sell them as a different type of security. Not exactly a warm and fuzzy feeling for the timeshare owner? No.

Before you get into danger of foreclosure contact a timeshare sales specialist who can guide you through the process. Be flexible on your asking price, and stop the loss before it gets too big.

Just my 2 cents....

Palm Beach Shores Resort Timeshare Florida

Central Florida Investments, Inc, parent company of Westgate Resorts, Inc, has closed their Houston sales office and laid off 106 employees. (source)  This office has been doing "off-site" sales of timeshares for their network of Westgate Resorts.  Their office, located on Richmond Ave, featured a full sized model of one of their timeshare units to present to their buyers. They called this their preview gallery. The reason they gave the Texas Workforce Commission for the layoffs was that they "experienced an unforeseen business emergency brought on by the collapse of the credit markets." They were not able to sell their notes to their usual buyers, and the cash flow stopped. So far that all sounds like a normal by product of a severely tight credit market.

The reason this story caught my attention was because of the sales tactic of "off site" sales. I know that Westgate would not have kept the office open for the last 4 years if it were not successful. But, how hard must it be to sell a timeshare (at a top retail price) that may be actually sitting hundreds or thousands of miles away? Richmond Ave in Houston is nice, but it is not as popular destination as Las Vegas, Orlando, Hawaii, or others. So what kind of confidence can the consumer have when buying a timeshare in Vegas without going there? And how hard must it be for a sales person to close a deal when the buyer is not able to enjoy all the benefits and excitement of the terrific destination? Then, I'd wonder how high is their rate of cancellation compared to on site timeshare sales?  You'd think it would be harder to hold a buyer in this kind of deal.

I'd love to hear from any of you who used to work there or who have done "off-site" sales for timeshare developers!

Take a look at how we sell timeshares with no hassle, no pressure, and always "off-site".

Polo Towers Timeshare in Las Vegas

 

Yesterday's announcement from Disney that they will give free admission to one theme park on your birthday, brings up one important thing on my "to do list" - buy a Disney Vacation Club timeshare on the secondary market. After all, why should I pay the going rate at the resort when there are owners who would be willing to sell me their DVC for much much less?  I'd get the same product but for thousands less!

But how would I find the right resort, make sure the owner knows exactly what they own, and get the deal closed? What about escrow, closing companies, and transfer of ownership at Disney?

If you are really serious about buying or selling Disney Vacation Club timeshares, then you should utilize the services of timeshare resales specialists like those at www.rpmls.com. They have the size, experience, and systems to get the right deal and do it right the first time! With thousands of timeshare properties sold and closed, their experience would be the "steak" you need - with none of the "sizzle" so many seem to offer.

Disney Vacation Club's proximity to Walt Disney World, their amenities, and attention to detail would make any timeshare owner confident that they made the right decision - especially when you buy your DVC timeshare from another owner.

 

If you have decided to sell your Marriott Maui Ocean Club timeshare, you probably have mixed emotions. This has to be one of the most beautiful timeshare resorts in the world.  It is hard to beat Maui - Ocean - Marriott - Beach - Luxury - Quality!  You find all that and more at this resort.  On the other hand, if your circumstances have changed so that you can no longer use your timeshare or afford it, it is time to sell. That's where www.rpmls.com comes to lend a hand.  There you can find a wealth of information about timeshare sales, the timeshare market in Hawaii & Maui, and the process of getting your timeshare sold.

And, if you are thinking of buying a timeshare in Maui, it would be hard to go wrong with Marriott Maui Ocean Club.  You would be part of the best name in the timeshare industry (Marriott), on one of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific Ocean (Maui), and be able to enjoy the quality service and attention that Marriott timeshare owners rave about.  So when you are ready to take the plunge, call on the timeshare professionals at www.rpmls.com so that you can save a significant amount of money compared to what you would pay at the resort. Other great Marriott timeshare deals nearby include Marriott's Kauai Beach Club and Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club.

No hassle, no pressure, just a good deal!

I am hearing this concern more and more every day.  Numerous timeshare resorts have increased their annual fees (maintenance & taxes) and this is causing quite a few timeshare owners to stop and think about their timeshare.  The decision to sell your timeshare should be made based on how often you actually use it, and the enjoyment you derive from it.  If you use your timeshare every available week, then you are still probably saving quite a bit on your holiday/vacation travel budget.  However, once your circumstances change so that you cannot schedule, plan ahead, or use your timeshare, it quickly becomes a liability.  So if you have not used your timeshare in a few years, then consider selling it.  There are still affordable options for quality resorts without owning one. Once you decide to sell, use a professional service like www.rpmls.com. They have the size, systems, and experience to get your timeshare sold without the hassle of doing it yourself.

On the other hand, thousands of timeshare buyers have begun to see the value in buying on the resale market.  You get the same deed or usage rights and, for the most part, the same perks that the original buyer had.  There are deals to be found in the timeshare resales world. The best bet is to use someone like www.rpmls.com to find the right property for you. If you depend on a newspaper or www dot ad you may not get the timeshare you bargained for. Often times owners do not clearly understand exactly what they own - and in turn, can sell to you.  Take a look at timeshare buyer and seller guides at www.rpmls.com.  No pressure, no hassle, just a good deal!

A few tips from one of our timeshare industry professionals describing the Orlando Florida timeshare market!

Las Vegas timeshares have a lot to offer!  First and foremost is location.  The entertainment, nightlife, music, and dining are some of the best in the world! If you were to buy a Las Vegas timeshare condo on the resales market, you would save a small fortune over time.  That is, if you use it.  Owning a timeshare, and not using it, is like paying insurance for a car you never drive.  It is only useful if you use it.

If you are thinking, "Should I sell my timeshare in Las Vegas?", ask yourself this one question: Which would you rather have, a closing check after selling it, or a deed for a property you never use?

If you want to buy a Las Vegas timeshare, here's my favorite list: HGV Club at Flamingo, HGV at Las Vegas Hilton, Polo Towers, Jockey Club, Summer Bay at Las Vegas, and Marriott's Grand Chateau.  There are many other timeshare condos in Las Vegas but lots of owners have given high praise for these.

HGV Club at Flamingo Las Vegas

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