Some of the primary impediments to the growth of the legitimate timeshare resale marketplace are the rogue companies that are operating timeshare resale scams with no intention of helping owners sell their timeshares. These fraudulent companies use similar tactics to gain the trust of consumers, so BuyaTimeshare.com has created a checklist for owners to use to protect themselves from the overtures of these operators.
State agencies are cracking down on timeshare resale scams, as evidenced by recent legal actions in Las Vegas, Florida and Texas, reaching consumers as far away as Alaska. However, consumers can save themselves thousands of dollars by taking preventative measures to stay away from these companies before they are brought in front of a judge.
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Many times, the lack of timeshare resale information leads to consumers unwittingly falling victim to scams, so BuyaTimeshare.com recommends the following tactics when owners consider using a resale company:
This information will go a long way toward providing consumers with the kinds of protection they need to avoid scams when exploring timeshare resale options. Keep in mind that the sale of a timeshare is contingent on other items such as price, resort location and season. But being informed of these tactics will make a major difference in helping you find a legitimate resale company.
To learn more about timeshares, please visit http://buyatimeshare.com
BuyaTimeshare.com is an internet advertising and marketing company for timeshare owners who seek to sell or rent their timeshare. The company has been in business since 2000 and has been ranked twice in Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 List as one of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the country. BuyaTimeshare.com was also listed as one of BusinessNH Magazine’s Top 10 Companies to Watch. The company is a Trustee Member of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA), a member in good standing with the Mexico Resort Development Association AMDETUR, U.K.-based TATOC the Timeshare Association, and is a preferred resale provider for the National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA). For more information, please visit http://buyatimeshare.com or call 1-800-640-6886.
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