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Help Marriott/westin Maui Resale

lmnanea

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Hi
Has anyone purchased a Marriott or Westin resale in Maui and willing to share experience? Would you give escrow deposit and sign a purchase contract through a broker without the seller first accepting your offer?
We have bought another and not had this experience.
Thanks in advance.
 

CalGalTraveler

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Who is the broker?

I had a very bad experience in a similar situation. Took almost a year for Maui purchase to close. The broker likely doesn't have a listing and will shop it. That's what I think mine did. In the meantime, they have your money and you cannot act if there is another opportunity with a different broker.

With the economy you may be able to negotiate a lower price over the course of the year - especially when MF are due later this year.

Try contacting Syed at AdvantageVacations.com if you want to buy now. He is an honest broker and is a go-to broker for Hawaii.
 

rickandcindy23

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I second CalGal's recommendation. We bought two weeks through Syed and very happy with it. I think it's advantagevacation.com. No plural.
 

KS2beach

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Who is the broker?

I had a very bad experience in a similar situation. Took almost a year for Maui purchase to close. The broker likely doesn't have a listing and will shop it. That's what I think mine did. In the meantime, they have your money and you cannot act if there is another opportunity with a different broker.

With the economy you may be able to negotiate a lower price over the course of the year - especially when MF are due later this year.

Try contacting Syed at AdvantageVacations.com if you want to buy now. He is an honest broker and is a go-to broker for Hawaii.
agree Syed is the best for the Maui resales- he sold 5 for my sister. We also used him for a Kierland resale.
 

Sicksir

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Syed is the man! You won’t have to worry about these types of details with him. Bought two resales for Maui through him.
 

vacationtime1

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Another vote for Syed. We have done three transactions with him.
 

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I used Syed as well in 2018 based on recommendations from this site. It was smooth and easy. Definitely would be the only one I would use if buying again.
 

phofusion

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Bought my two Maui timeshares with Syed as well. Two thumbs up!


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pchung6

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Syed's price is fair and reasonable. His service is outstanding. I would recommend also.
 
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