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Basic closing costs Hawaii

TJALB

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Diamond Resorts International/Sheraton:
Kaanapali Beach Club, HGV-Max
Westin/Ventana/Marriott-Bonvoy:
Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas NORTH
Does anyone have a general idea what closing costs should cost for a Hawaii resale week? Its been awhile since I purchased my 2 resale weeks in Hawaii but, it seems like closing fees were approximately $350.00 each and of course the resort transfer fee is in addition to the closing fees. I don't need a title search as I'm not paying that much for the deeded week. I'm sure someone out in TUG land has a general idea what closing costs should be to close in Hawaii. I realize Hawaii is a bit more expensive than in the mainland. I was interested in a deeded week on another resale site, but the closing fees seemed quite high in comparison to what I paid for 2 separate resales here on TUG about 5 years ago.
I would appreciate any advice anyone could give me. Also, is it possible to do the paperwork myself and not use a closing company. I once purchased a timeshare from a friend and did the paperwork myself. I realize Hawaii has more rules and regulations and this might not be an option this time. Thought the question might be worth asking though. I don't mind doing the leg work myself if it will save me money.

Thanks everyone!
 

SmithOp

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I've sold Hawaii property for as little as $200 closing using LT Transfers, no escrow.

I've purchased from a full service realtor and paid $1000 with escrow.

If using escrow on Hawaii properties it has to be through a Hawaiian company, I've used Old Republic in Honolulu.


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TJALB

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Arizona
Resorts Owned
Diamond Resorts International/Sheraton:
Kaanapali Beach Club, HGV-Max
Westin/Ventana/Marriott-Bonvoy:
Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas NORTH
Thank you so much for the valuable information. I will go forward with the resale purchase and I'm goin to use LT Transfers. I checked online and they quote $250.00 which is very reasonable. I'm not going to use a escrow company because I'm purchasing the TS for under $400.00 so it's not worth the escrow fee. LT is less than half of what the other closing companies want for the transaction.
Thank you!
 
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