Helping my parents.

[patdon]

After reading this thread and not seeing thenoobs deed to his Mom's timeshare anywhere I assume Timeshare Refuge it not legit. I would list mine in the bargain deals section but I have no idea how to take care of all the legalities of getting it transferred out of my name. I guess Timeshare Refuge was to good to be true...

 

[DeniseM]

Please consider giving away your timeshare on TUG - note that #2 below answers your question above:

Why?
-You can give it away yourself for nearly no cost.
-You can control the transfer process to make sure it is truly transferred out of your name.
-You won't have to deal with companies that may or may not be Legit.
-You can transfer it to a private individual who will be happy to have it for their own use.
-You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you ended your ownership legally and ethically.

There are TWO places on TUG where you can give away your TS's for free (no charge for the Ads.) THEY ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT - SO YOU SHOULD POST IN BOTH AREAS. There are other cheap and free sites on the internet, as well.

TUG Marketplace - the only cost is your TUG membership - $15 (List it for $1 and it will automatically go in the Bargain Basement Ads.)

Bargain Deals - Totally FREE! - just write a simple post with all the pertinent info. In your post, include the following info.:

-resort name
-unit size
-season owned
-maintenance fee
-current reservations​

To make it more attractive I would:

1) Pay the 2012/2013 maintenance fees and don't ask for reimbursement.

2) Pay for the title transfer (you can get a simple title transfer with no escrow or title search for about $100.) Many Tuggers (including me) have been using Legal Timeshare Transfers, a no frills document preparation company, and they are receiving good reviews on TUG.:

Legal Timeshare Transfers/Ready Legal
Lisa Short and Mary Pless
http://legaltimesharetransfers.com/
1.706.219.2709

3) Reserve a popular holiday week in 2012/13 for the new owner

4) Instead of paying a fee to a rescue company - consider offering a cash incentive to the new owner.

5) Here is the very important step that most people miss: Come back to TUG once a week and add more info. to your thread - this will bump it to the top of the page.​

Good luck!

 

[csxjohn]

After reading this thread and not seeing thenoobs deed to his Mom's timeshare anywhere I assume Timeshare Refuge it not legit. I would list mine in the bargain deals section but I have no idea how to take care of all the legalities of getting it transferred out of my name. I guess Timeshare Refuge was to good to be true...

There are not that many legalities involved.

Many people do it themselves.

I am not a lawyer so don't consider this legal advice.

Basically you make an exact duplicate of the deed you have but of course change the names to reflect you as the seller and the new owners name.

There are services that will handle the whole thing for you and since it will be a giveaway, no escrow will be needed.

Once the new deed is typed up exactly like the old one, the new buyers sign it in front of a notary, get the notary's signature and seal, then send it to the county recorders office that yours was sent to. It's the county where the TS is located.

I have used Legal Timeshare Transfers to do the typing for me and to get it recorded and the resort notified.

You could contact a lawyer in the state where the TS is located. I just gave away a unit in NC and used the lawyer that did the deed when it was put in my name. He charged $150 plus the county recording fee. Very reasonable.

Don't be afraid to list it here on tug but before you do check the "Buy Wish Ads" here on tug to see if anyone is looking for the unit you are selling.

http://tug2.com/timesharemarketplac...ram=&Week=&Year=&Bedrooms=&Bathrooms=&Sleeps=

 

[travelwizard1971]

After reading this thread and not seeing thenoobs deed to his Mom's timeshare anywhere I assume Timeshare Refuge it not legit. I would list mine in the bargain deals section but I have no idea how to take care of all the legalities of getting it transferred out of my name. I guess Timeshare Refuge was to good to be true...

My mother transferred 2 timeshares with Timeshare Refuge and they were both completed with no problems. She was very pleased with their services!