Westgate Deedback Information - Give your unwanted Westgate Timeshare back

[TUGBrian]

This program is called "Legacy" and the website with information is here:

https://www.westgateresorts.com/legacy/

you can also use the info below:

800 351 0461 M-F 9am-5pm
Legacy@wgresorts.com

 

[jc0425]

800 351 0461 M-F 9am-5pm
Legacy@wgresorts.com

it actually took me awahile to find this in a search, so i figured id create a thread to make it much easier to find!

I did this and it cost me $750 but my maintenance fees were a $1000 so I took it. I’m free

 

[tatvan]

Hi jc0425
I called and spoke to someone in Westgate's Legacy Program. The female I spoke to was very nice and well informed.
They told me the cost depends on when Westgate was contacted & demand and inventory of the ownership. What 'did' you own & when did you get out of Westgate? They say the range is from $750-$1500 and could change monthly depending on what you own , the demand and inventory they have for what you own and when you contact them.
We own a 2 bedroom 2 bath in Kissemee. We own every other year. It would be interesting to know when you got out and what you owned. I see you owned at Westgate Vacation Villas...as we do....our villa is in the double letters.

 

[TUGBrian]

Someone just reported they contacted the legacy program and was told they were denied because westgate had too much inventory at the current time

Im hoping this didnt signal the end of this program and it was just a fluke occurrence!

 

[Knickfan]

800 351 0461 M-F 9am-5pm
Legacy@wgresorts.com

it actually took me awahile to find this in a search, so i figured id create a thread to make it much easier to find!

We Just did the same. We have been owners at Westgate Vacation Villas in Kissimmee, since 92. We owned an annual week , around the easter spring break. It cost us $750 also to deed it back... but good riddance. We used it only sporadically after the kids were out on their own, and since the advent of the internet, have been able to find equal accommodations for far less, and absent the $1000 maintenance fees. So it was a total waste of money. They first ask if we wanted to transfer the deed to a family member, or wanted to try and sell it on our own, I declined both, and the girl on the phone said it would cost us $750. So we took that offer. Our week was paid off years ago, and we had no outstanding fees due, so it was not a problem.

 

[TUGBrian]

happy to hear that they are still taking back some of them at least!

 

[M Toki]

It's March, 2019, I am starting my " Deed Back" process. They told me it would cost $1,000. My maintenance is $ 850. I'm going to do it because I want OUT!!

 

[j bar]

was yours an annual or every-other year?

 

[Donna86]

I am just starting this process now. Keeping my fingers crossed. How long does the process usually take?

 

[parkcityshare]

I called yesterday and they said they will take mine back for $2,000... is it really as simple as that? I hate to pay it but maintenance fees if almost 1,000 will be due in January, so we are thinking we should. I’m just nervous it will really be that simple?

 

[Tocchet22]

Westgate Vacation Villas Owner from Canada. I can understand why US resident would need to sell/buy out to eliminate this liability and potential for bad credit. How would this affect us? Any other Canadians simply drop this in order to get out??

 

[Urked]

I received this message back from the Legacy group.."Can you please submit all correspondence, contract or payments you had with the resale company". I do have my timeshare listed at SMTN, are they asking me to provide my contract with them. I do not believe I have one.

 

[taprgrl]

I am just starting this process now. Keeping my fingers crossed. How long does the process usually take?

Hi Donna 86 - so did you complete the deedback process? I'm at the beginning of it - and they wanted to charge me $1600. Seems pretty high for a unit that is paid off and fees paid for next year. PLease help! or let me know more about your experience. thank you.

 

[Cutz]

It is Feb of '23 and when I called they said we 'd need to pay HOA for 2023 AND IF they want to relinquish we'd have to pay $2,500 to do it. Ridiculous. They will only let you transfer it to relatives who would then be responsible for the HOA fees. I don't see how they can limit that. The terms of the agreement say we CAN sell or transfer...and does not say to whom.

 

[TUGBrian]

believe they meant they would be happy to let you TRANSFER the ownership to a direct relative for free (or a very reduced amount). many timeshares offer this as it results in the seamless transition of paying ownership/maint fees.

you can sell/give it away it to anyone you like, but closing costs come into play there.