TimeShare Expert Tips

How To Detect A Crooked Timeshare Agent And How To Avoid It.

Many Timeshare buyers and sellers often find themselves being conned by people who pose as having ready clients, or that they would secure you a very nice Timeshare. It is very advisable to take great care. Timeshare sale fraud has become more popular since 2008 when there was a very high job loss and many people were looking to sell off their timeshares. This became a fertile ground for the cons. Many people were looking to sell off their timeshares as they could not keep on paying taxes and other maintenance fees yet they rarely used their timeshare apartments. For quick sale, they often turned to the timeshare agents without even carrying background research about them.

How fraudsters work; when looking to sell off your timeshare, you have to advertise and in this case there are many online advertising sites. Just like real and honest clients, this is where fraudsters get your information and they contact you. They often say that they have ready and willing clients and for you to get linked up with the ready clients you have to pay an upfront fee. Once you pay, you never get to hear from them again.

Before you get to engage with any person who contacts you, you can know whether you are dealing with a fraudster or not. Fraudsters have some traits that are notable. Some of the evident signs are;

  • Fraudsters ask you to pay some money before even they provide any services.
  • They ask you to pay specifically through stated means i.e. cash, wire transfer, certified check.
  • Fraudsters avoid you meeting you in person or their business location that you can visit.
  • No honest and real agents would ask for your financial institution credentials over the phone or internet.
  • Scams pose as having strong demand for timeshares in your location and they entice you to pay the upfront fees.

A reputable Timeshare agent such as Leisure Getaway Incorporated advises on how to best sell your Timeshare and also on the best ways to look out for the fraudsters. There are several ways that you can avoid getting yourself in the hands of the scammers. Some of them include;

  • Once someone contacts you, it is good to ask if they are registered as a timeshare agent in your location. You can ask for reference from your clients as well.
  • Engage the attorney generals’ office and/or consumer protection to find out if the agency has cases that have been filed against them. Online resources can as well be helpful.
  • You should never agree anything over the phone or online. Neither should you reveal any of your credentials. You should always make sure that you put everything into writing.
  • Never pay for anything until a service has been delivered. Ensure you deal with a firm that collects a fee once the sale has been concluded.

With the above ways you can rest assured that you will greatly eliminate the scammers and other cons. When selling your timeshare, you can seek the services of Leisure Getaway Incorporated and they will ensure a smooth process of selling your timeshare.