Why is it so hard to sell a timeshare?


Why is it so hard to sell a timeshare? While new timeshares continue to be sold daily, only a small percentage of timeshare owners manage to sell their timeshares through secondary market transactions. The resale market is oversaturated with timeshares of varying types and sizes, and simply lacks the demand required to accommodate the surplus inventory.


Is timeshare a trap?

It's not just about investing well, it's about avoiding the financial mistakes that undermine so many well-meaning, but misguided people. One of these mistakes is getting caught in the timeshare trap. While timeshares may seem attractive at the outset, over time they can become real wealth traps.


Why are timeshare resales so cheap?

Timeshare resales are cheap compared to the retail price of a timeshare at a resort mainly because of the costs associated with selling a new timeshare at the resorts. Similar to the way cars are sold at a dealership, resorts spend a large amount of money to bring people to their resorts in order to sell timeshares.


Are timeshare owners happy?

According to the U.S. Shared Vacation Ownership Consolidated Owners Report, 2018 Ed., more than five in six owners (85%) rated their overall ownership experience as excellent/very good/good.


Why is it so hard to sell a timeshare?

While new timeshares continue to be sold daily, only a small percentage of timeshare owners manage to sell their timeshares through secondary market transactions. The resale market is oversaturated with timeshares of varying types and sizes, and simply lacks the demand required to accommodate the surplus inventory.


What is better than a timeshare?

Vacation rentals Vacation rentals are considered preferable alternatives to timeshares because they give greater flexibility in where and when you can vacation.