Sell Your Timeshare
How to sell a timeshare safely, with guidance from Timeshares Only’s 30+ years of experience.
Selling Starts With a Conversation
Tell us what you own, and a Timeshares Only representative will help you create an ad, share what similar ownerships are advertised for, and get your timeshare in front of buyers. The asking price is yours to set, and so is the decision on every offer. Whether you own points or a week, at a major brand or an independent resort, the sections below walk through how selling works, what it costs, and what to watch for along the way.
How to Sell a Timeshare, Step by Step
Selling a timeshare doesn't have to feel complicated. Here's what to expect, from your first conversation with Timeshares Only to the completed ownership transfer.
What Buyers Will Pay: Pricing Your Timeshare
A timeshare is best viewed as a way to enjoy vacation experiences rather than as a financial investment, which is why resale prices are often lower than the original purchase price. Resale buyers are usually travelers who want resort vacations without developer prices, or owners adding to what they already have at a resort they love. What they’ll pay depends on:
Resort and Location
In-demand destinations and popular resorts draw more interest.
Season and Week
Peak seasons and holiday weeks tend to attract more buyers.
Unit Size and View
If your ownership is tied to a specific unit size and designated view, these factors can affect value.
Points or Week
The size of your points allotment and your home resort, or your week number and whether it’s fixed or floating.
Usage
Whether your ownership is annual, biennial (even or odd years), or follows another usage schedule.
Maintenance Fees
Buyers weigh the yearly cost.
What Transfers
Some brands limit which perks a resale buyer receives.
Pricing close to what similar ownerships are advertised for, and being open to reasonable offers, gives your ad the best chance. You can adjust your price anytime. Curious where yours stands? Try What Is My Timeshare Worth?
What Does It Cost to Sell a Timeshare?
Selling a timeshare generally comes with two kinds of costs. Here’s what to know about each so you can understand the potential expenses before selling.
Cost 1: Advertising Fees
Timeshares Only charges a nominal advertising fee to create your ad and feature your ownership on our marketplace. Your representative will explain the fee before your ad goes live, so you'll know what to expect upfront.
Cost 2: Closing Costs
When your timeshare sells, closing costs may include escrow or closing services, resort transfer fees, estoppel fees, notary services, and recording fees. Depending on the transaction and location, additional costs may apply.
Good to Know: Who Pays Closing Costs?
Buyers typically cover closing costs, but the terms are negotiable. You may agree to cover certain expenses or offer to pay some closing costs to make your ownership more attractive to potential buyers.
Costs That Are Red Flags
Be cautious of companies that demand large upfront fees to cancel your timeshare contract or anyone claiming to have a buyer who asks you to send money directly for escrow, taxes, or closing costs before the transaction is properly established. Verify the parties involved and make sure any required payments are handled through the agreed-upon closing process.
How to Choose a
Timeshare Resale Company
Before you trust anyone with your timeshare, check that the company is listed on ResponsibleExit.com, has a long track record and reviews you can verify on the BBB and Trustpilot, and tells you exactly what you’ll pay before you commit, without promising a sale date or price. Our guide to choosing a timeshare resale company walks through every check, plus the red flags to avoid.
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How to choose a trustworthy timeshare resale company.
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Contact us with any questions or concerns about selling your timeshare.
How Timeshares Only Works
Timeshares Only is an online advertising marketplace. We create your ad and put it in front of buyers; you set the price and choose the offer. Once an offer comes in, we can refer you to our Recommended Resale Brokerage, Fidelity Real Estate, to handle the closing. We’ve helped owners advertise their timeshares for 30+ years, we’re a Featured Reseller for ARDA’s Coalition for Responsible Exit, and we hold an A+ rating as an Accredited Business with the BBB.
Our Trusted Network
Recommended Resale Brokerage
Once you accept an offer on your timeshare, we recommend using Fidelity Real Estate to navigate the closing and transfer process. They make the transaction stress-free, preparing all closing documents and transfer of timeshare out of your name with efficiency and security.
Preferred Timeshare Financing
Want to own a piece of a timeshare resort and make low monthly payments? We recommend Vacation Club Loans for your next timeshare purchase. Simply fill out an application, select your resort, and they will send funds to your escrow agent or title company at closing.
Scams to Watch For When You Sell
Owners who are ready to sell should always look out for potential scams. Watch for:
Companies promising to "cancel" your contract for a large upfront fee
Guaranteed sale dates or prices
Pressure to sign today, or promises they won't put in writing
A surprise call or email saying a buyer is waiting, followed by a request for money (for escrow, taxes, or "closing costs")
Anyone who tells you to stop paying your maintenance fees while they "handle" your exit (here's what happens if you stop paying)
Not sure about a company? Check ResponsibleExit.com and look up its BBB profile. Learn more in timeshare exit scams all owners need to know and common timeshare resale scams.
Thinking About Keeping It? Options Besides Selling
Rent it out.
We can advertise your week or points for rent to help cover this year's fees, even while it's for sale.
Trade it.
If your resort is affiliated with RCI or Interval International, vacation exchange can open up other destinations.
Use your points differently.
Many points programs let owners bank or borrow points between years.
Ask your developer.
Some developers have deed-back, exit, or buy-back programs, usually for owners whose timeshare is paid off and whose account is current.
Pass it to family.
If someone you know wants it and agrees to take on the fees.
For every safe way out, see how to get out of a timeshare contract legally.
Selling a Specific Brand or Location?
Each brand handles resales a little differently, from point transfers to the developer’s review. Find your brand’s guide:
What Our Customers Say About Us
Our reviews say it all. We are trusted and recommended to help all owners sell their timeshares on the resale market safely.
Timeshare Seller: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Most deeded timeshares, and many right-to-use contracts, can be sold on the resale market. Your contract explains any transfer rules and whether your developer has a right of first refusal.
Start by understanding what you own and what similar timeshares are advertised for. Then, work with a reputable resale marketplace like Timeshares Only to advertise your ownership, connect with potential buyers, and review offers. Once you find a buyer, the sale moves through the required closing and transfer process. Our step-by-step guide above explains what to expect along the way.
Sometimes. Some developers buy back or take back ownerships, usually when the timeshare is paid off and the account is current. To find out if this is an option for you, contact your resort’s owner services. If it’s not, you can still sell on the resale market.
There’s no set timeline. It depends on your resort, season, unit size, whether you own points or a week, how often you can use it, and your asking price. A competitive price and a detailed ad help. While you wait for the right buyer, you can rent it out to help cover fees.
Both. A points ad shows your allotment and home resort; a week ad shows the resort, unit size, season, and week number.
You don’t have to have one. We advertise your timeshare and connect you with buyers. When an offer comes in, we can refer you to our Recommended Resale Brokerage, Fidelity Real Estate, for the next steps. Or, you can use another licensed closing company. Closings involve contracts, the developer’s ROFR, and the deed transfer, so most owners prefer professional help.
Yes. We can advertise it for rent at the same time, which can help cover that year’s maintenance fees.
Only once the transfer is complete and the resort confirms the timeshare is out of your name. Missed payments can lead to collections, credit damage, or foreclosure. Here’s what happens if you stop paying your timeshare maintenance fees.
The same way, and it’s often simpler, since there’s no loan to settle at closing. Paid-off owners may also qualify for developer deed-back programs. See how to sell a timeshare that is paid off.
Start Your Timeshare Ad Today
Have your ownership details handy, then call 1-855-291-6327 or fill out the form at the top of this page. A representative will walk you through pricing, help you build your ad, and get it live once you’ve chosen your price. Not ready to sell? We can help you rent it out instead. Questions? Email [email protected].