How to Sell Your Timeshare Yourself

Whether travel interests have changed over time or you’re just ready to do away with your maintenance fees, the time may come when you wish to part with your timeshare. From tech advances to resort support, there are more avenues than ever to selling your timeshare – one of which is to manage the sale on your own.

If you’re ready to sell your timeshare yourself, your first step should be calling your home resort to gather the details surrounding your ownership arrangement. Beyond that, we’ll walk you through the process of putting together an engaging listing for your unit at an attractive price, and how to connect with interested buyers.

Create an Eye-Catching Listing

There’s a host of timeshares on the resale market. If you want to successfully sell your timeshare yourself, you’ll want to create a listing that helps your unit stand out from the rest. Being aware of exactly what it is that you own is crucial, as these details will make quite the difference as you approach the selling process. 

For example, whether you own a deeded or right-to-use contract is a big deal, as RTU has an expiration date and may be near the end of its contract. You may be coming up on the end of your timeshare contract, in which case it may not be worth the hassle of posting your timeshare for resale (not to mention corresponding with buyers who may be expecting lifelong ownership).

Impress Potential Buyers

Next, celebrate all that drew you to your resort in the first place! Whether snow-capped peaks or serene shorelines, you want potential buyers to get a glimpse of what they’re getting with a holiday in that locale.

Remember, your listing is up against plenty of others, some in the same region (and with the same great amenities) as yours. So embrace your inner travel photographer and snap some high quality pics of your resort. We’ve put together some additional tips to help you determine your timeshare’s value and create a listing that’s bound to impress.

Set a Practical Price

When it comes to the logistics of pricing, it’s so important to be pragmatic and consider your buyer. Vacation ownership is a lifestyle purchase, not a portfolio investment. As you approach the end of your timeshare experience, holding out for a sale price comparable to that of your initial purchase may end up falling flat.

Potential buyers now have an array of timeshare options to choose from, such as fixed or floating weeks, or points arrangements offering even more differentiation in seasons and stays. Timeshare resales often go for a fraction of their original price and then there are those looming maintenance fees. Simply put, when displayed side by side in a marketplace, the resale that comes at a more affordable price point is going to make the most waves.

Choose Your Marketplace Wisely

In some cases, timeshare owners may be able to sell their unit back to their home resort. If you’re sure you want to sell your timeshare yourself, remember to take care when choosing the platforms you utilize. Timeshare Users Group is a popular resource, with reviews on thousands of timeshares worldwide and discussion forums providing insight to owners. And for those that aren’t sure exactly how to price, Ebay may be a great option.

Facebook Marketplace is also an option, but though they offer purchase protection and customer support, remember FB is not timeshare focused. If you have any hesitations about the various elements of your resort contract, it’s wise to work with an expert in the timeshare industry. 

We’ve partnered with Timeshares Only, a marketplace with over 25 year’s experience connecting timeshare owners to buyers. What’s more, if you’re concerned about the duration of your sales cycle, you can always rent out your timeshare on KOALA while TSO helps you sell your unit!

Get Connected

Whether you travel via fixed, floating weeks, or points, there’s much to consider when selling your timeshare yourself. And if you’re still not quite sure you’re ready to sell, renting your unit can be the perfect solution. Our team is available at 1-833-KOALA-CO to help you create a stellar rental listing.