If you have ever read timeshare reviews left for a resale company, you will see a vast difference between those left for companies who pay the review platform and those who rely on customer feedback at their own convenience (organic). The majority of positive organic timeshare reviews are primarily from buyers, with negative reviews being submitted by sellers. The reasoning behind this can stem from a variety of factors. The most common reason of frustration from sellers is the difficulty involved in the resale process and the price they receive. When originally bought from the resort, many timeshare owners will have paid a significantly high purchase price. They believe it to be an investment, when in reality it rarely is! Buyers experiences are very different, as most transfers go through without issue. Therefore, you have happy buyers with a new product purchased for a very attractive price, which motivates them to leave a positive review. Sellers, although relieved to have offloaded their ownership, don’t always feel that they are receiving a fair return on their ‘investment’. Finding a buyer may well have taken some time and unfortunately, disappointment often leads to negative reviews.
Timeshare isn’t easy to sell, as along the way, there are numerous obstacles to overcome, such as, advertising, longer than anticipated marketing periods, and the need to navigate through complex contracts and agreements. There is no specific timeframe or pricing structure set in stone to resell. Each resale is different and is almost always dictated by the buyer. Therefore patience is necessary along with a flexible asking price. By using a credible RDO resale company, they will advise you and help relieve these stresses. However, they too have to overcome these problems, especially when a frustrated seller leaves a negative review, it can hinder how well resale companies are able to perform. There are never any guarantees and when checking for reviews, some resale companies will look more appealing than others. After all, as by paying the platform to chase reviews, which they do early on in the resale process you’ll find happy sellers.
Another factor contributing to negative timeshare reviews is the prevalence of scams and fraudulent activities in the timeshare resale industry. Unscrupulous companies may take advantage of desperate timeshare owners by offering false promises of quick sales and delivering on their commitments. This can lead to a loss of money and a sense of betrayal, resulting in negative timeshare reviews from affected individuals.
Finally, negative timeshare reviews may arise from a mismatch between the expectations of timeshare owners and the reality of the resale market. Owners may anticipate a quick and hassle-free sale, assuming that their timeshare will retain its value or even appreciate over time. However, the complexities and challenges of the resale market can result in disappointment and frustration.
In summary, negative timeshare reviews commonly evolve from sellers expressing their dissatisfaction in the resale process, scams, fraudulent activities, low resale values, and unrealistic expectations about the market.
How do Travel & Leisure Group sell Timeshare?
Looking to sell your timeshare? We begin by giving you a price guide and registering your holiday ownership details with the option of taking out one of our advertising packages. The purpose of this is to put your timeshare in front of as many people as possible.
In addition to your individual online and/or printed advert, we run comprehensive Google Ads campaigns along with regular TV advertising on top channels such as Sky News, Discovery, Channel 4, and Travel Channel.
We still believe in the power of traditional printed advertisements in national and international press and can be regularly seen in well-known publications, including full-page adverts in holiday industry media prints too. This form of marketing has always proved to be successful.
The power of advertising is incomparable when targeted at the right audiences.
In fact, most potential purchasers tend to already be happy timeshare owners who love the concept. Over the past 30 years we have accumulated a large database of buyers making it easier to match your timeshare with possible new owner through mailshots.
The above, coupled with our presence in many countries across the world, speaking those languages, ensures that our sellers benefit from the largest possible audience and our buyers locate their perfect holiday ownership.
