What Does a Timeshare Really Cost

Hidden Fees, Maintenance, and Long-Term Expenses

What do you think a timeshare really costs? How does $22,000 with an interest rate of 14% sound? Plus an additional $970 annual fee? That doesn’t sound like a good deal at all. But, those numbers are the standard timeshare industry costs according to the American Resort Development Association or the ARDA.

It is common for a timeshare resort company to tell you that over time, you will save money and it will come out cheaper. That really isn’t the case. In our current market and economy the availability of and affordability of short-term rentals are very high. This situation makes timeshares make much less sense and comparatively much more expensive.

When you look at what a timeshare really costs, it is hard to justify the overall costs.

The Timeshare Sales Pitch

A resort you are staying at on vacation may offer you a free dinner, discounted future stays or even an extended stay. They’ll do almost anything to distract you from the fact that they are asking you to make a major life decision on the spot, right there. One of the first objections you may give is cost…you can’t afford all of that upfront. Not to worry, they’ll provide a loan via the timeshare developer. That sounds great, but what is the interest rate? They probably won’t bring that up, because they are typically very high. As we said above, the average is 14% over a 10 year mortgage term. In addition to the 14% interest they’ll probably leave out the part about regular maintenance fees. And they will definitely leave out the fact that on average timeshare maintenance fees increase by 5% per year.

The sales pitch really isn’t much of a sales pitch, if they give you all the information. Most people would turn and run if the information was clearly laid out and numbers were provided in detail. But, we know that is not the case. They paint a wonderful picture, leave out all the important details, offer some incentives and ask you to sign now before the deal goes away.

Consumer Reports provided a very good example of how timeshares compare to regular vacation costs. There is a point where owning a timeshare comes out cheaper….but that is tens of thousands of dollars and 13+ years of vacations before it starts to make financial sense to be a timeshare owner. And that is only good if you are able to use the timeshare as you want to and there is no guarantee of that.

If you have any questions about a timeshare, how to get out of a timeshare, what a timeshare exit costs, please contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation.

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How does Lonestar Transfer get me out of my timeshare contract?

Our primary service is our title transfer service. This service helps timeshare owners by legally transferring their timeshare property title out of their name. Once the transfer is complete, all financial liability and obligation is removed.

Timeshare owners that still have a mortgage on their timeshare may qualify for our Timeshare mortgage cancellation which is the most successful timeshare exit strategy available. Throughout this process we work directly with you to cancel your timeshare with the resort where you purchased it.

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How much does it cost to exit a timeshare?

Every clients situation is unique and therefore the costs vary.

After your consultation we will give you specific cost and a guaranteed time of completion in writing for your exact situation.

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How long does it take to exit a timeshare?

Every clients situation is unique and therefore the costs vary. After your consultation we will give you specific cost and a guaranteed time of completion in writing for your exact situation.

We provide a 100% written guarantee and have earned glowing testimonials.

What if I'm in a Recession Period?

A recession period is outlined in your timeshare agreement and is usually 3-10 calendar days where you can cancel your timeshare contract. Each state and resort have different guidelines for this, which are outlined in your contract. If you happen to be in your recession time period, you can cancel your timeshare. Be aware that timeshare companies will often make it very difficult to contact them and cancelling often requires filling out paperwork and mailing it in.

If you are in your recession period, act quickly. You can also contact our team for help cancelling your timeshare.

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Why are timeshares difficult to cancel?

Timeshares are difficult to cancel due to the nature of the contracts that timeshare companies and resorts use. Recession periods are generally very short and difficult to navigate. Writing a letter to cancel your timeshare is often lost or not received by the resort, or that is what they’ll say.

Our team of experts know how to navigate the process and guarantee your freedom from your timeshare.