Timeshare buyers beware: Buying from Resort vs. Timeshare Resales February 27, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : General, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource , add a commentWhy go on vacation, just to be hassled by a salesperson urging you to buy into a vacation package?
These occurrences are happening more and more to vacationers. There are a number of tactics that the timeshare developers will use to coerce you into buying from them. At BuyATimeshare.com we do not attempt to pressure or trick you into buying. A list of timeshare properties is available for all to see—24hours a day, 7 days a week.
Recently the timeshare industry has taken many blows to its reputation, high-pressure salespeople and deceitful tactics have brought a stigma to the name “timeshare.†Even the many hotel chains involved in the timeshare business are beginning to call them “vacation ownership interests;†rather than the familiar, easily avoidable term that most people have begun to ignore, and that these timeshare developers have ruined. Usually they are offering a sale of points—redeemable for lodging and amenities. Depending on how much you spend you could stay at an array of hotels for a set amount of time. Essentially the more you pay, the more points you receive.
A warning to vacationers: the chances of you being approached by a salesperson are very good. While they are harmless, you should avoid their spiel on how much free vacation time you could receive. Nothing is “absolutely†free, at BuyATimshare.com we offer legitimate deals from people motivated to sell their property. Developers send out there minions to persuade you with as many promises they can muster to get you to sign on with their program today.
Many people buy into the concept that you could stay at a vast assortment of hotels free for a week, simply by listening to what they have to say—next thing you know, you’ve bought your timeshare at the developer’s over-bloated price. Even though these are not always high-pressure salespeople with dishonest methods, they do want your money, and will try to get your signature that day.
If you are thinking about buying a timeshare property, be warned: the promises some will use to entice you with may sound like the deal of a lifetime. Know you should always do extensive research before investing on a piece of property. Carefully review any legal documents that you will be asked to sign. Never be afraid to ask questions; don’t let the excitement of getting something free cloud your judgment. Understanding that you do not have to sign up with a developer to get a great deal on a timeshare, with BuyATimshare.com, the over priced properties sold by the developer are nowhere to be found.
Buying resale allows you to find the timeshare of your choice with no pressure to buy. If you are in the market to buy a timeshare—enjoy your vacation—ignore the pesky sales people—then check out BuyATimshare.com.
Timeshare owners have met difficulty trying to sell their properties—that problem is solved by shopping buyatimeshare.com.
Always be wary of people who will bait you with free stuff into signing today. Often details are being omitted to insure your business. Such as the maintenance fees, a yearly payment you are responsible to shell out for the upkeep of your timeshare—whether you use it or not. Often people would learn they have to take their vacation at the same time each year.
Goading you to sign up today, these salespeople will attempt to pique your interest on behalf of a developer, with amounts of promises and added perks—like it would cost you money, not to buy.
For example, the number of points awarded may be good at one hotel for a whole week, while at a more high-end resort, these points will barley let you stay the night.
Wyndham Timeshare Resales Part 2 February 22, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Wyndham Timeshares , 1 comment so farA dream destination with limitless opportunity to see the world could only be brought to you by the ever-expanding Wyndham Worldwide. As they gain more territory the reason to rent or buy a Wyndham timeshare is obvious—availability.
On all parts of the globe, a Wyndham resort is there waiting, and BuyATimeshare.com is waiting to offer you a motivated seller to get the ideal vacation for you. Wyndham Williamsburg at Governor’s Green just sold for $5,900.00, recently reduced by $6,000.00 by a serious seller. With 65 acres of landscape meandering through Williamsburg Virginia, the picturesque terrain and huge activity center will make it worth the trip year after year. Many of these people want out of their timeshare contracts and are willing to let them go for any reasonable offer.
Wyndham properties are of the most numerous on the BuyATimeshare.com website. From Wyndham Cypress Palms in Kissimmee, Florida selling for $5,000.00, to a huge Wyndham Grand Desert ownership at $18,200.00 that occupies 6. A stay at a studio in the Bahamas will sell for $5,000.00 at RHC/Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Place Casino. With over a dozen restaurants and cafés to choose from, why not when a stay at a hotel costs $1000.00 per person, buy a Bahaman vacation that delivers year after year.
The more this Wyndham conglomerate buys up property near and far, the further your ownership will take you. This strong company has recently had a great finish to 2007 and anticipates carrying that momentum through 2008.
Stephen Holmes, Wyndham Worldwide chairman and chief executive officer said, “Wyndham Worldwide posted strong financial and operating results in 2007, concluding our first full year as a public company with double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth as each of our business units delivered within our expectations.†Owning over 6,000 franchised hotels under 10 brands, no matter what you pleasure; Wyndham Vacation Ownership will get you there.
BuyATimeshare.com is offering literally hundreds of Wyndham timeshares worldwide at the lowest price that they will ever sell for. Many of these owners are trying to get rid of their timeshares, which makes today a great opportunity to buy. Buying resale brings motivated sellers with negotiable prices, to people looking for a fantastic time at an excellent bargain.
Wyndham Worldwide is the largest in the lodging industry as measured by the number of vacation ownership resorts. Holmes says, “Recent acquisition of our company continues to benefit from a global portfolio of economically resilient businesses and brands and from our multiple revenue sources, with more than half of our revenue generated from fee-for-service businesses. We continue to believe that our business model solidly positions us for continued growth, even in what looks like a tougher economic environment in 2008.â€
BuyATimeshare.com offers you the buyer, properties at unheard-of prices. Find a deal and the vacation opportunity of a life time.
Hotel Business Sees Slump During Spring Break February 20, 2008
Posted by Jason Dobbins in : Customer Comments, Fairfield Timeshares, General, Marriott Timeshares, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Travel, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , add a commentAs spring break looms and an increased number of travelers decide to rent a vacation property for the duration of their trip, hotel business continues to see its market dim. Whether the destination is Cancun, Daytona Beach, Las Vegas or anywhere in between, those searching for lodging online are finding a more financially-friendly option at Buyatimeshare.com – timeshare rental. “It makes perfect sense from a financial standpoint, especially when you consider that a vast majority of spring breakers are college students on a limited budget,†says Wes Kogelman, co-owner of Buyatimeshare.com. His partner, Jason Hamilton, continues to explain that timeshare resorts are also a good option because of their proximity to local attractions. “The developers know what they’re doing. Each property is situated near tourism epicenters of the world, with everything from fine dining and shopping to beaches and nightclubs right outside your door.†Most people would be willing to pay more for a great location for their spring break excursion, but Buyatimeshare.com says you don’t have to.
Why is renting a vacation property at Buyatimeshare.com so much easier on your wallet? Not only are rental fees lower per week than most hotels, but the pricing is sometimes negotiable. In addition, it is common to see groups of four or more traveling together for the spring break holiday, and splitting the rental fee greatly reduces your individual contribution. With room for between 4 and sometimes 8 guests, timeshare resort suites are spacious and accommodating. Most are decked out with special features like a television in every room, DVD players, full-scale gourmet-style kitchens, private balconies and split-plan bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. “The cost of renting a similarly-equipped hotel room for 7 nights would be an outrageous fortune to most people in general, let alone most students,†says Kogelman. “With a timeshare rental, you get all the space you need and the privacy you want, but for a fraction of what you’d expect.â€
With less of their funds being spent on lodging this year, some students may choose a more exotic locale. “You’d be pleasantly surprised at what you can get for your money when you rent a timeshare, especially in financially-driven spring break locations like Mexico and Hawaii,†says Hamilton. The Royal Caribbean and The Palace Resort, both in Cancun, will likely see a spike in occupancy this year, along with Pueblo Bonito Rose Spa and Resort and The Cabo Villas Beach Resort, both in Cabo San Lucas. Mexico has been a trendy destination for spring break revelers for years, and now even more vacationers will be able to afford a trip south of the border. Another hot spot that will soon be within everyone’s reach is Hawaii. Resorts like Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club in Kauai and the Royal Hawaiian Adventure Club in Honolulu boast beaches, shops and restaurants steps away, all at relatively frugal prices.
Buyatimeshare.com also showcases vacation properties located in spring break failsafes like Lake Havasu in Arizona, Breckenridge and Vail in Colorado, Daytona, Miami and Orlando in Florida, and Las Vegas, to name a few. “Wherever it is that you want to go, you’re guaranteed to find a comfortable, centrally-located, and affordable timeshare for rent at Buyatimeshare.com,†states Kogelman. At prices well below those of local area hotels, you’ll find more amenities, a better location, and more private rooms. As the word gets out, occupancy rises, creating welcome competition. Students working with a limited income will soon discover that the trip of their dreams is attainable after all. “This is the way to go as far as anyone’s budget is concerned,†says Hamilton. “Buyatimeshare.com makes it so easy to search and book spring break listings, you can’t afford not to do it.â€
Sell a timeshare – Timeshare Resale Market February 15, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : General, Marriott Timeshares, Sunterra Timeshare, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , add a commentOver the past thirty-something years more than a thousand of timeshare marketing and sales companies have sprouted around the world all promising the same thing: quick sales at little cost to you. Unfortunately, many of these timeshare marketing companies have used unscrupulous and overly aggressive sales tactics that have brought a stigma to a once legitimate industry. The attraction to establishing a timeshare resale company is that compared to buying from a timeshare developer, the savings are enormous.
Timeshare developers send an invite to the 90% of the unsuspecting population that have not yet become involved in timesharing to a well-dressed promotional offering, complete with believable presentations and lubricating cocktails. Before they know it they have been trapped into a sales tour. These developers spend over $1000 on dinner and gifts to prospective buyers and spread that cost over 1000’s of timeshare units, inflating the price to cover the cost. This primary market is full of high pressure sales tactics and overly priced properties that many people buy without realizing what they are getting into. No wonder so many of these stressed timeshare owners get discouraged and want out of their contract.
After all of this deceit it is difficult to tell who to trust when it comes to timeshare resale. Buyatimeshare.com can save you thousands of dollars on the secondary market, teeming with properties from people that have been swindled by money hungry developers. This growing business has a genuine interest in connecting people with serious buyers through aggressive advertising. With no commission or hidden costs, timeshare resales have never been easier with the help of online advertising and an experienced staff.
Other companies will take your money and run, never to be heard from again ad placing all of the responsibility on you the customer. Price, location, time of year, amenities included, quality of resorts, and advertising strength are all factors that will determine if and when the timeshare will sell. Unfortunately you probably cannot spend over a $1000 wining and dining prospective buyers. Buyatimeshare.com enables regular people cost effective advertising for their timeshare.
Most people do not even know there is a timeshare resale market available until after they pay too much from a developer. Those who do know about the resales market are usually the more experienced timeshare owner looking for a bargain. “We really are the best chance people have at selling their timeshares†says Wes Kogelman, president of Vacation Property Resales. With locations in Tampa, Florida and in Merrimack, New Hampshire this is a good sign of a growing company that is not a fly-by-night scam. As a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) buyatimeshare.com has helped countless people successfully buy, sell, and rent timeshares all over the world without demanding appraisal fees or commission.
The secondary timeshare market has increased in recent years with people wanting to get out of their timeshare contracts. It is advantageous for a buyer to purchase on the resale market, with sellers aggressively pricing their property. This is an excellent opportunity to get a beautiful piece of timeshare property priced thousands of dollars less than the primary market. But remember to always be aware of scams—research the property and the company associated with selling it.
Wyndham Timeshare Resales February 14, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Fairfield Timeshares, News & Events, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Wyndham Timeshares , add a commentOver the past thirty-something years more than a thousand timeshare marketing and sales companies have sprouted around the world; all promising the same thing: quick sales at little cost to you. Unfortunately, many of these timeshare marketing companies have used unscrupulous and overly aggressive sales tactics that have brought a stigma to a once legitimate industry. However, buying a timeshare through a resale company is a much more economical method than from a timeshare developer.
Timeshare developers will target the 90% of the unsuspecting population that have not yet become involved in timesharing. They will invite you to a well-dressed “promotional offering†to coerce the purchase of a timeshare. This fancy invitation, complete with believable presentations and strong cocktails are all designed to make you believe that paying full price for a timeshare is a good idea. Before you know it they have trapped you into a sales tour.
These developers spend $1000+ on dinner and gifts to prospective buyers and spread that cost over 1000’s of timeshare units, inflating the price to cover the cost. This primary market is full of high pressure sales tactics and overly priced properties that many people buy without realizing what they are getting into. No wonder so many of these stressed timeshare owners get discouraged and want out of their contract.
After all of this deceit it is difficult to tell who to trust when it comes to timeshare resale. Buyatimeshare.com can save you thousands of dollars on the secondary market, teeming with properties from people that have been swindled by money hungry developers. This growing business has a genuine interest in connecting people with serious buyers through aggressive advertising. With no commission or hidden costs, timeshare resales have never been easier with the help of online advertising and an experienced staff.
Other companies will take your money and run, never to be heard from again—placing all of the responsibility on you the customer. Instead, for the simple cost of serious exposure, your property is guaranteed to be advertised on Buyatimesahre.com until sold! The price, location, time of year, amenities included, quality of resorts, and advertising strength are all factors that will determine if and when your timeshare will sell. Unfortunately you probably cannot spend over a $1000 wining and dining prospective buyers. Buyatimeshare.com enables regular people cost effective advertising for their timeshare.
Most people do not even know there is a timeshare resale market available until after they pay too much from a developer. Those who do know about the resales market are usually the more experienced timeshare owner looking for a bargain. “We really are the best chance people have at selling their timeshares†says Wes Kogelman, president of Vacation Property Resales. With locations in Tampa, Florida and in Merrimack, New Hampshire this is a good sign of a growing company that is not a fly-by-night scam. As a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) buyatimeshare.com has helped countless people successfully buy, sell, and rent timeshares all over the world without demanding appraisal fees or commission.
The secondary timeshare market has increased in recent years with people wanting to get out of their timeshare contracts. It is advantageous for a buyer to purchase on the resale market, with sellers aggressively pricing their property. This is an excellent opportunity to get a beautiful piece of timeshare property priced thousands of dollars less than the primary market would. But remember to always be aware of scams—research the property and the company associated with selling it.
BuyaTimeshare Drives More Timeshare Resale Traffic Period February 12, 2008
Posted by Jason Dobbins in : General, New Features, News & Events, Travel , add a commentOn the internet nothing sells without traffic. EBay wouldn’t have the selling success it has without their large amounts of internet traffic. BuyaTimeshare.com realized this, and has set out to learn how to drive more traffic to their website. We found that a mix of Paid Internet Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, and Print advertising is the solution to gaining the traffic and exposure our customers need in order to sell or rent their timeshare.
BuyATimeshare.com has been the leader in Paid Internet Advertising (also known as Pay-per-Click) since the early days of Google and Yahoo. With an internet advertising budget nearing $2 Million dollars, BuyATimeshare.com gains thousands of buyers and renters every day. Our rental and timeshare sales have increased over 34% from last year. No other company can prove they do more Paid Internet Advertising than we do.
Over the past 3 years BuyATimeshare.com has taken the initiative to learn and dominate Search Engine Optimization (SEO). SEO helps to better organic listings, which are the search results that companies cannot pay for. There is almost a science to SEO and this science is always evolving. BuyATimeshare.com is very dedicated to dominating the organic listings and has shown great signs of taking over the top spots for over 15,000 keywords. For example: Google search “Buy a Timeshare,†this is a very common phrase for someone to search if they want to buy a timeshare. BuyATimeshare.com has taken the initiative to gaining more exposure through Organics—and we only expect our traffic to increase in the coming months.
Since the early days of Timeshare Resale, and before the internet was so popular, BuyATImeshare.com had an extensive print advertising budget. With advertising in newspapers all over the United States and Canada, this gave us a target audience of over a million people. We not only publish our ads in newspapers but also magazines like Cookie, Fast Company and other well known publications. BuyATimeshare.com has tried many forms of print advertising even putting advertisements on the back of tractor trailer trucks driving cross country.
BuyATimeshare.com will do most anything to gain more traffic for our customers. We are aware many companies say the same thing as we just did; chances are they got their information for us. At BuyATimeshare.com we pride ourselves in not only telling our customers about our service but also proving what we say. Any company can say it but we can back it up.
Below are Logos to 3 independent companies that monitor and log traffic on the internet (click on the logo to see report). First one is Alexa.com; they are one of the longest running traffic-tracking sites. The ranking number they show for BuyATimeshare.com is where we rank out of millions of websites. Below the ranking is a graph comparing our traffic to other timeshare resale companies.
Compete.com is a newer traffic monitoring website. As you can see our efforts in December with SEO have really paid off.
The last site we suggest is Ranking.com. When you click on the link you will have to enter a security code before seeing the report. This is a list of the top Websites in the Timeshare category. As you can see we rank higher than RCI for Traffic. You can click on Site Info to see more details about our site as well.
Spring Break Timeshares Available for Rent February 8, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : New Features, News & Events, Travel , add a commentWinter is still running its frigid course; though March brings us a chance for everyone to gather where it is warm. This year is no exception. Spring break is on its way and this year prime destinations are expecting hundreds of thousands of spring breakers.
To join in the festivities, a trip to Cancun, Mexico or the Bahamas often involves beaches, adventure, and four or more friends squeezing into a cramped, costly hotel room or at the best case scenario, packed into adjoining rooms with a mini-bar.
As these prices continue to escalate, there are more and more benefits to rent or buy a timeshare. Why not enjoy a sunny location year after year at one of the many spacious and furnished timeshare resorts? They are available for much less than a one week stay in a hotel, who will advertise that their setting is closest to the beach. Timeshare resorts are often beachfront, and within walking distance to clubs and cuisine. These sites offer accommodations and frequently the prices are negotiable. When splitting the cost of a timeshare rental among friends, you will all be able to work within less of a budget and have more of a choice in your spring break getaway. From Florida to the Bahamas and Cancun, Mexico, each is accessible for far less than booking a hotel and paying far too much for a short stay.
Cancun boasts on their website, “the #1 international spring break destinations.†A tropical land off the cost of the Yucatan peninsula stretches its 14 miles of white-sands beaches into the warm, crystal blue sea. This place is a definite reason to unpack the swimsuit and enjoy world-class Mexican food and nightclubs at what is said to be “the ultimate spring break.â€
For an excellent spring break closer to home, the awe-inspiring Panama City, Florida, is a paradise rife with beach party events and giveaways sponsored by MTV. This beach town is ranked the #1 US spring break destination by studentcity.com. Located in the Florida panhandle they are anticipating hundreds of thousands of students to descend on the city, all attracted by the 80 degree weather and 70 degree water and intense beach fun.
Many clubs are poised, ready to cater to the influx of spring breakers. Hotel accommodations run from $160 to $220, for a single room for your group to share. And though this will prove to be a great trip, why not pay much less with buyatimeshare.com for an entire condo to yourselves right on the beach.
Another popular Florida scene is the ever-active Daytona Beach. A party spot through and through, this famous spring break destination is affordable and is in the midst of all the action. On 23 miles of beaches, riddled with nightclubs and dozens of timeshare resorts to choose from, Daytona Beach is an excellent choice for close to home travel at inexpensive prices. Hotels range from a bit over $100 to over $1000. That much money could rent an entire timeshare condo, capable of fitting twice as many people than you could cram into a hotel.
On the other hand, a trip to the Bahamas is the quintessential high-end vacation spot. A breathtaking chain of 700 islands dressed with sugar-white sandy beaches and the clear ocean water. A place where the nightclubs stay open until the early morning hours, and that is a good thing they do—with a legal drinking age of 18, they are sure to be crowded with all walks of spring break life. Hotels at the Bahamas cost at least $1000 per person while you and your entourage can rent an entire furnished condo resort for much less the cost for a group.
The question is, why spend more money per person, for less room at a second-rate location? When you rent at buyatimeshare.com you get a fully furnished living room and functional kitchen. Your group can enjoy making their own meals instead of feasting on a continental breakfast or overpriced restaurants just to get lunch.
Daytona 500 Timeshares Available for Rent February 8, 2008
Posted by JenP in : General, News & Events, Travel , add a commentPreparations are in full swing for February 17, 2008, the 50th running of NASCARS biggest and most prestigious race of the year, the Daytona 500. The Daytona 500, the most important race for NASCAR’s premier series, is held annually at the infamous Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR fans from all over the country come together to watch the 200-lap, 500 mile stock car race. The list of Daytona 500 winners dates back to the opening race in 1959, and included some of the most legendary racing names in NASCAR history such as Richard Petty, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and Dale Earnhardt.
The Daytona 500 had its first race in 1959, but can be traced all the way back to 1903. This was the year where racing enthusiasts decided that the smooth, hard packed sands of Ormond Beach would be the perfect place to put their souped-up cars to the test.
From there on, beach racing in the Daytona area became a marvel. One of these thrill seekers by the name of “Big Bill†France came to Daytona from Washington D.C. and announced his plans to build what is today the epic Daytona International Speedway. Four years later, the first Daytona 500 was run.
Daytona 500 opens the NASCAR season every February, a time of year when many other tracks across the country are covered in ice and snow. The Daytona 500 offers NASCAR race fans the chance to get away from their winter blues, and soak up the sun, surf, and speed that this race offers. Roughly 200,000 fans make it to the opening race an annual sell out.
With that many fans headed to the Daytona 500 you can imagine hotels will fill up very quickly. A great alternative is a timeshare. Buyatimeshare.com has many great deals on timeshares for rent. Usually timeshares can accommodate up to 6 to 8 guests which allows you to bring your whole family for a fraction of the cost of a hotel. If a hotel is renting for $300 a night that’s $2,100 for 7 nights, a timeshare in the Daytona area can be rented for around $1,500 for the whole week and accommodates twice as many guests. So if you are looking for a place to stay for the Daytona 500, give our Rental Specialists a call at 1-800-882-0296 or 1-800-640-6886 and they can help you get the accommodations you require.
Ormond Beach Timeshares for Rent
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