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Friday, April 17, 2009

Yesterday, a television station in Portland Oregon ran a story about an older couple who had been "taken" for nearly $1,000 in their efforts to sell their timeshare. In the interview they said "We can't really tell if they're crooks or not. They don't have a license. We were told by the one outfit they're a good outfit to work through. What do you do? You just go with it".

I guess there was the first red flag: they weren't licensed. When a timeshare owner decides to sell their timeshare, using a broker with a license will give you some assurance that there is some control, ethics, training, and regulation. An unsolicited inbound call (cold call) to your home from someone you don't know is never a good way to start a business relationship. These companies will often use very shady tactics, have no physical address, hold no license to do business in any state, and so on.

Stroman Realty, Inc recently published a comprehensive guide for timeshare owners on how to identify and avoid timeshare resales fraud and scams. Stroman Realty has been in the business nearly 30 years in the same location, holding the same broker's license, has the same management, and many of the same sales agents for many many years. Take the time to read the personal letter from Wayne Stroman, President and CEO. Mr. Stroman's credentials cannot be matched by anyone in the world when it comes to the timeshare resales industry. For example, Wayne Stroman currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) (2000-2009); the Board of Directors for the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) (1999-2001 and 2007-2008); and HAR Secretary Treasurer 2008. In addition, Mr. Stroman is active with the Houston REALTOR® Information Service, Inc. (HRIS) and served on their Board of Directors (2002-2006). He was the HRIS Secretary-Treasurer (2002) and Vice Chairman (2003). He also sits on the Board of Directors for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) (2003 & 2008). He was Chairman of the HAR International Council (2005 & 2006) and the HAR Technology Task Force for 2005. He was past Chairman of the HAR MLS Advisory Group (2003); and past Chairman of the HAR Statistical Information Subcommittee (1997). He also served on the MLS Advisory Group Committee (1990-94 & 1997-present); and the Y2K Task Force (1998-2000).

Check it out and see for yourself.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Starwood Mexico - Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas

Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. expects the first phase of the only hotel-branded...

Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. expects the first phase of the only hotel-branded vacation ownership resort in Cancun to be ready for occupancy in summer of 2008. The Company currently has three vacation ownership and fractional resorts under development in Mexico.

The first phase of the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas consists of four eight-story buildings, a reception building, sales gallery and various amenities including a lavish swimming pool and Westin workout fitness facility. This phase will include 78 two-bedroom lockoff villas. Upon completion, the resort will have a total of 296 two- bedroom lockoff villas. (source)

In addition to their Hawaii project, Starwood's Mexico projects are impressive. Starwood holds over 890 properties in 100 countries. This will continue to expand Starwood owner's options within their own network.

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Monday, March 09, 2009

Villas Polo Towers Featured Timeshare Resale

Today's featured timeshare sold is the Villas at Polo Towers in Las Vegas. The former owner of this timeshare lives in California, the buyer is in Canada, the timeshare is in Nevada, the title company is in Florida, and our timeshare resales brokerage is in Texas.

This Villas at Polo Towers Las Vegas timeshare is a two bedroom lockout, annual use, floating week, floating unit. The buyer paid all the closing costs and elected not to get timeshare title insurance. This sale closed fairly fast - 3 weeks.

Villas at Polo Towers in Las Vegas - The newest addition to the family of Diamond Resorts is the Villas at Polo Towers. The resort is situated on the Vegas Strip in the heart of the "Miracle Mile" and within walking distance of some of the most incredible attractions in the world. The one and two bedroom villas are luxuriously appointed with decor reminiscent of the Tuscany region of Italy.

Other timeshares available for sale at Villas at Polo Towers include:

Villas at Polo Towers Timeshare - Two bedroom lockout, get two weeks when you divide the unit size!
Villas at Polo Towers Timeshare - One bedroom, annual use, floating time.
Villas at Polo Towers Timeshare - Many more to choose from!

Be sure to visit the 19th Floor Polo Lounge for a spectacular 270 degree view of the Strip. And if you are ready to get your Polo Towers timeshare sold, give the timeshare experts at www.timesharelink.com a call!

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Friday, March 06, 2009

Timeshare Resales Scams - Read This Before You Sell Your Timeshare

Recently, Stroman Realty Inc's CEO, Wayne Stroman, published a warning and information letter on his website www.timesharelink.com. In this world of instant information accessible through the world wide web, not everything you find is reliable. This is especially true if you begin searching the internet for information about selling your timeshare. In the last few years dozens of websites have appeared and offer services to help you sell your timeshare. Unfortunately many of these turn out to be pages generated for the sole purpose of selling ads for Google and others. They offer little information, no accountability, and zero experience.

They may even draw attention to themselves by luring those seeking timeshare information from well established companies like Stroman Realty, Inc. Brand names are hijacked, and then the final bait and switch takes place.

Timeshare resales scams and fraudulent practices have been around a long time. Unsuspecting timeshare owners have paid thousands of dollars to get their timeshare transferred to someone else only to discover that the timeshare title was never transferred, they still hold the deed, and are liable for maintenance fees. And the company they paid their $2,000 to $3,000 fees to cannot be found.

You can sum up the article in this quote: "The use of look-a-like services can frustrate buyers and sellers to the timeshare resale process and can cause loss of time and money that could have been saved."

Stroman Realty, Inc has been in the timeshare resales business nearly three decades and is still under the same original management. That's an important factor when deciding how to go about selling your timeshare.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ten Reasons to Buy Starwood Vacation Ownership Timeshare

In the world of timeshare, there are few resort names that can beat Starwood. Starwood Vacation Ownership includes 19 (and growing) resorts worldwide. In that list you will find prominent names like Westin and Sheraton. So, here's ten reasons to buy a Starwood Timeshare Resale:

1. Name Brand Recognition. There is safety, and, let's face it, bragging rights, with a name that is recognized worldwide.

2. Starwood Options and Points. Always check before you buy what will and will not transfer. But, still a terrific plus.

3. The Locations. Bahamas; St John; Aruba; Kauai; Maui, and more.

4. The Scenery. Palm trees, the beach, emerald water, golf.

5. The Quality. Their resorts receive the highest acclaim.

6. Owner Satisfaction. They always get the best reviews by owners.

7. Destinations. They feature destinations that never grow old.

8. Improvement. They are steadily adding new resorts without sacrificing quality. (The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas to open in 2008)

9. Activities. Never a dull moment - always something exciting going on.

10. Value. When you buy a Starwood timeshare through a resale broker, you can't go wrong.

Buy Sheraton Vistana Resort Orlando Timeshare in Florida.

Buy Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas Timeshare in Hawaii.