How to Book a Timeshare Tour

Timeshares are offered in many places throughout the United States, especially in top vacation spots such as Hawaii and California. A timeshare is a partial ownership in a hotel/condo in which you pay to own a short stay in the place, usually two weeks. This guarantees that you'll have a room once a year as long as the hotel/condo exists. In the long run, timeshare sellers say it's a better deal than booking a regular hotel room. To book a tour, you can locate the website of a timeshare and register for an appointment. But the simplest way is when you're already at the location, sign up with a local office.

Things You'll Need

• Two people
• Two hours

Instructions

Planning and Taking a Tour

1. Many timeshare sellers have websites, but the easiest way to book a tour is to head to the tourist area of town. In Honolulu, go to Waikiki, where timeshare companies set up booths for tour appointments. Timeshares always prefer a pair, either husbands and wives or a pair of friends, versus singles. Both parties must be present.

2. The tour will last a minimum of two hours. Frequently, the timeshare hotel is not built yet and you'll tour a model. The majority of the tour is designed for a sales rep to get you to buy into the timeshare. Pressure can be tough. If you find yourself signing a contract just to get out of the room, be sure to find out the amount of time you have to get out of the contract. Every U.S. state has a requirement for an out clause.

3. Timeshares always offer gifts to their guests to bring them in to see the tour and listen to the sales pitch. They range from $100 gift cards to a free night's stay at the timeshare hotel. Whether you buy a timeshare from the seller or not, he is obligated to present the gift if you sit through the tour.

Tips & Warnings

• When you walk up to booths, some agents will attempt to get a refundable deposit from you. Don't give one; they'll still book you. When you show up for the tour, ask to see the seller's real estate license. A legitimate firm will require it.

• Do not feel pressured to buy, even if you are staying at the timeshare resort for free while going on the tour. The resort cannot kick you out once it has agreed to the terms that brought you to the tour.

References

• time share website in Hawaii