Campground memberships function in many ways similar to a timeshare: a group of individuals pays their own portion of the collective expenses for the campground. These memberships are sold by small, local campgrounds as well as by nationwide chains. Selling one is easier than selling a camp property that is individually owned as real estate. In order to sell your campground membership, you'll need some basic information and a little bit of time.

Contact the manager of the campground to which you belong. Verify your membership, and notify the office that you intend to sell your membership. The management office might maintain a waiting list with individuals looking to buy, which can make your sale easier.

Determine a reasonable price for the membership. You'll get the most for your campground membership if you post it for sale around the time most families are planning vacations. Camping is on peoples' mind then, and more casual lookers might be on the market, especially if your price is right. The management office at the campground might be able to help you set the price by looking at recent sales.

Advertise your membership. Start with free classified services and local billboards. Visit some local RV dealerships, and ask permission to post an ad on a billboard near the main entrance, as RV owners will very quickly need a place to camp.

Negotiate the terms of transfer by following the express instructions given to you by your campground. Regulation of campground memberships does not function exactly like real estate, and you can't depend on blanket rules or common practices. Know the details for how memberships are transferred by asking the management office for a copy of the transfer agreement.

Meet the prospective buyer in person if dealing locally, preferably at a bank or other location with a registered notary public on hand. Conduct the transaction, and be sure to collect cash or a cashier's check instead of personal checks. If dealing with a buyer, who cannot be met in person due to distance, consider hiring a lawyer in the buyer's area for an hour to complete the transaction on your behalf.

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