In a recent timeshare study by Stroman Realty, Inc they listed their top ten best selling timeshare resorts from over a five year period. Here they are:
- Sheraton Vistana Orlando, FL
- The Manhattan Club, NY, NY
- Orange Lake Country Club, Orlando, FL
- Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas Palm Desert, CA
- Hilton Grand Vacation Club Flamingo Las Vegas, NV
- Hilton Grand Vacation Club Sea World Orlando, FL
- Worldmark by Wyndham Resorts
- Marriott’s Cypress Harbour, Orlando, FL
- Marriott’s Desert Spring Villas II Palm Desert, CA
- Marriott’s Grande Ocean Resort, Hilton Head, SC
It was no surprise that five of the top ten best selling timeshares were in Orlando Florida. Orlando has the highest concentration of timeshare condos and markets them profusely. In addition, Walt Disney World attracts millions of visitors to Orlando Florida.
Marriott timeshares also accounted for four of the top ten timeshares sold. The quality and name of Marriott drives their sales year after year. They have also had a large role in "dressing up" the timeshare industry's reputation. Over the next few weeks we will be looking at each resort from an owner and buyer's points of view.
If you are ready to buy or sell timeshare properties, now is the time to do it. If your circumstances have changed since you first bought your timeshare and you can no longer use it every year, it may be time to sell. Having to pay timeshare maintenance fees for something you do not use is, at the least, frustrating.
There is a wealth of information about buying and selling timeshare available at www.rpmls.com.
Great photo of Venice Beach, courtesy of www.pdphoto.org