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Oregon Timeshare Advisory

A well-documented vacation lodging option, timeshare resorts exist in both Central and Coastal Oregon. At these resorts, week- or point-based timeshare is available for purchase or rental. However, before you commit to a timeshare purchase, it is important to learn about your options in the global timeshare marketplace.

The most important thing to understand about the timeshare market is that the resort developers go to elaborate lengths to sell timeshare - as is obvious to anyone who attempts to walk around in a resort destination. These people are highly motivated to sell timeshares. And who wouldn't be? Timeshares are so profitable that most large hotel companies have invested heavily in constructing and promoting new facilities and units, and timeshare promotions typically bring in more revenue than hotel rooms and suites.

Unfortunately, such a profit incentive creates an equal incentive for high-pressure sales. This can lead to buyer's remorse, as evidenced by the large number of properties available on the resale timeshare market. What's more, timeshares almost always depreciate immediately after purchase, like an automobile. In extreme cases you could buy a timeshare for $20,000, only to find out five minutes later that this same property is worth only $10,000 on the resale market.

While a surfeit of inexpensive properties spells good news for timeshare buyers, timeshare sellers may have a hard time competing in a sales environment alongside similar, attractively-priced timeshares. There are two major factors which make all the difference in selling a timeshare:

1. Pricing. A timeshare on the resale market is competing with many other properties of similar or equal value. Selling a timeshare in a relatively quick fashion is highly dependent on price. A good strategy is to price your timeshare at or below the lowest asking price for the particular property.
2. Exposure. It's not good enough to buy an ad in your local paper. You need experienced marketing help. Advertising on internet classified sites may be a slight improvement over advertising in your local paper, but people browse online classifieds looking for all kinds of items. It is important to achieve the greatest possible amount of exposure before the largest number of interested buyers. This means selecting a timeshare resale service with a significant online presence, one that shows up in major search engines like google.com. This way you are driving targeted buyer traffic to your advertisement.

With all the negative publicity surrounding timeshares, it doesn't seem like there's much talk about the advantages of vacation ownership. While some would have you believe that timeshares only cause problems for their owners, this is simply not true. Here's some positive aspects of owning timeshare:

• Timeshare points systems, popularized by established leisure/travel companies like RCI and Marriott, can be a major convenience, and in some points systems, timeshare points are even redeemable for airfare and other travel expenses.
• Vacation costs are always rising. Buying a timeshare "locks in" tomorrow's vacation at today's prices, because future vacations are already paid for. The only recurring expenses are annual maintenance fees or owner association dues, where applicable.
• The cost of a timeshare belies one advantage over traditional hotel rooms: more space. Timeshares are typically comparable to condominiums in terms of size. This is very convenient for those traveling in large groups.

We hope you have found this timeshare information useful. The bottom line is, timeshare is not the right choice for everybody. As with any purchase of this type it is vital to make absolutely sure that timeshare is a good fit with your own lifestyle and vacation habits. Due diligence is a must when considering a purchase. Another important factor to consider is exchange value. Will you be able to exchange your Depoe Bay timeshare for a Disney World Timeshare? It is important to research all the ins and outs before committing to a purchase.

More helpful timeshare tips exist on the internet, as there are many internet communities devoted to the subject. Please check out this page for more information about selling a timeshare property.

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