Timeshare Transfer
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This business has 1 alert.
Alert
Based
on information in our files, the BBB has reason to believe this company is not
legitimate. As of October 31, 2019, we have been unable to confirm if they are operating
out of Minnesota. The address listed on their website is a virtual
office.
Requests to wire money upfront are usually the sign of a fraudulent operation -
especially when it comes to companies claiming to be resellers of timeshare
properties. The BBB offers these tips to those seeking to sell their
timeshares:
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Be realistic. In regard to timeshares, it's generally a buyer's - not a
seller's - market. Unscrupulous timeshare resellers may claim that your
property is in demand and they can sell it immediately; unfortunately, these
promises often prove to be false.
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Be Wary of Upfront Fees - Consider opting for a company that offers to sell for
a fee only after the timeshare is sold. Many complaints to the BBB regarding
timeshare resellers involve situations where people were told they needed to
wire "advance appraisal fees," or that they just had to pay closing
costs and their timeshare would be sold.
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Use a Business You can Trust - Make sure the timeshare reseller you use is a
BBB Accredited Business or at the very least has a good rating with BBB. You
can check out a business's BBB Business Review at bbb.org.
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Confirm Licensing Requirements - Some timeshare resellers will use fake
addresses or PO boxes in order to mislead timeshare owners. Confirm where the
company is located and in what states it does business. Ask if the company's
salespeople are licensed to sell real estate where your timeshare is located.
If so, verify this with the state licensing board.
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Get the Facts on the Figures - Find out if the business charges a commission.
Do they handle the entire closing and provide escrow services? Do they charge
an up-front listing or advertising fee? What does it cover and is it
refundable?
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Don't Fall for the Hard Sell or an Offer that Sounds Too Good to Be True -
Don't agree to anything over the phone but instead ask the salesperson to send
you written materials; take the time to think it over and don't be pressured.
Important Information
Advertising Review
On October 11, 2019, BBB contacted this business regarding the advertising claims on their website. Specifically, BBB requested documentation of the licensing and endorsements by a resort trade association. BBB was unable to confirm the relationship. BBB also requested documentation showing that the testimonials used on the website are genuine and reflect the current opinion of the consumer. BBB further asked for the physical location of the business, as the address on the website is for a shared or virtual office. No response was received to multiple letters sent to the business.
The BBB Code of Advertising states: 1. Basic Principles of the Code
1.1 The primary responsibility for truthful and non-deceptive advertising rests with the advertiser. Advertisers should be prepared to substantiate any objective claims or offers made before publication or broadcast. Upon request, they should present such substantiation promptly to the advertising medium or BBB.
1.2 Advertisements which are untrue, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, falsely disparaging of competitors, or insincere offers to sell, shall not be used.
1.3 An advertisement as a whole may be misleading by implication, although every sentence separately considered may be literally true.
1.4 Misrepresentation may result not only from direct statements, but by omitting or obscuring a material fact.
30. Testimonials and Endorsements
30.1 In general, advertising which uses testimonials or endorsements is likely to mislead or confuse if:
30.1.1 It is not genuine and does not actually represent the current opinion of the endorser;
30.1.2 The actual wording of the testimonial or endorsement has been altered in such a way as to change its overall meaning and impact;
30.1.3 It contains representations or statements which would be misleading if made directly by the advertiser;
30.1.4 While literally true, it creates deceptive implications;
30.1.5 The endorser has not been a bona fide user of the endorsed product or service at the time when the endorsement was given, where the advertiser represents that the endorser uses the product or service;
30.1.6 It is not clearly stated that the endorser, associated with some well-known and highly-regarded institution, is speaking only in a personal capacity, and not on behalf of such an institution, if such be the fact;
30.1.7 The advertising makes broad claims as to the endorsements or approval by indefinitely large or vague groups, for example, “the homeowners of America,” “the doctors of America;”
30.1.8 The endorser has a financial interest in the company whose product or service is endorsed and this is not made known in the advertisement;
30.1.9 An expert endorser does not possess the qualifications that give the endorser the expertise represented in the advertisement;
30.1.10 The advertiser represents, directly or by implication, that the endorser is an “actual consumer” when such is not the case and the advertisement fails to clearly and conspicuously disclose that fact;
30.1.11 A consumer’s experience represented in an advertisement is not the typical experience of those using the product or service, unless the advertisement clearly and conspicuously discloses what the expected results will be;
30.1.12 Endorsements placed by advertisers in online blogs or on other third-party websites do not clearly and conspicuously disclose the connection to the advertiser and comply with each of the provisions in this Code; and
30.1.13 Advertisers compensate consumers for leaving feedback on third-party online blogs or websites but fail to ensure that consumers disclose such facts on those blogs or websites.
In the U.S., advertisers should consult the Federal Trade Commission Guides on Testimonials and Endorsements for detailed guidance. In Canada, advertisers should review the Competition Bureau’s publication on Untrue, Misleading or Unauthorized Use of Tests and Testimonials for specific guidance.
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- BECKER County, MN
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