Who actually owns a timeshare?

A timeshare is a shared ownership model of vacation real estate in which multiple purchasers own allotments of usage, typically in one-week increments, in the same property. The timeshare model can be applied to many different types of properties, such as vacation resorts, condominiums, apartments, and campgrounds.



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If the timeshare is structured as shared leased ownership, the developer retains deeded title to the property, and each owner holds a leased interest in it (similar to a rental tenant).

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It's not just about investing well, it's about avoiding the financial mistakes that undermine so many well-meaning, but misguided people. One of these mistakes is getting caught in the timeshare trap. While timeshares may seem attractive at the outset, over time they can become real wealth traps.

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A timeshare can offer the perks of owning a vacation home at a fraction of the cost — you only pay for the time you use, as well as any associated maintenance fees. And because you pay maintenance dues, you don't have to worry about handling property upkeep yourself.

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The good news is that, yes, it is possible for timeshare owners to sell their timeshare in an easy and legit way. Keep reading to learn answers to all your questions about selling your timeshare.

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The average price for a timeshare purchase is about $20,000 and the median income of timeshare members is about $73,000.

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Often, your heirs can inherit your timeshare when you pass away. But they can also inherit the timeshare ownership fees! If your family loves your time ownership property and wants to continue to visit it – and pay the associated fees – your timeshare should be part of your estate plan.

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According to the U.S. Shared Vacation Ownership Consolidated Owners Report, 2018 Ed., more than five in six owners (85%) rated their overall ownership experience as excellent/very good/good.

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However, in the case of an owner's death, a timeshare becomes part of that owner's estate, and thus, the benefits, investment, and obligations attached to it are passed onto the next-of-kin or the beneficiary of the estate.

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Refusing A Timeshare Inheritance As with any property that has been left to you, you are not required to accept it. But in order to decline your inheritance, you must follow your state's laws on filing a disclaimer of interest. Typically, this document will need to be signed, dated, and filed with the probate court.

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ARDA says the average cost of a timeshare that a buyer can use for one week a year is $24,140. But that's just to buy in. Owners are also pay annual maintenance fees, which typically run into the thousands of dollars.

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The “U.S. Shared Vacation Ownership Owners Report: 2022 Edition,” published and sponsored by the ARDA International Foundation (AIF), found that 90% of timeshare owners are happy with their overall ownership experience.

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