Are Timeshare Appraisal Services Needed?

When discussing the need for a timeshare appraisal, it is important to understand the difference between how a timeshare is valued compared to the valuation of traditional real estate.

The term appraisal is usually used in the context of real estate to help determine the value of a piece of property, where a certified property appraiser will conduct a review and determine the market value for the property. In the world of timeshare, that does not exist and a timeshare appraisal is really left to either real estate agents who specialize in timeshares or by reviewing resale websites.

Because of the vast differences between timeshares, a timeshare appraisal can be very difficult. Not only does resort location come into play, but the type of unit owned, size, season, week and whether it is part of a branded hospitality company all factor into the equation. This is a night-and-day difference to the standard real estate appraisal service which mainly just factors in comps within a narrow geographical area.

Do I need to pay for a Timeshare Value Appraisal?

The simple answer is no. A licensed timeshare agent should be able to give you an idea of an asking price, but if that price doesn’t line up with their standard commission structures of $1,500 or 15% of the asking price, then they’ll tell you that they can’t help you sell your timeshare. They normally only want to help the owners with the top timeshares, so they can make the most money in commissions.

Can You Provide Help With Pricing?

Through our automated Market Analysis tool, you can see the average asking price for timeshares from your resort from the timeshares being advertised on our site. Just enter in your resort information and our system calculates the average asking price, giving you a great head start when you decide to sell your timeshare.

If you’re at that point where you want to sell a timeshare, check our pricing options for our monthly subscription plans. You’ll be able to advertise your timeshare for sale to our one million annual visitors with the best value for money program in the industry. Just sign up, field offers and negotiate your sale. It’s that simple.