Can I Sell My Timeshare?
The Hard Truth About the Market

The Harsh Reality: Why Nobody Wants to Buy Your Timeshare

Let's start with a question that should give you pause: If timeshares were such a great deal, why would anyone want to sell theirs?

The answer exposes the fundamental problem with timeshare resale value. The market is flooded with desperate sellers and virtually no buyers. According to industry data, timeshares on the resale market typically sell for 0% to 15% of their original purchase price and that's if they sell at all.

Brian Rodgers, owner of the Timeshare Users Group, reports that timeshares on the resale market are typically valued at approximately 10% or less of their retail price. Many timeshares are literally sold on eBay for as little as $1.

That's not a typo. One dollar.

Supply vs. Demand: A Market Built to Fail Sellers

Basic economics explains why timeshare resale value has collapsed. When there are exponentially more sellers than buyers, prices plummet to zero—or below.

Here's why the supply side is overwhelming: Over 9.6 million American households own timeshares, and a significant percentage of those owners are trying to get out. The American Resort Development Association's own data reveals that maintenance fees are the top reason owners want to exit. With average maintenance fees hitting $1,480 in 2024—a 17.5% increase from the previous year—more owners than ever are looking to sell.

Meanwhile, the demand side is almost nonexistent. Why would anyone buy a timeshare on the resale market when they can see thousands of them listed for $1 on eBay? Why would they take on perpetual maintenance fees when they can book comparable vacations through Airbnb, VRBO, or traditional hotels with complete flexibility?

Why Timeshare Resale Listings Almost Never Work

If you've searched for "how to sell a timeshare," you've probably encountered dozens of resale listing companies promising to help you find a buyer. Many charge $500 to $3,000 or more just to post your timeshare on their website.

Here's what these companies won't tell you: A listing being "live" doesn't mean buyers will find it. Most resale sites have minimal traffic, don't rank well in search engines, and provide no visibility metrics. The typical experience? Crickets.

Even worse, many of these companies operate on a model designed to extract maximum fees from desperate owners. They'll call you repeatedly with offers like:

• "For just another $1,000, we'll boost your visibility!"
• "Premium placement equals faster sales!"

But here's the truth: There's no buyer demand. These companies often have no refund policy. You're paying for a listing that will sit untouched for months or years while your maintenance fees continue to pile up.

Why Selling for $0 Is Actually a Win

Here's the mindset shift that changes everything: Your timeshare is not an asset. It's a liability.

The American Resort Development Association—the industry's own trade group—explicitly states on their website that a timeshare is a "use" product, meaning owners derive value from the vacations they take. It is not an investment.

When you own a timeshare, you're locked into paying escalating maintenance fees forever—or until you find a way out. Nearly half of all resorts (49%) expect to increase maintenance fees by 10% or more in the near future. Over the past decade, maintenance fees have increased by approximately 42%.

Given these facts, getting out for $0 stops the financial bleeding. You're not losing money—you're preventing future losses of $1,500+ per year, every year, for the rest of your life (and potentially your children's lives, since many timeshares pass to heirs through inheritance).

The owners who waste years trying to sell their timeshares for a profit are often the ones who end up paying tens of thousands more in maintenance fees while waiting for a buyer who never comes.

The Real Solution: Legitimate Timeshare Cancellation

If selling isn't viable and resale companies are mostly scams, what actually works? Legitimate timeshare cancellation backed by experienced attorneys.

At Bridge Transfers in Colorado Springs, we've helped thousands of timeshare owners across the nation exit their contracts. What makes us different? Our founder, Charles, is the non-attorney majority shareholder of our affiliated law firm. This unique structure means that when your case requires legal expertise, you have direct access to attorneys who specialize in timeshare cancellation—not a referral to some random firm that may or may not understand your situation.

Here's how our approach differs from resale listing services:

• We don't try to sell your timeshare. We work to legally cancel your ownership based on the specific circumstances of your contract and purchase. Any legal services required are handled by our affiliated law firm.

• We investigate how your timeshare was sold. Many timeshare purchases involve misleading sales tactics, undisclosed fees, or promises that were never kept. Our affiliated law firm reviews these factors as potential grounds for legitimate contract cancellation.

• We offer a $1,000 guarantee. If we can't cancel your timeshare, we pay you $1,000. That's how confident we are in our process.

With over 13 years of experience in the timeshare exit industry, Charles and the Bridge Transfers team have seen every type of contract, every resort, and every exit scenario. Our proprietary 3-1-2 System has been refined through thousands of successful cancellations.

What Should You Do Now?

If you're still hoping to sell your timeshare fast for a profit, you're likely setting yourself up for disappointment and potentially more financial loss. Here's our honest advice:

• Stop paying for listing services. These fees add up, and the likelihood of finding a buyer at any price is extremely low.
• Never pay upfront fees to anyone claiming to have a buyer. This is almost certainly a scam.
• Contact your resort directly. Some developers offer deed-back or surrender programs—though these are often limited and may come with conditions.
• Consider professional timeshare cancellation. If your resort won't take back your timeshare, working with a company like Bridge Transfers—with direct access to our affiliated law firm for any necessary legal services—is often the only reliable path to permanent freedom.
• Act sooner rather than later. Every month you delay is another month of maintenance fees owed. Every year that passes is another year of rising costs.

Ready to Explore Your Options?

At Bridge Transfers, we offer free consultations to help you understand your specific situation. We'll review your contract, discuss how your timeshare was sold to you, and give you an honest assessment of your cancellation options. If your situation requires legal expertise, our affiliated law firm is ready to step in.

We're based in Colorado Springs, but we help timeshare owners nationwide. Our process has successfully cancelled timeshares from every major resort developer.

Don't waste another dollar on listing fees or scam artists. Contact Bridge Transfers today and take the first step toward real timeshare freedom.

Call Bridge Transfers for your free consultation and find out if you qualify for our 3-1-2 timeshare cancellation system.