Success Stories

“Dear Ed:

“Since joining NTOA back in 2008 I have learned so much about all my options when it comes to selling, renting and exchanging my timeshare. The meetings are very informative and educational. I recently wanted to sell one of my timeshares and NTOA recommended I work with Cash Out a Timeshare who are licensed and do not charge an up front fee. I spoke with the representative who said he would give me a special commission rate after the sale since I was an NTOA member. He answered all my questions and did not pressure me to take an offer but instead gave me options. The closing of the sale went smoothly and I can’t say enough about NTOA and the services they provide to its members, especially when it comes to consumer protection and also to Cash Out a Timeshare for selling my timeshare.”

Tony H.
Balt., MD

 

“Dear Ed:

“My wife and I have been timeshare owners for more than 12 years. We now own three weeks in different resorts. We have also been members of RCI since we purchased our first timeshare. Last year I heard about the NTOA through a newspaper article and decided to join the organization. We have been less than pleased with RCI over the last several years and we were interested in alternatives to trading and the possibility of eventually selling one or more of our properties. I read about the NTOA meeting being held in Kissimmee, Florida on January 31st of this year and my wife and I decided to attend the meeting since it was only an hour drive away.

“The meeting was scheduled from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on that day and my wife and I said to each other that we would leave as soon as we heard what we wanted to hear or the meeting starts to get boring. To our surprise we stayed well past the four hours and wished it had gone on longer. We gained so much valuable information from the meeting that we have a new outlook on timeshare ownership. We also met manyother timeshare owners that were interested in options to trading their weeks or points.

“When we attended the meeting we knew that there were other companies besides RCI that were available to use to trade our weeks, but we had no information about their procedures dealing with the exchanges. We learned that some of these companies don't require us to deposit our weeks before they search for an exchange. We also learned that there is no up front fees for some exchanges. We only pay if we get an exchange and some companies have no membership fees to use their services. My wife and I decided that when our contract with RCI expires we will not renew with them and use another company since we no longer care for the service we receive from RCI.

“Another subject covered at the meeting was resale of our timeshares. We attended a couple of meetings by companies that claimed to make offers on our properties only to find out they expected us to not only give them our titles but also pay them thousands of dollars in addition. We learned that there are companies available to list and sell our timeshares that are not scams and we learned how to identify these companies.

“One of the properties we own is the Jockey Club in Las Vegas that is managed by Tricom Realty Services. We have been more than satisfied with this timeshare since we purchased it back in 2001. They have an in house rental program that we have used many times. They had a representative from the company speak at the NTOA meeting and we learned that we can speak with a Platinum Interchange representative at any Tricom property. This makes it so much easier to make an exchange while were there visiting one of their properties. Tricom management is a perfect example of how the industry should be run.

“I could go on and on about the meeting we attended in Kissimmee. It was more than informative. We met many people who give their time and efforts to help people like ourselves to make the most of our timeshare whether it be exchanges, rentals or resales. We also signed up to join the Central Florida owner association and become active in future meetings. I firmly believe that there is strength in numbers. If the NTOA can gain sufficient numbers we can be influential in making positive changes for our membership. I left the meeting wanting more and hopefully in time we can get the word out to other timeshare owners and increase our numbers. I want to personally thank Ed Hastry for all of his hard work to bring this organization this far. I hope to see the ARDA and the NTOA working together to make timeshare ownership what we envisioned when we purchased our first property.”

Leesburg, Florida

 

“Dear Ed:

“Thank you, thank you, thank you! After years of losing money through my timeshare rentals, I have finally found someone who has been able to help me. I have to admit that I was skeptical at first, but with Peter Emery’s professional expeditious manner my experience with the company you recommended was amazing. I had a check in my hands in two weeks.

“After years of struggling to find a reputable company that I could trust to handle my rentals, I joined Maryland & National Timeshare Owners Association hoping you could help me and you certainly did.

“I have been very pleased with your association and would highly recommend using you for future timeshare issues.

“Best regards,”

Geno A.

 

“Dear Ed:

“I want to thank you for saving me I received a post card from a timeshare resale company interested in taking my timeshare. Of course this sounded good as I was in the market to sell one of my weeks. I told a friend about the mailer and he mentioned about being a member of your timeshare organization and suggested that I call you as to your thoughts. After speaking with you I found out these types of mailers are just a come on to get you interested and then pay them a large fee for your timeshare.. I have since joined your association and with your help have been able to sell my one week. Again I can’t thank you enough for what you did for me.”

Ben C.

 

“Dear Ed:

“I was never interested in a timeshare and certainly was not going to purchase one. You were very gracious in offering my wife and I one of your weeks in Florida. After 3 days I realized how great it was to just walk into the unit with your food, clothes and find it fully furnished with all the amenities. It was just like home and more Then in addition there was an abundance of activities at the resort. I was definitely sold on timeshares and before the week was up thanks to you and your knowledge of timesharing I purchased 2 weeks. I am now a true believer in timeshares as they have so much to offer beyond a normal hotel.”

Frank E.

 

“Dear Ed:

“After seeing your web site I became even more curious about timeshares. After speaking with you by phone I found you to be very knowledgeable on the timeshare industry. You informed me how to buy off the resale market much cheaper than from the developer.and the fact that I could trade to anywhere in the world. I decided that I would like a timeshare in Florida and you put me in touch with a resale company who had just what I wanted at a great price and the perfect location.Thanks to you my family and I are enjoying our timeshare and have also traded to other resorts throughout the world. We are in the process of purchasing more weeks at other resorts.”

Tom C.