Small Steps and Big Wins May Change the Timeshare Industry

April 19, 2018 by Dash T.

While many people find that their timeshare is a great fit for their lifestyle, there are many reasons we hear of people wanting to exit. Below is just one story detailing the negative experiences that both timeshare owners and employees can have. This story has been profiled by the New York Times, SFGate, and others – raising the awareness of some of the darker practices that have long been rumored to have taken place but have not been made widely public. 

After a multi-year legal battle that put stress on her personal life, Trish Williamson was finally able to present her case to a jury of her peers and she was confident that once they heard about her situation they would understand and take her side. Her side was that of the consumer.   [Read more…]

Timeshare Exit Team Stands United with Consumers

March 15, 2018 by Brandon Reed

With National Consumer Protection Week behind us, my team and I remain committed as ever to standing united with consumers—specifically the 9.5 million timeshare owners across the United States.

I founded this company in 2012, and my very talented team essentially wrote the book on timeshare exit, which itself was not a widely-used term or commonly-understood service when we first started out. Fast forward just six years to 2018, and we are the No. 1 timeshare exit company and the leading advocate for consumers who find themselves owning a timeshare that no longer makes sense for them. [Read more…]

A message from Timeshare Exit Team CEO, Brandon Reed

September 29, 2017 by Brandon Reed

I’ll be the first to say it—you have to be very careful about who you partner with in the timeshare industry, which includes the resorts and developers as well as exit companies and resellers. Not all timeshares are equal – they have different benefits, different fee structures, and owner requirements. At the same time, not all exit companies are equal, either. Many third-party exit companies have come onto the scene in recent years and promise to help folks get out of their timeshare, but they don’t always deliver. Their poor service has tarnished the exit industry – much like some resorts have tarnished the timeshare model for others – and it’s cast a poor light on all the good work that my team and I have done to help people. [Read more…]

Consumer Team Endorses Timeshare Exit Team

November 14, 2016 by Dash T.

Timeshare Exit Team is proud to announce our recent partnership with Consumer Team and host Pete Thomson. Consumer Team’s consistent dedication to bringing consumer the latest news and information makes them a valued voice in their community. Their endorsement is valued due to the effort that Consumer Team puts into researching businesses prior to giving their “Seal of Approval”.  [Read more…]

Cause for Concern: The Risks of Timeshare Donation

October 5, 2016 by Dash T.

Back in February 2016, we profiled the ongoing fraud case concerning Donate for a Cause, which has since been barred from doing business in the state of Montana.

For years, Donate for a Cause remained one of the most talked about and well-known companies for people who needed a way out of their timeshare. Their method involved accepting timeshares as a charitable donation in exchange for a tax write-off on the value of the donated property. [Read more…]

Timeshare Exit Journey: Mary and Andrew

September 20, 2016 by Dash T.

 

For many timeshare owners, the story of Mary and Andrew Ciccaroni sounds all too familiar. Recently, WNBC New York profiled their story and how they dealt with their burdensome timeshare situation.

Originally, the Ciccaroni family thought it would be a great way to vacation with their two young children. “We thought it was a great deal. The maintenance fee wasn’t that expensive. Not even $1000 a year.” said Andrew. [Read more…]

Timeshare Exit Team is BBB Accredited

September 15, 2016 by Dash T.

We are proud to announce:

Timeshare Exit Team has earned accreditation with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) making us the only BBB accredited company in the Northwest that specializes in timeshare exits.

Timeshare Exit Team has met the BBB’s Standards for Trust, a comprehensive set of policies and procedures of creating and maintaining ethical business practices. [Read more…]

Timeshare Exit Team Featured on PBS

June 16, 2016 by Scott Loughran

PBS recently sent a crew to ReedHein & Associates corporate headquarters in Seattle to learn more about their service which helps customers get out of their timeshares – Timeshare Exit Team.

The spot that will be featured in PBS’s program, Voices in America, will begin airing in June and provides viewers with insight into the growing demand for a service that helps timeshare owners understand the full set of circumstances surrounding their timeshare ownership while providing options as to how they could get out of their timeshare.

Check your local listings for airtimes or contact your local PBS affiliate to inquire about when you can view the segment by clicking here.

As Seen in AARP

June 2, 2016 by Dash T.

AARP quotes CEO of Timeshare Exit Team

When Debbie of Overland Park, Kansas reached out to Ron Burley of AARP for advice on her father-in-law’s timeshare ordeal, she was very worried about the burden being passed on to the rest of the family.

Unfortunately, perpetuity based contracts are the norm in the timeshare industry. Not only do you have annual fees that raise annually ($800 per year for Debbie’s father-in-law), but they also make it so that the contract is held by the owner’s estate after their passing. [Read more…]