Q. In which locations are the Resorts that the Timeshare Resales Division of Andrew Hunter Real Estate have for sale?

We have a large number of timeshare properties in locations all over the world.

Q. Are there extra fees involved in the purchase of a timeshare?

Yes. As in all property transfers there are fees involved. There is a processing fee and there are recording, postage and transfer fees that are determined by the Resort you are purchasing your timeshare from.

Q. What if I change my mind?

With all purchases the real estate agency offers a money back guarantee. Should you change your mind the real estate agency will refund you in full, any money that you have paid to them in which you have changed your mind during the rescission period.

Q. After seeing your listings, there are a number of resorts we are interested in. How do we proceed with the purchase of one or more of these resorts?

You would contact us and we will have the real estate agency prepare a contract for purchase.  You would return the signed contract with the agreed upon deposit and the transfer process would begin.  The process will be the same initially with multiple sales, but may be much different depending on the requirements for each resort.

Q. What if I want to see the resort before I purchase?

Great! We encourage our customers to be as familiar with the programs they are purchasing as possible. However, our inventory is liquidated on a daily basis and we cannot guarantee the available interval will still be available unless you make arrangements with us to hold the property for you.

Q. What is a maintenance fee?

The maintenance fee is an annual charge, on top of your initial purchase cost, that goes toward the upkeep of your timeshare. Your maintenance fee usually covers management fees, employee’s to do the maintenance, insurance, utilities, telephone, and all property upkeep such as furniture, carpets, and the common facilities of the resort. Usually, the resort’s Homeowners Association decides this fee.

Q. What is a transfer fee?

A transfer fee is a cost that resorts charge to transfer ownership from one party to another. This fee is determined by the resort and will vary from resort to resort.

Q. What sizes of accommodation is available?

Sizes of accommodation vary from resort to resort, but as a rough guideline the accommodation is broken down by bedroom number and how many adults they sleep. Here is the breakdown:

Studio Sleeps a minimum of 2 People

One Bedrooms Sleep a minimum of 4 People

Two Bedrooms Sleep a minimum of 6 People

Three Bedrooms Sleep a minimum of 8 People

Q. What is a fixed week?

A fixed week is ownership of a specific week of usage each year. The first week of the year will be designated as week #1, and the last week of the year will be week #52. Usually, fixed weeks are assigned to a fixed condominium unit as well.

Q. What is a floating week?

A floating week means that the week you own is not a pre-determined week. A floating week guarantees you one week within a certain time period based on what season rating your membership is. Each year, you contact the resort and reserve the week during your season that you would like to use. If you plan on exchanging your floating week, you will need to make a reservation before you deposit your week with the exchange company.

Q. What is a point system?

A point system is a vacation ownership in which you own points that represent the quality of the unit you will have. More points translate into higher season ratings, larger accommodations, and better trading power. For example, a low season studio unit may take 100 points to reserve the time, but a high season two bedroom unit may require 300 points.  Most systems will allow you to borrow from future years or to carry over unused points to the next year.

Q. What is a deeded property?

A deeded property is one in which the property title does not expire. Once you own it, it's yours until you decide to sell it, much like home ownership. Deeded properties may also be passed to your heirs. 

Q. What is leased or certificate property?

A right to use your timeshare for a specified number of years. Certain resorts may allow for accelerated usage, which means that you will have a specific number of weeks you may use, but you may use more than one week per year. Most properties in Mexico are of this type as the government tries to prevent long-term foreign ownership in their vacation cities.

Q. What happens after my certificate expires?

In some instances you will be offered an opportunity to extend your membership for a price, but this will vary from resort to resort. Otherwise, the membership will be placed back on the market by the management company.

Q. What is life property?

A. A membership, which allows usage each year for the owner's lifetime.

Q. How soon after purchase will I get my deed/certificate to the property?

The usual time frame is ninety to one hundred and twenty days. There are exceptions to this, as some counties take longer to process transfers while others can do this transfer within weeks.  We do keep you informed about the circumstances and any situation, which may cause a delay in transfer.

Q. Can I ever sell my timeshare?

Yes. Once you are the legal owner of a timeshare week, you may sell it at any given time.

Q. How soon may I use it after purchasing?

As soon as the ownership has been transferred into your name, you may contact the resort and exchange company to start active participation.

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