Is My Timeshare Worth Anything?
Most timeshares are worth $0 on the resale market. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) data and secondary market platforms like TUG (Timeshare Users Group) and RedWeek consistently show that the vast majority of timeshares listed for resale receive no offers, and those that do sell typically go for $1 to a few hundred dollars. A timeshare purchased for $25,000 has essentially zero resale value the moment you sign the contract.
Why Timeshares Have No Value
| Factor | Impact on Value |
|---|---|
| Developer keeps selling new units | Why buy used when new is available at same resorts? |
| Annual maintenance fees ($1,000-$2,000+) | Buyer inherits perpetual fee obligation |
| Right of First Refusal | Developer can block any sale and take the unit back |
| Points systems are infinitely dilutable | Developer can create unlimited new points inventory |
| Vacation rentals competition | Airbnb and VRBO offer more flexibility at lower cost |
| No scarcity | Supply vastly exceeds demand on resale market |
The Rare Exceptions
A small number of timeshares retain some value:
- Disney Vacation Club: DVC points consistently resell for $80-$150+ per point because Disney controls inventory tightly and the brand has exceptional demand
- Fixed-week deeded units in prime locations: A week-52 (New Year's) unit at a ski resort or a July 4th week in Hilton Head may have some value
- Marriott legacy weeks: Some older Marriott fixed-week deeds retain moderate value ($2,000-$8,000) in desirable locations
If your timeshare is not DVC, a prime fixed week, or a legacy Marriott deed, its resale value is effectively zero.
What to Do Instead of Selling
Since your timeshare likely cannot be sold, the goal shifts from "getting money out" to "stopping money from going in." Every year you keep the timeshare costs $1,000-$2,000+ in maintenance fees alone. A one-time exit cost of $3,000-$7,000 eliminates all future obligations permanently.
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