Posts Tagged: ‘timeshare companies’

Social Media and the Timeshare Sector

February 22, 2012 Posted by joet

While many speculated that this was the year of the apocalypse due to the ending of the Mayan calendar (there’s still plenty of time left in 2012 to prove the believers right), there is no question that 2012 is going to be a breakout year for the timeshare industry with regards to information. Not just any “information;” we’re talking in-your-face-right-from-the-source-information. “So what’s the big deal?” you ask. Well, with the past few years setting the stage for the Social Media wildfire, Bluegreen Vacations and other timeshare companies alike are slated to offer superior customer value, accessibility, and close communication like never before through a plethora of Social Media platforms.

Bluegreen Vacations Twitter

Timeshare Companies Strive to Keep Owners Informed

In early January, Bluegreen Corporation broke out of the gate with a guest post on RCI Ventures Magazine, a leading online timeshare magazine. The trend continued in early February with an online interview about Social Media with an online blog.

You might be saying “Well, that’s great, but what does that have to do with me?”

Short answer—this, and actions like this, offer you, the consumer:

  • Accurate information
  • Accessibility
  • Informed decision making

Accuracy

First of all, whether you’re a Bluegreen owner, other timeshare owner, or just curious about timeshare, there are more outlets now than ever that offer legitimate, first-hand information (this blog, for example). This means that regardless of whom you end up choosing as your vacation ownership provider, the information you get is not only accurate, but straight from the source; while the web is a vast pool of information, results often contradict each other, leaving the inquirer confused and frustrated. We as an industry are doing our best to keep you in the know at all times.

Accessibility

When it comes to accessibility, all you have to do is open your [probably already opened] FaceBook or Twitter account, and search for the company you have a question about. Can’t find the answer? Tweet at or leave a comment on their wall, and watch as your query is answered in pretty good time. If “googling” doesn’t provide clear answers, timeshare companies are readily available to help answer your questions.

Informed Decision Making

There are few things that make consumers feel better than knowing they’ve made the right decision based on the knowledge available; informed customers make informed decisions, which in turn make happy customers, as well as repeat business and referrals. This way, we all win. Being transparent and open [and helpful] about the products and services we have to offer puts us at the forefront of a customer’s decision-making cycle.

Added Bonus

Not only do customers reap the preceding benefits from the timeshare industry’s use of Social Media, we as proprietors reap a benefit as well – engaged customers. This awesome presentation relays that companies with planned social strategies realize ROI in a big way. This goes for every industry, everywhere, so login to your favorite Social Media platform and get in touch with your favorite brands today. While 2012 might signify the end of the world to some, Bluegreen and the timeshare industry as a whole are just getting started on this Social Media odyssey.

I Want To Buy A Timeshare – Oh Yeah?

September 10, 2010 Posted by Wendy

Have you ever said to your partner “I want to buy a timeshare”? If so, what was the first thing that came out of their mouth? Don’t be silly; aren’t timeshares a scam, what do you know about purchasing a worldwide timeshare, can we afford it? All these are valid responses and concerns. The best thing you can do is to do your research first, and then you may be able to convince them how worthwhile they can be.

Well – timeshares are a good way to make your vacations trouble free for years to come, but you do need to know what you are doing.

Timeshares have definitely taken a battering over the past few years, and rightly so. In the earlier days, scams and rip-offs were frequent and much publicized by the mass media. What was rarely mentioned then or now, is the fact that there are a lot of happy timeshare owners who have had perfectly happy experiences with the timeshare companies they dealt with.

One of the things you should decide first is what type of timeshare you are interested in. Possibly the most popular type are the fixed week and location timeshares. These allow you to know exactly where and when you will be on vacation and what to expect when you get there. You can often swap your week with another owner if you want to try somewhere else. You may find the most flexible of the options is a floating week. This will be harder to trade in though as your week will be rotated across the years and will not be static.

In the early days, high pressure sales were particularly rife and many succumbed to the hard sell techniques that make you feel guilty for one various reasons. Today, if you want to buy a timeshare, most people are aware of heavy sales techniques and this makes it harder for some of the timeshare companies to ply their trade. Thankfully, all of these companies are not bad, but the best thing you can do is to do your research thoroughly. It is easy to use the Internet as an easy tool for this purpose. Providing you do that, and get specialist legal advice to go over your contract to make sure it is exactly what you are expecting, then owning a timeshare is a perfectly safe thing to do. Always be very wary if you are offered a time limited ‘special’ deal and never, ever sign on the spot. Also a legitimate company will certainly encourage you to check over your contract.

Don’t make the mistake of convincing yourself that a timeshare is an investment. The only type of investment a timeshare is, is in terms of your vacations. Timeshares rarely increase in value and will cost you more money every single year in maintenance or membership fees. Therefore, unless you can easily afford it, for now, you should stick to booking your vacation yearly as you never know when something unfortunate may happen. If it does, timeshares are not always easy to sell on.

So, when you tell your partner, “I want to buy a timeshare” be ready with the answers! It is far from a daft idea if you can afford it, and know precisely what you are getting into. If you can answer their questions quickly and efficiently by doing your research first, your enthusiasm is bound to rub off!

If you ever tell someone, “I want to buy a timeshare“, then you certainly need to arm yourself with the right information first. Get it at www.buysellatimeshare.com and be prepared!