How to get fair deal while going for timeshare resale:
Timeshare bought through a resale cost very less than buying directly from the resort owner or developer, but then having a thorough knowledge about the purchase of timeshare resale will provide a good and a positive experience by avoiding scams.
Before buying a timeshare from a resale it is good to physically see the timeshare and its location. Even if it is resold timeshare it needs lot of money for making such a kind of investment. Never go by the resellers words as, they might sometime hype about the timeshare, its features and the location. Be sure they are actually true to your knowledge.
Buying a timeshare through a resale can be very appealing due to such lower prices offered, but then it would be smart enough to ask some of the crucial questions like the annual maintenance fees collected, property tax paid till date etc. The closing costs plus extras might some time over do the base price of the timeshare got through resales.
Many timeshares are affiliated along with an exchange company. If so, it is good to find out if the membership fees can also be transferred, to avoid any hassles...