Timeshares give owners the opportunity to take vacations every year, whether in the properties they own, or by exchanging their weeks in another shared vacation property. But nowadays, there are more and more owners who no longer want their timeshares and wish to give these up. Some give them up for financial reasons, while others do so because they no longer have the time to take vacations and utilize the timeshare yearly. Whatever the reasons, the fact is there are many shared vacation properties that go back on the market. And because of this surplus of options, an owner wishing to sell faces challenges in finally getting rid of the timeshare property.

Here are some ideas to help you when you decide to sell your timeshare online:

1. List Your Timeshare

The fastest and most convenient listing option is online, whether on your own website, on blogs, on social networking sites, or through a timeshare company. Explore various companies to find the one with the lowest listing and selling costs.

2. Post Photos of the Property

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and when selling property, it can be worth thousands of dollars too. By putting up photos of the property for sale, you are already enticing potential buyers to take the next step. Since most vacation exchange companies already have stock photos of popular resorts, you can simply ask them to put the photos up.

3. Grab the Reader's Attention

While the pictures can convince prospective buyers to purchase, what will lead them to your page in the first place are the words you use. Employ a variety of styles and formatting options plus your descriptive talents to make the most eye-catching and convincing ads. For example, instead of saying “beautiful two-bedroom unit in Barbados,” say “breathtaking two-bedroom beachfront unit in Barbados.”

4. Ensure the Ad Contains All the Essential Details

These include information about the property, such as the exact location, the price, the number of bedrooms, the season and the week, as well as the yearly maintenance fees.

5. Convince the Reader to Purchase your Timeshare

While you may have squeezed all your creative juices to make your property as marketable as possible, so have other sellers. But what makes yours stand out from everyone else’s? Is it located near a mall, is it in the nearest resort from the airport, or can I bring my dog there? Sure, everyone’s timeshare property is “beautiful” or “luxurious” with “complete amenities” but what makes your timeshare unique? Why should buyers choose it over the others on the market?

6. Reply to Inquiries Immediately

Make sure you have answers to probable questions ready. Delaying client response by even a day or two may cost you the possible buyer already, so try to respond to questions within the day. Also, since most buyers usually ask the same questions, you can make a list of FAQs to save them the hassle of asking, and save you the trouble of replying to the same questions.

7. Be Willing to Negotiate your Price to Facilitate a Faster Sale

You can also be open to making concessions for the buyer if only to ensure the deal. For example, if the buyer cannot pay up front, offer to waive the initial year's maintenance fees provided he or she adds $500 to the timeshare’s selling price, to be paid over time.

Interval International, a global provider of timeshare vacation services and an operating arm of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), has added Horse Country Resort, a resort that regularly hosts important horse shows and competitions, to its list of affiliates.

The timeshare resort is located along the west coast of the autonomous Italian region of Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean. It is a few meters from the beach and is surrounded by the lush greenery of the Arcidano and the Giara di Gesturi nature reserve, where Europe’s rare “small horses of the Giara” still run.

“Horse Country Resort is a truly unique vacation spot in one of Italy’s most appealing destinations,” said Darren Ettridge, Interval International’s vice president of resort sales and service for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “The resort’s pristine setting and array of vacation amenities will appeal to a wide range of our members and is a strong addition to Interval’s vacation exchange network.”

Timeshare vacationers who are sports and horse enthusiasts will enjoy this equestrian hideaway, with its Equestrian Centre that includes courtyard stables, a practice area, and indoor and outdoor riding arenas.

Timeshare units have resort amenities, including swimming pools, restaurants, and a wellness spa. Timeshare vacationers can explore on horseback the beaches and the immediate environment populated by pink flamingos and other animals. The resort offers lessons in English and Western riding styles. There is also an authentic Western Village with a saloon, and a Tex-Mex restaurant.

Said Dr. Ettore Giachino, managing director of Horse Country Resort, “This is a place where inexperienced horse lovers can become expert riders over the years. But, it’s also where guests can simply enjoy watching skilled equestrians, relax in a natural setting, play sports, or indulge in spa treatments.”

“We chose to affiliate our resort with Interval International because of its high standards of quality and services and the professionalism of its sales team.”

“After several years experience in the tourism industry, the Horse Country timesharing project is the next step for us and we are convinced that Interval is the right partner to help us succeed in our goals,” Dr. Giachino added

Interval International, a pioneer in timeshare membership programs for vacationers worldwide, has an exchange network of over 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations.

Resorts are popular timeshare vacations. Here is the top 3 resorts voted by most timeshare users:

Number one on the list is Disney’s Beach Club Villas. It is located at Lake Buena Vista, Florida which boasts its Crescent Lake where you can enjoy the waterfalls, the circular river, the waterslide, and the tanning deck. It is also ideal for catching fish. To keep you fit, it has its Ship Shape Health Club with saunas, steam rooms, and massage therapy. Fine dining is also served at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. The Villas’ architecture is in itself a good sight to see. Children can have fun at the playground, at the high-tech game room, or at the Sandcastle Club while their parents relax after a long day. The place is also conducive for business meetings which are held at the Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center

Next on the list of the best timeshare resorts is Disney's BoardWalk Villas which is also located in Florida. Likewise, the place is good for water activities such as fishing, water fun riding, and swimming. It has its own Muscles & Bustle Health Club. Sights and sounds of games and performances from artists fill the night. You can also drink and dine at Kouzzine and Big River Grille & Brewing Works. Like the Beach Club Villas, it also features playgrounds for children and accommodates business meetings.

The 3rd best timeshare resort is the hotel-like residence Manhattan Club of New York. The resort offers an easy access to the city’s destinations. You can enjoy its spacious suites and take breakfast or cocktail parties at the private lounge overlooking New York’s architectural designs. Its knowledgeable staff guides can arrange your day’s schedule from acquiring theater tickets to reserving dinners or any other special arrangements that will suit your needs. The state-of-the art fitness center can maintain your fitness routines. While on vacationing, you no longer worry about office works as it also provides you high-speed internet and other technologies necessary for work.

You can pick one now. Just be very careful to know the wise way in buying timeshare.

Officials of the renowned resort company announced last week that the planned two-tower 550-room expansion at The Hilton Hawaiian Village will be entirely timeshare units. Shared vacation ownership has become a fast-growing sector of the lodging industry.

The move comes at the heels of the success of the Grand Waikikian Tower, a timeshare projected completed in 2008 inside the Hilton Hawaiian Village. With the Waikikian tower having recently surpassed USD 1 billion in sales, officials believe it is only logical to look into getting more timeshare opportunities while the demand remains strong.

At a news conference announcing the project, Hilton’s Senior Vice President of Development for America Ted Middleton said, "This expansion will give us enough product to sell well into the next decade."

The first tower, a 37-story building with 300 units, will be built on the site of a bus-loading area along Kalia Road. Construction is slated to begin in 2013. Meanwhile, construction on the second tower, a 25-story, 250-room building on the site of the current shopping area beside the resort's parking garage, is projected to start five years later. Swimming pools and retail space will also be included in the two towers.

In recent years, hotel companies have been adjusting their room mix to include a larger share of timeshare units. Shared vacation ownership memberships give hotels higher occupancy rates, and therefore a more steady revenue stream, even during off seasons, because these units are prepaid.

Similarly, the Disney resort being constructed at the Ko Olina Resort will have a combination of 480 shared ownership units and 350 traditional hotel rooms. Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts says the refurbishment of the Princess Kaiulani Hotel in Waikiki will also have shared ownership units.

There has been a sharp rise in Hawaii’s shared vacation ownership industry over the past decade. From about 4,815 units in 2002, there are now more than 8,000 units today.

"Timeshare obviously is one of the growth areas for the state," said Joseph Toy, president and chief executive officer of Hospitality Advisors LLC, a local visitor industry consulting firm.

"Previously most of the timeshare inventory had been concentrated in Kaua'i, and indeed we're now seeing the expansion of the timeshare market to the other islands."