Many owners today are getting rid of their timeshare vacation packages due to expensive maintenance fees. Some owners choose to avail of the services of listing companies in order to help them sell their timeshare properties. However, timeshare property owners should be aware of the different types of listing services in order to effectively facilitate the sale or resale of their timeshare vacation package.

Listing services all have one thing in common, that is, they are advertising tools to expedite the sale of a particular timeshare property. However, different types of listing services provide different benefits and disadvantages; hence, owners should select the best type of listing service according to their unique needs.

Non-exclusive listings allow owners to contract with several brokers at once. Real estate brokers generally would not accept non-exclusive listings as their commissions are not guaranteed upon the sale of the timeshare. In contrast, exclusive listings bestow upon the broker exclusive rights for the sale of the timeshare. Hence, upon the conclusion of a sale, the broker receives his commission even if he was not the one responsible for the sale.

Lastly, net listing services allow owners to determine a fix price for the sale of their timeshare. Brokers may sell the timeshare at whatever price as long as he remits to the owner the agreed upon amount upon the conclusion of the sale. Thus, whichever listing service the owner chooses, the owner is assured of timely relief in their timeshare sales dilemma.