Timeshare 101

This section is meant for basic owner education, especially for new owners. It is a basic primer on subjects that may not always be explained in extensive detail at the time of purchase. The vast majority of these questions will be relative to every timeshare everywhere. If there is anything here about which you need more information, or that you don’t understand, please don’t hesitate to write or call.

I have found, in general, that the people who are most UNHAPPY about having purchased a timeshare, are the ones that don’t know how to use it. This section is dedicated to ensuring that its readers DO know how to use it and can therefore be HAPPY about their purchase.

One thing I would like to make clear to you before you start clicking on the links is this: Although I am licensed to sell timeshares (so that the Association has an outlet for them), my salary doesn’t depend on who owns the unit/weeks or how they are used. I think timeshare – if it’s used right – is really neat. I’d love it if all our owners were thrilled with their Canada House timeshares and wouldn’t sell for any amount of money. When someone comes to stay here and is so happy that they want to know how they can buy a unit/week here, it excites me – but only because it means my team and I are doing a good job maintaining the property!

But I also think timeshare (like any other type of vacation) is not for everyone. Just like boating isn’t for everyone, camping isn’t for everyone, RV’ing isn’t for everyone, cruising isn’t for everyone, etc., etc., etc.

So part of my job is helping you, the owner, understand how to use your timeshare to your best advantage, how to get the most out of it, and how to be a happy timeshare owner. But please, don’t think I’m trying to convince you to use your timeshare in a particular way, to buy more, to sell what you have, or anything else along those lines, because it doesn’t matter to me one way or another. The only thing that matters to me is that our owners are happy. And I will do whatever I can within my power and authority to make sure they are. Now, read on and be happy! :o)