Nikki
Coconut Creek,#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, December 26, 2007
I used to work for Westgate, in Orlando, years ago. They are a reputable company and have been in business for many years. Timeshare at Westgate is considered real estate and must adhere to the real estate laws in Florida. You are granted a 10 day recission period so you can have your attorney look over the paperwork. I can assure you that all their contracts are legal and your attorney probably would not find anything legally wrong with them. You stated something about a hard to read contract. Didn't you get the contract on CD? As for the salesperson telling you that you could just sell your timeshare if you could no longer afford it. The truth is yes, Orlando is one of the top destinations in the world for vacations. People travel to Orlando from all over the world, just to go to Disneyworld. There were also many people who would look for Westgate timeshares for sale because they presently own a week or two, and would like another. Rather than purchase directly from Westgate, they would purchase a re-sale. Unfortunately, today, with the real estate mess the economy is in, people are just not looking to spend that extra money anymore. So, yes, it is now harder to re-sell your unit. Also, so many people are looking for "bargains" they will try to purchase for much less than you paid for it. I really don't expect your salesperson to be privy to this information because she is not in the re-sale business. Also, unfortunately, you signed a contract for real estate. Just like you cannot call your mortgage company one day and ask them to take back your home without ramifications, you cannot call Westgate and ask them to take back your timeshare without ramifications. Your 90 minute tour turned into 4 hours because you went to "deeding" where you sat with someone who went over the contract with you. You are upset about having no way out, and I do feel sorry about that. However, you did sign the contract and they should not have to let you out of that contract just because you no longer can afford it. Not too many lienholders will just let you out of a contract these days. Have you at least taken any vacations in a timeshare? Have you stayed at Westgate Lakes? What a beautiful resort! Timeshares really are wonderful ways to vacation. I hope you get to use it before you lose it!
Nikki
Coconut Creek,#3UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, December 26, 2007
I used to work for Westgate, in Orlando, years ago. They are a reputable company and have been in business for many years. Timeshare at Westgate is considered real estate and must adhere to the real estate laws in Florida. You are granted a 10 day recission period so you can have your attorney look over the paperwork. I can assure you that all their contracts are legal and your attorney probably would not find anything legally wrong with them. You stated something about a hard to read contract. Didn't you get the contract on CD? As for the salesperson telling you that you could just sell your timeshare if you could no longer afford it. The truth is yes, Orlando is one of the top destinations in the world for vacations. People travel to Orlando from all over the world, just to go to Disneyworld. There were also many people who would look for Westgate timeshares for sale because they presently own a week or two, and would like another. Rather than purchase directly from Westgate, they would purchase a re-sale. Unfortunately, today, with the real estate mess the economy is in, people are just not looking to spend that extra money anymore. So, yes, it is now harder to re-sell your unit. Also, so many people are looking for "bargains" they will try to purchase for much less than you paid for it. I really don't expect your salesperson to be privy to this information because she is not in the re-sale business. Also, unfortunately, you signed a contract for real estate. Just like you cannot call your mortgage company one day and ask them to take back your home without ramifications, you cannot call Westgate and ask them to take back your timeshare without ramifications. Your 90 minute tour turned into 4 hours because you went to "deeding" where you sat with someone who went over the contract with you. You are upset about having no way out, and I do feel sorry about that. However, you did sign the contract and they should not have to let you out of that contract just because you no longer can afford it. Not too many lienholders will just let you out of a contract these days. Have you at least taken any vacations in a timeshare? Have you stayed at Westgate Lakes? What a beautiful resort! Timeshares really are wonderful ways to vacation. I hope you get to use it before you lose it!
Nikki
Coconut Creek,#4UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, December 26, 2007
I used to work for Westgate, in Orlando, years ago. They are a reputable company and have been in business for many years. Timeshare at Westgate is considered real estate and must adhere to the real estate laws in Florida. You are granted a 10 day recission period so you can have your attorney look over the paperwork. I can assure you that all their contracts are legal and your attorney probably would not find anything legally wrong with them. You stated something about a hard to read contract. Didn't you get the contract on CD? As for the salesperson telling you that you could just sell your timeshare if you could no longer afford it. The truth is yes, Orlando is one of the top destinations in the world for vacations. People travel to Orlando from all over the world, just to go to Disneyworld. There were also many people who would look for Westgate timeshares for sale because they presently own a week or two, and would like another. Rather than purchase directly from Westgate, they would purchase a re-sale. Unfortunately, today, with the real estate mess the economy is in, people are just not looking to spend that extra money anymore. So, yes, it is now harder to re-sell your unit. Also, so many people are looking for "bargains" they will try to purchase for much less than you paid for it. I really don't expect your salesperson to be privy to this information because she is not in the re-sale business. Also, unfortunately, you signed a contract for real estate. Just like you cannot call your mortgage company one day and ask them to take back your home without ramifications, you cannot call Westgate and ask them to take back your timeshare without ramifications. Your 90 minute tour turned into 4 hours because you went to "deeding" where you sat with someone who went over the contract with you. You are upset about having no way out, and I do feel sorry about that. However, you did sign the contract and they should not have to let you out of that contract just because you no longer can afford it. Not too many lienholders will just let you out of a contract these days. Have you at least taken any vacations in a timeshare? Have you stayed at Westgate Lakes? What a beautiful resort! Timeshares really are wonderful ways to vacation. I hope you get to use it before you lose it!