Confirm what transfers with the purchase
Ask the broker for the first included use year, the fixed week or points available, and whether the seller has already used, booked, borrowed or deposited any of that usage. Ask who is responsible for the next recurring bill. The FTC’s guide to timeshares and vacation clubs explains why agreements and point systems differ.
Check the steps from closing to booking
- Ask the closing professional which documents, recording and fees apply, and when the resort or club will receive the transfer package.
- Ask the program when it expects to recognize the new ownership and what it needs before you can reserve. Confirm whether a separate exchange membership requires activation.
- Ask for the applicable reservation window or fixed-week confirmation, plus the booking rules for your intended accommodation and dates.
If you want to travel soon
Get written confirmation of any existing reservation included in the sale and whether the resort allows it to transfer. Check the name and dates on your confirmed booking before purchasing nonrefundable travel. If the stay depends on a pending transfer, compare a separate rental for those dates.
Use the resale buying guide and weeks and points guide. For Hilton ownership, see the Hilton resale checklist.