Getting out of your TIMESHARE A conversation with Gordon Newton, founder of Newton Group
BBB: The Timeshare Exit Industry seems to have a bad reputation. What makes Newton Group different or unique? Newton: Part of what makes us unique is our experience, knowledge and industry relationships. In addition to that - the owners of Newton Group along with experienced attorneys founded what has become the nation’s leading timeshare consumer rights law firm. Which allows us to provide unmatched services combining timeshare exit expertise with personal legal representation. And because the owners of Newton Group also are owners of the law firm, we are able to keep these services affordable.
BBB: Why is the Timeshare Exit industry needed?
Newton: People often try to get out on their own and they fail… and they turn to us to help them. Consumers need access to reliable third party help. Newton Group and our partner law firm offer timeshare exit experience, knowledge and personal legal representation that can help level the playing field for consumers seeking an exit. We provide real help for timeshare owners and present options to exit that consumers may not even know exist.
Gordon Newton
Need help with your timeshare? Call 888-301-4453 Author of The Consumer's Guide to Timeshare Exit, President of Newton Group and non-attorney partner at DC Capital Law.
BBB: Who are the people buying timeshares?
BBB: We hear it all the time, a lot of people feel stuck once they get into a timeshare. How hard is it to get out? Newton: Over half of our clients have already tried and failed to end their ownership at least once before hiring us. They told us they tried going back to their resort, they tried selling it, they tried giving it away, they tried donating it… and what’s concerning is that 1 in 4 of them told us they hired an exit company that failed them. BBB: There have been some bad actors in the timeshare exit industry. Many offer “Money Back Guarantees.” You say consumers shouldn’t trust that guarantee though. Newton: Unfortunately, many of these money back guarantees are not worth the paper they are printed on. For example over the past few years there have been over 40 exit companies that have closed down and/or filed for bankruptcy - and almost all of them had money back guarantees that did nothing for the consumer.
Newton: The demographics might surprise you. The average age of a timeshare owner is 39 years old. 38% earn 100k or more and over 65% are married or in a domestic partnership. So young couples with higher income seem to be who are buying. BBB: And why do people want out? Newton: The most common reasons people come to us looking for help are:
• Not what they thought it would be • Their lifestyle has changed due to health • Limited or no availability • Rising costs of maintenance fees and/or financial issues
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