Are you a frustrated timeshare owner who is considering retaining the services of Kneupper & Covey to work on getting out of your contract? I understand the desire to leave your timeshare, and you might have come across this option as one of many companies willing to help unhappy timeshare owners.
So, on this page, we are going to take an overview of what this service claims to offer. We’ll discuss how to get out of timeshares in general and what you want to look for in an exit partner. The decision of who to work with is yours in the end, of course, but I hope this page will be helpful as you make that decision.
Take a Minute to Browse Their Site
The first thing you’ll notice when reviewing the Kneupper & Covey website is that this is a bigger practice than many who enter the timeshare space. This firm has physical offices in California and Georgia, and it has attorneys licensed to practice in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, New York, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii. So, you won’t be working with a small practice if you reach out to this firm, but rather you’ll have a sizeable business on your side. Whether that’s something you like or not is a matter of personal preference.
Exploring the Available Reviews
With a firm of this size, you would likely expect to see plenty of reviews online about their services – and you would be right. Looking at reviews left on Google, there are dozens from past clients and the overwhelming majority are happy with the services they received. There are reviews for the offices both in Georgia and California, and the overall tone of the feedback is very supportive.
It is true that most of these reviews are not related to timeshares, as this firm offers many services in the consumer protection space. With that said, you can take heart in the fact that the firm does excellent work for its clients, no matter what type of case is at hand. So, if you do hire them for a timeshare matter, there is no reason to believe that you will get anything less than quality, attentive services.
Your main hurdle with using Kneupper & Covey is likely to be their availability to take on your case. There isn’t anything to lose by reaching out and explaining your situation, but understand from the start that you won’t necessarily be able to retain this firm as your representation.
A Few Common Paths to Get Out
Are you familiar with how people get out of timeshares? Many owners are not, and that lack of knowledge can come back to hurt them in the end. As a starting point, the easiest way to get out of a timeshare is to give it back right after you buy it. There is a week or so – depending on where you are – after signing the paperwork that you will have to just cancel the deal with no questions asked. This is called a recission period. If you happen to have just made your purchase and would like to get out right away, this is how you do it.
So, what if you have been a timeshare owner for years and the recission period is long since in the rearview mirror? Your next option is to get in touch with the timeshare company to ask about what options they might have to help you move on. You probably are thinking of the timeshare company as the enemy at this point, and they might prove to be just that, but give them the benefit of the doubt at first and see what they are willing to offer. If they have a deal for unhappy owners to leave, you might escape with less hassle than expected.
The next path out of a timeshare is one that many people think will be an easy option – until they actually try it. That’s selling your timeshare on the open market. You have the right to sell it and can list it online in a number of places. But finding a buyer will not be easy. There aren’t many people excited to buy a timeshare these days, so you’ll have to hope that the right person comes along at the right time. You should be willing to accept even a single dollar for the timeshare as long as the buyer is willing to take over the contract and set you free.
Always Be Safe with Your Money
I don’t need to tell you about the financial drain that timeshares can have on your life. After all, that’s why you are here – your timeshare has gotten too expensive, and the value isn’t good enough, and you want to get out. I’m hoping to help you avoid losing even more money on the way out the door.
Specifically, that means never putting your money at risk when you are working with a timeshare exit company. Some companies in this space – I’m not talking about Kneupper & Covey, but just the industry as a whole – will ask you to put down the entire cost of their services upfront with very little in the way of recourse to get it back. Sure, they might say they have a “Money-Back Guarantee”, but that doesn’t mean much in the end.
To avoid taking on a risk that could come back to cost you later, insist that you have protection in this process. That could be in the form of using an escrow service to hold your money while the exit is in progress, or it could mean paying just a small amount upfront with the balance due at the end. Whatever it looks like, be smart and play it safe to avoid even more financial trouble.
Frequently Asked Questions
On the road to getting rid of your timeshare, you may find that you need to learn as much as possible about how this process works and what to watch for along the way. Here are a few FAQs to help you become more knowledgeable.
Q: What are common red flags of timeshare exit scams?
A: One of the biggest red flags is when an exit company wants you to provide all of the money upfront with no protections on the back end in case they don’t deliver. Also, you should be concerned if there are no reviews anywhere online that speak to the ability of the exit company to get results.
Q: What is a fair price for timeshare exit services?
A: It’s hard to say what a fair price will look like because every situation is unique. When weighing whether or not to pay for an exit company’s services, think about how much you will save in avoiding maintenance fees and assessments after you get out. That will give you a good reference for how long it will be until you break even on this process and then start to enjoy savings.
Q: Can I exit my timeshare if I am behind on my payments?
A: It might be possible to get out of your timeshare while being behind on payments, but you’ll have to deal with that outstanding balance at one point or another. With that said, don’t let being behind on payments stop you from pursuing options that could help you escape and move forward.
One Call Could Change Everything
Ready to start working toward a timeshare-free future as soon as possible? I’d love to help, so please reach out now at 833-416-8796 to talk about your situation. Learning as much as you can about exiting a timeshare is an important step in the right direction on this matter. Soon enough, you’ll know everything you need to know and will be able to make confident, informed decisions. Let’s chat today!