It can be surprisingly difficult to get out of a timeshare that you no longer want to own. I say “surprisingly” because most people assume that they’ll just be able to sell their timeshare once they want to move on. It sure is made to seem that way during the original sales presentation, but the reality of the situation is a lot different.
Now that you understand just how hard it is to get out, you might want to find a partner like Paschall Law to assist you in this process. But is Paschall Law the right partner based on your needs? That’s what we are here to find out.
I Like to Start on Their Website
I think it’s reasonable to start a review of any business by visiting its website. This gives you a direct look at what they are offering and how those offerings are presented to the world. With Paschall Law, you can see right away that timeshare cancellations play a prominent role in the practice. While this is a “full-service law firm”, timeshare cancellations are given their own header link on the site, highlighting the priority that is placed on this service.
On the home page, one of the interesting statements I found is that the business claims to have “obtained refunds and cancellations of timeshare agreements on behalf of hundreds of clients.” Now, there is no way to confirm that this is true, but it does indicate that the practice is at least experienced in dealing with timeshare matters.
One thing that I always like about considering a law firm for a timeshare exit – as opposed to other exit companies – is that you’ll know exactly who you are working with right from the start. Many exit companies are rather anonymous, which is never a great feeling. In this case, Patrick Paschall is the attorney behind the practice, and his picture and contact information are right there on the site. To me, that’s more comforting than working with a business that isn’t willing to put any names or faces on its site.
One other positive I’d like to point out is highlighted in the image above. Where some timeshare exit companies stay quiet about recission periods – as they won’t make any money if you just leave the timeshare on your own – Paschall Law comes right out with this information prominently on the site. That speaks to a degree of integrity that isn’t held throughout this industry. If you’ve purchased a timeshare in California within the last week, you don’t need to hire anyone to help you. Simply cancel the contract immediately and you’ll be free.
Reviews Are a Powerful Tool in the Right Hands
After I’ve taken some time on a website, I like to search the web a bit to see if anyone else is talking about a given timeshare exit option. With Paschall Law, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of chatter, but there are a couple of reviews on Google.
The good news with these reviews is that they are positive. Both reviewers had good things to say about their experience with the practice, so that’s a good start. However, neither of them specifically mentions using this practice for a timeshare exit, so they aren’t particularly relevant to what you are trying to accomplish.
Beyond a couple of Google reviews, there isn’t much else of note around the web. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, however. Often, when people are happy with a service, they won’t leave any review at all. It is usually a negative experience that causes people to decide to leave reviews and voice their displeasure. So, the lack of negative reviews is encouraging and it seems likely that this firm does not have a history of leaving clients high and dry.
So, is Paschall Law the right choice for your timeshare exit? That’s going to be up to you, but it’s an option that you might want to learn a little more about. There is more here to like than with plenty of other timeshare exit companies, that much is sure.
Knowledge is Power: Learning How to Leave a Timeshare
It’s extremely easy to get into a timeshare. You were probably on vacation somewhere nice when you were offered a deal if you would spend some time in a sales pitch. Soon enough, you were signing on the dotted line and agreeing to a contract that wouldn’t turn out to be everything you had hoped. It’s happened to countless people, so don’t feel bad that it happened to you, as well.
Getting out of a timeshare, on the other hand, is not quite such a simple endeavor. Once you decide that you’d like to leave your contract, you will suddenly realize that you don’t know how to do that, or what the best options are to explore. It’s a lack of knowledge about the timeshare industry that causes so many people to be led astray.
As a starting point, I always suggest that your first step when hoping to leave a timeshare is to contact the timeshare company directly. That’s a good starting point because they might be more helpful than you expect. Sometimes, timeshare developers will have deals in place to simply take back the timeshare they have sold you. They do this not to be nice, of course, but so they can sell the timeshare to someone else.
If you are unable to get any meaningful help from the timeshare company, the next step to explore is looking at selling your timeshare on the open market. I’ll tell you right now, that’s going to be an uphill battle. There aren’t a lot of people eager to get into a timeshare contract, and there are tons of people who would love to sell. So, immediately, you are on the wrong side of the supply and demand curve.
But that doesn’t mean that you can’t sell a timeshare. It only takes one buyer, of course, and you just might get lucky. Take some time to list your timeshare for sale and see what happens. If you get a buyer to come along, you’ll suddenly have a chance to get out quickly and move on with your life.
Make Sure Your Money is Well-Spent
If you decide to invest in a timeshare exit service like the one offered by Paschall Law, you might be taking a big step closer to finally being done with this whole experience. But that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down now. In fact, given that you’ll be spending money on this service, now is the time to be even more cautious than ever before.
Specifically, I want you to play it safe with your money and make sure you aren’t putting it at risk. That means not paying anyone upfront for exit services without protection in the form of an escrow account. Work with someone who will let you put your money in escrow instead of just handing it over, so you will have a way to get that money back if the exit service doesn’t come through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you get into the mindset of getting rid of your timeshare as soon as possible, you’ll find that you want to learn as much as you can about this industry and how it works. Here are some FAQs to expand on your knowledge.
Q: Are any timeshare exit companies legitimate?
A: Yes – there are absolutely some legitimate timeshare exit companies out there who want to provide you with a valuable service. There are also, unfortunately, some companies that are not legitimate. Always do your research into any company and never hand over your money upfront with no protection in case they don’t deliver.
Q: Do I have to travel to the timeshare location to cancel?
A: No – you do not have to travel to where the timeshare is located in order to cancel. You can communicate with the timeshare via phone or email to work out the details of your exit and everything can be completed remotely.
Q: Do timeshares report to credit agencies?
A: Yes – if you fail to make payments on your account in a timely manner, you can expect those missed payments to show up on your credit report.
Act Now for a Brighter Future
It might sound a bit cliché, but the best thing you can do to get away from your timeshare is simply to start working on this project now. There might be some twists and turns along the way before you are finally free, but the fastest way to get through that winding road is to start immediately. Pick up the phone and give us a call at 833-416-8796 to discuss the situation that you are facing and what next steps might be best. I’d love to help you finally move on!