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As a frustrated timeshare owner, you’d probably like to spend your time doing pretty much anything other than dealing with the timeshare that you want to get rid of. You’ve spent more money on the timeshare than you care to admit and wish the whole thing would just go away.
Wishing isn’t going to get you very far, however. It’s best to figure out a plan and act on that plan as soon as possible to actually move on. On this page, I’ll take a look at one of the countless possible services that you can use to leave your timeshare – IIC Legal. It’s up to you to decide if you want to pursue this option, but this page should at least give you a better understanding of what they offer and how they might be able to serve you.
What Does Their Site Have to Say?
It always makes sense to start on the website of any business to see what it says about the company. This won’t be the finish line for your review, of course, but you can think of it as a good starting point and you can build from here.
There is nothing wrong with the site as a whole. Some effort has been put into presenting a reasonable design, and there is some information to dig into. However, right off the bat, I can see that there isn’t much said about the timeshare exit service specifically. The timeshare attorney page is very short and offers almost nothing of substance. If this practice was serious about helping as many timeshare owners as possible, it seems likely that they would have put more effort into this page.
Another thing that is a bit concerning is the lack of transparency regarding who is behind the practice. Typically, on a legal site, you’ll see pictures of the partners, bios, and more information to explore. That’s not really present here. The site mentions multiple times that they can help you deal with legal issues in Los Cabos – beyond just timeshare problems – but doesn’t get too deep into the specifics about how they’ll help or exactly who you will be working with.
There are also some basic errors in formatting on the site that make you wonder about the time and effort put into the venture. A busy, active business that was regularly using its website to gather new clients would likely be cleaned up more than this and as presentable as possible to the public. Make of that what you will, but I have seen more impressive sites when looking at timeshare exit services over the years.
Have Past Clients Been Happy?
Reviews are one of my favorite parts of the internet. Sure, they aren’t perfect, but they are a quick way to get an idea of how well a business is performing for its clients or customers. Great reviews – and few bad reviews – can give you confidence before even spending a dollar.
With that said, I have some bad news related to IIC Legal. It’s not that they have bad reviews. Rather, it’s that I can’t find any reviews around the web that have been left for this service. The screenshot below is from their Yelp page, which has been claimed by the owners of the business, but has not gathered any reviews to this point.
So, does that mean you should not work with a business just because it has zero reviews? Not necessarily – but it is a bit concerning. If this was an active business with a lot of clients, it seems likely that at least one or two would have bothered to leave a review.
You could look at it the other way, however, if we were to take a more positive approach. No reviews also means no bad reviews. That means they haven’t let anyone down enough, or made anyone made enough, for them to bother leaving a review to complain about the service. So it’s up to you in the end to decide how to interpret the lack of reviews and what it means for your decisions moving forward.
Getting Clarity on Timeshare Exits
Part of the problem for timeshare owners who want to get out of their contracts is that they don’t entirely understand the process. They don’t know what it takes to leave legally, or what options they have available. Let’s use this section to clear up a few things.
First, you always have the right to sell your timeshare as an owner. So, exploring a sale is a possible starting point for this process, although that can prove to be a little trickier than you might expect. The fact of the matter is that not very many people are interested in buying timeshares, so you’ll be met with a tepid market when you list yours for sale.
But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. It is possible to sell timeshares, and if you happen to find an interested party, you’ll be able to get out right away. Don’t get too hung up on how much you are going to sell the timeshare for – it probably won’t be much. The primary goal here is to just get out of the contract, and if you can pick up a few bucks along the way, that should be seen as a bonus.
In addition to trying to find a buyer, I also recommend that timeshare owners who want to get out of their contracts should contact the timeshare company directly to see if they have any programs available. Sometimes, timeshare companies will offer to take back contracts to let owners walk away. You wouldn’t get any money out of such a deal, but if the offer is on the table, you will want to strongly consider taking it. Even if there is no such offer available now, reach back out from time to time to see if the situation changes.
Protect Your Money Moving Forward
I wish I could tell you that there was nothing to worry about during the timeshare exit process, but that really isn’t the case. Instead, it’s possible that you could lose even more money if you opt to work with the wrong exit partner and don’t take steps to protect yourself along the way.
The key mistake to avoid here is handing over a bunch of money without any protection. And, no, a “100% Money-Back Guarantee” doesn’t count as protection. It’s easy for any company to say they guarantee your satisfaction, but what does that really mean? How do you know they’ll actually send your money back?
A better approach is to not hand over your money completely in the first place. That usually means using an escrow service that holds the money between the two parties while the work is in progress. You put the money for the work into escrow and the timeshare exit service gets started. Once they get you out of the contract, you approve the release of the payment and happily move on. Or, if they don’t get results, you request a return of the funds from escrow and go from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the world of timeshares, questions are everywhere – but answers are few and far between. If you find that frustrating, I’d like to share some of my knowledge with you in this section.
Q: When will my timeshare expire?
A: Most timeshares don’t expire. If your contract is typical of the industry, it will carry on with no end in sight until you effectively execute an exit in one way or another. This is why it’s so important to act on this matter as soon as possible.
Q: Is it possible to give my timeshare to a family member?
A: Yes – it is possible to give away your timeshare to a family member (or anyone else, for that matter). The key is that the other party needs to be willing to accept the timeshare, and you should be upfront about the rights and responsibilities that come with being an owner.
Q: Are timeshare contracts legally binding?
A: Absolutely – timeshare companies invest significant amounts of money in their legal teams to make sure the contracts that owners sign are legally binding and won’t fall apart in court.
Put a Partner In Your Corner
Everything in life gets easier when you have help, and that’s certainly true with leaving a timeshare. Going up against the timeshare company all on your own is intimidating, and it’s not really a fair fight. Level the playing field today by getting some help. The first step is to give us a call at 833-416-8796 to chat about your situation and determine your next steps. Don’t wait any longer to put the wheels in motion!