in Central Florida
A BBB Accredited business since 4/3/2001
Reported on Sunday, November 22, 2009 5:50 AM
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Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of A+
Name: |
The Timeshare Store, Inc. |
Phone: |
(407) 239-8899 |
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Business Category: |
Real Estate Services, Timeshare Resale & Rental Marketing |
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Web Address: |
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BBB file opened: |
February 03, 2000 |
Business started: |
December 1994 |
Primary Contact: |
Mr Thomas E Yeary (Owner) |
Complaint Contact: |
Mr. Jason Erpelding (Broker Associate/Manager) |
This company offers real estate services and timeshare resales specializing in Disney vacation club properties.
(800) 550-6493
(407) 239-0072 (FAX)
This company or its agent is licensed, registered or certified by the Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The license number is BK0337899.
The BBB has processed no customer complaints on this company in its three-year reporting period.
The BBB has no information regarding Government Actions at this time.
The BBB has no information regarding Ad Reviews at this time.
If you've been contacted by a company offering to sell or rent your timeshare the BBB advises using caution, especially if an advance fee is involved. While these companies claim to have ready buyers or renters, imply they are representing foreign investors; or that corporations are interested, most are just offering to advertise your timeshare for sale. Do not confuse the service of an advertising or marketing company with those of a real estate company. In most real estate transactions it is the buyer who puts up a deposit and the real estate company gets its commission from the seller only after the deal closes. Ask if the company's salespeople are licensed to sell real estate or whether they are selling an advertising program. If you're contacted by a marketing service, don't allow the caller to pressure you into making a hurried decision. Request detailed written information about the company's services, find out where they currently advertise and visit other Internet listings the company may have. Most company's can not tell you whether a timeshare has rented or sold because these are generally "For Sale (or Rent) By Owner advertisements. Fees for timeshare listing services can range from $295-$600 with little guarantee that your unit will be sold or rented.
In the State of Florida - the collection of advanced listing fees from Florida residents, regardless of the location of the property, and owners of Florida timeshares is prohibited. Section 721.20(6), Florida Statutes, prohibits the collection of any advance fee for the listing of any timeshare estate or timeshare license, and requires that any seller of a timeshare plan be a licensed real estate broker, broker associate or sales associate as defined in Section 475.01, Florida Statutes.
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ID: 22002773
Report as of: 11/22/2009 5:50 AM
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