Hilton Grand Vacations/Grand Vacations Title- Legit to Help Sell Kaanapali, HI Timeshare?

[Nlovewmaui]

Hi All,
My mom got sucked into buying a time share over a decade ago on our very first trip to Maui. She "purchased" a time share at a Kaanapali, HI hotel for several thousand dollars, and then annually, she had to pay maintenance fees. As many know, those maintenance fees were not fixed and each year it has been going up and up. I believe initially, it was only a couple hundred and now it is in the tune of thousands.
Fast forward to today, my mom does not use the timeshare nearly enough to justify the cost. She told me she found a company that for only $1,000.00 will help her get rid of her timeshare. The company is Hilton Grand Vacations/Grand Vacations Title. I looked over the documents they sent for her to sign and I'm not quite sure they will actually help her be free & clear of the timeshare forever. Anyone have experience using them and know if they're legit?

Much appreciated!
Mahalo

 

[Nlovewmaui]

Hi All,
My mom got sucked into buying a time share over a decade ago on our very first trip to Maui. She "purchased" a time share at a Kaanapali, HI hotel for several thousand dollars, and then annually, she had to pay maintenance fees. As many know, those maintenance fees were not fixed and each year it has been going up and up. I believe initially, it was only a couple hundred and now it is in the tune of thousands.
Fast forward to today, my mom does not use the timeshare nearly enough to justify the cost. She told me she found a company that for only $1,000.00 will help her get rid of her timeshare. The company is Hilton Grand Vacations/Grand Vacations Title. I looked over the documents they sent for her to sign and I'm not quite sure they will actually help her be free & clear of the timeshare forever. Anyone have experience using them and know if they're legit?

Much appreciated!
Mahalo

Wanted to add that it is the deedback program "Transitions." Where she has to pay them $1,000.00 to be free and clear of the timeshare, allegedly.
Thanks!

 

[SmithOp]

Hilton does have a deedback program so it may be legit. Check out this sticky in the HGVC forum.

HGVC's Deed Back Process

As of 12/28/2023 The contact email for HGVC deed back is pfoliosvc@hgvc.com. No additional fees as of 12/28/2023 May take 90-120 days to process the deed back. HOA VOLUNTARY SURRENDER PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS Other terms and conditions to the Voluntary Surrender Agreement (“Agreement”): 1...

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FYI she actually owned Diamond Resorts DRI, which was purchased by Hilton. The Kaanapali resort is nice, I've stayed there before. The annual fee is not bad compared to paying for a cash rental on Maui.

 

[Nlovewmaui]

Hilton does have a deedback program so it may be legit. Check out this sticky in the HGVC forum.

HGVC's Deed Back Process

As of 12/28/2023 The contact email for HGVC deed back is pfoliosvc@hgvc.com. No additional fees as of 12/28/2023 May take 90-120 days to process the deed back. HOA VOLUNTARY SURRENDER PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS Other terms and conditions to the Voluntary Surrender Agreement (“Agreement”): 1...

tugbbs.com

FYI she actually owned Diamond Resorts DRI, which was purchased by Hilton. The Kaanapali resort is nice, I've stayed there before. The annual fee is not bad compared to paying for a cash rental on Maui.

Yes, it used to be Diamond Resorts! If she actually was able to get out to Hawaii more often, it might be worth keeping but I don't think she has used it for 6 years or more. Plus, Lahaina was her (and my) favorite place to visit on the island and it sadly and tragically burned down last year.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Since Kaanapali beach club is former Diamond, this thread is more useful since HGVC is a different product owned by the same firm. Better to ask such questions in the Diamond Forum where owners can assist.

Sticky - DRI now accepting deedbacks - Give back your Diamond Resorts Timeshare

3/2023 update with new contact details for program: Transitions@hgv.com and phone# 855-342-3689 Original announcement of program back in 2017: https://www.tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/transitions-is-finally-announced.267181/ In order to qualify, the HOA (MFs) must be up-to-date...

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[WaikikiFirst]

step 1: Breathe
step 2: have you heard of Redweek? You can prob rent that out for $250 - $300/night on RW. I assume this is the KBC TS past Kaanapali-proper (I don't remember. Is it Napili-ish but still using Kaanapali name?)
step 3: go to the Diamond (HVC, whatever) site and make a reservation
step 4: join Redweek. Rent your reservation out. More than cover your MFs
step 5: call a reputable broker who won't charge an upfront fee. search for Diane Nadeau on this site. maybe her website is timeshareresalebrokers.com (I could be off by a letter or 2)
Lahaina is mostly gone but Maui is still popular. Just because Mom doesn't want to fly there and use it doesn't mean it is worthless. Kaanapali Bch is NOT worthless

 

[pochiu]

If there is no loan, just walk away. She'll get calls but no hit on credit.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

You could also save $1000 in the transitions fee and offer to give it away on TUG for free to re-home it. This is a nice property and deed and someone might want it. Have the buyer pay for LT transfers to do the paperwork - approx $350.

How can I give away my timeshare on TUG for Free?

Before you pay an upfront fee to someone to "take your timeshare off your hands," please consider giving your timeshare away to a private individual who would like to own it. Why? -You can give it away yourself for nearly no cost. -You can control the transfer process to make sure it is truly...

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[4TimeAway]

If you can afford travel, timeshares are great way to spend the money.

I'd recommend seeing what you have, where you can go and then decide if you want to keep it. TUG has tons of information and if you can get the login set up or call HVC, you might jut fall back in love with Maui.

Its like any other thing we own, if we don't use it, we need to get rid of it. As soon as I sell anything, I suddenly find a use.




I bet someone migth even pay the transfer fees, if they get 2024 points usage.
It depends on how many points annually, any banked points, and maintence fees (you said $1,000, but the exact number).
You'd need to be current to transfer.