Document Review Do not act on impulse or under pressure. Review all documents or have someone familiar with timesharing review them before you make a purchase. The majority of states where timeshares are located require such a cooling-off period. If there is such a provision, you can use that time to reconsider your decision. If there is no cooling-off period, be sure you understand all aspects of the purchase and review all materials before you sign.
Oral Promises Be sure everything the salesperson promised orally is written into the contract.
Be especially cautious and question any verbal claims that contradict the contract. Exchange Programs Remember that exchange programs, which offer the opportunity to arrange trades with other resort units in different locations, usually cannot be guaranteed. There also may be some limits on exchange opportunities. You may need to request the use of another facility far in advance. When you trade your vacation unit for another, expect one of approximately the same value.