Selling a timeshare with newspaper ads is a great way to find buyers in your area. You will only be able to find buyers who get a newspaper in your area, however this can often be enough of a demographic to reach a few potential buyers. Do not rely on this method alone and be open to using the internet and flyers to advertise even more.
Contact your local newspaper for up to date pricing on newspaper ads. You might be able to get a really good price for a newspaper ad placement during certain times of year. Ask them about discounts and any way you can lower the price. in most cases you will be able to sell your timeshare with a newspaper ad very cheaply after just a few days of running the ad.
Run the ad for a few days at a time and see if you get any interested buyers. If you are not contacted after running the ad for a few days it might be best to wait a little while before running another one. Just before the peak season is usually the best time to try to sell a timeshare with a newspaper ad because buyers will be looking for deals in the newspaper.
Use a good photo. If you have to work with a small photo in black and white use a lot of contrast and make sure your photo is clear. Place a short link in the ad where readers can go to see better photos and more information. Also include an email address and phone number.
Abbreviations are necessary when you only have a few short lines to work with. You would waste a lot of space by writing in, “Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an inground pool in the backyard.” Instead, try, “3 Bdrm 2 bth, ignd pool in bkyd.” Much shorter and the readers will know what you mean. Read up on common newspaper abbreviations or just look at other listings to get an idea of how they are usually written.
Specify if there have been any pets or smokers living in the home. This is an important detail for many who might have allergies. If you are not able to fit this information in the ad it is okay to omit it. However many buyers will be looking for this information.
Do not say you are willing to negotiate. This is not necessary to mention. Determined buyers will try to negotiate with you even if you do not specify about it.
Be sure to always have your phone on and check your email daily for offers. Also make sure your voicemail inbox is cleared and ready to take messages. Often buyers who have trouble reaching you might move on to a different seller rather than persisting. Answer the phone whenever you can in a friendly manner. Return any calls in your voicemail immediately to avoid difficulties in communication.