25 Years of Success
Buying, Selling & Renting Timeshare

NO. 1 TRUSTED RESALE SOLUTION
Timeshares Only has been in the vacation ownership resale business since 1994! We created the first global timeshare marketplace and advertising company dedicated to connecting owners, buyers and renters. We offer innovative products, develop cutting edge marketing technology and constantly evolve to meet the needs of our valued customers. Our team is comprised of unique individuals that strive to be authentic and add value to every service they provide. Every Timeshares Only team member follows a strict code of ethics and celebrates success by putting the customer first.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to always put the customer first, provide the best quality services and be the beacon of the timeshare resale industry

Meet our Leaders

Bert Blicher

OWNER, FORMER CHAIRMAN OF ARDA

Mr. Blicher was introduced to the timeshare industry in 1979 while working as the CEO of a finance and real estate company. At a time when no one had ever heard of "timeshare", he became the first ever U.S. lender to finance timeshare resorts.

For the past 38 years, Bert has been considered an expert in the vacation ownership industry. He served as the chairman of ARDA (American Resort Development Association), making it his mission to protect its reputation. He played a heavy role in the establishment of legislature that both guides developers and protects consumers. In 2000, he was awarded ARDA's Lifetime Achievement Award for his life's work: improving the timeshare industry for owners and developers alike.

Today, he is still very active in the timeshare world, an active investor and the owner of an affiliate network of companies that perpetuate his vision for the future of the timeshare industry.

Sam Pontius

PRESIDENT

Mr. Pontius serves as President for both Timeshares Only and its sister company, Fidelity Real Estate. He is responsible for leading the development and execution of both companies' global strategies. Mr. Pontius also oversees operations, ensuring the strategic direction and overall performance is in line with our fundamental goal of legitimizing the timeshare resale market.

Prior to joining our team in 2015, Mr. Pontius served as vice president of sales & marketing and chief operating officer of SPM Resorts and their Timeshare Resale Division. He has extensive experience in club development, owner services, asset management, acquisitions, fee-based services, strategic alliances, sales and marketing, association and property management as well as resort operations. He has held positions at both Hilton Grand Vacations and Orange Lake Resorts.

Mr. Pontius received a bachelor's degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University.

Shauna Norris

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

Ms. Norris is the senior vice president of marketing of Timeshares Only. She has successfully directed the performance and growth across all departments, driving the company's sales and marketing initiatives. Prior to assuming her current role in 2014, Ms. Norris served in multiple management and leadership positions with increasing responsibility since joining the company in 2004.

Ms. Norris is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for all clients. Connecting buyers and sellers by putting the needs of the consumer first.

Shauna attended school in California and quickly realized that real estate was her passion. She became licensed in 1999, specializing in high-end vacation ownership properties, repeatedly achieving Multi-Million-Dollar Club status.

Lisa Carter

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACCOUNTING & HR

Ms. Carter joined Timeshares Only and Fidelity Real Estate as director of accounting and human resources in 2013. She oversees company-wide HR strategy for both organizations. She has overall responsibility for the financial management of several multi-million dollar projects, providing strategic direction to maximize effectiveness of operations and support the company's ongoing initiatives.

Ms. Carter is a service-oriented leader with proven success in new market identification, change management, strategic thinking and problem solving. Among Ms. Carter's unique qualifications are over 15 years of accounting and leadership experience across the oil and gas industry.

Ms. Carter holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management with certifications in Taxation, Human Resource Management and Financial Management.

Why Choose Us?
Unrivaled Services

NO. 1 TRUSTED RESALE SOLUTION

We are the best for one reason... we listen. As the needs of our valued customers have evolved over the years, we have added new services and programs to meet those needs. For timeshare owners looking to sell a
timeshare asap, we have streamlined the process to make it as fast and simple as possible. In addition to our proven advertising success, we have set ourselves apart by developing a suite of services that provide maintenance fee relief and put cash in your pocket while you wait for your timeshare to sell.
You will not find this program anywhere else! For buyers and travelers looking to save money on vacation ownership, our marketplace is the one-stop-shop for the best deals on timeshares for sale by owner and for rent by owner.

BUY A TIMESHARE

Vacation ownership properties listed by owner on our marketplace are typically up to 70% off of retail!

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SELL YOUR TIMESHARE

We are the No. 1 trusted resale solution with a record of success! Providing maximum exposure to brokers, investors, developers, buyers and sellers for over 25 years.

Sell your timeshare now

RENT A TIMESHARE

Why pay more for a hotel room with fewer amenities and less space when you can rent a timeshare unit and enjoy luxury travel?

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MAINTENANCE FEE RELIEF

Launched in 2015, TO GO enables owners to turn their unused timeshare into immediate cash or travel credits that never expire.

Learn more about TO GO

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What is a timeshare?

A real estate company named Hapimag was established in Switzerland in 1963 by two gentleman whose clients were purchasing second and third vacation homes. These gentleman had the idea of structuring the purchase of vacation homes and flats among multiple owners who they referred to as "shareholders." They began with a single 13-unit resort which they sold in a "right to use" shared ownership program to families across Europe and quickly gained popularity as a more affordable option to owning your own vacation home.

Their new business model was so successful they began to acquire hotels and resorts across Europe as well. Their "shareholders" were assigned one point per share, making them innovators in the world's first points-based timeshare model. Today Hapimag boasts a portfolio of over 5300 flats and 57 resorts across the globe. The first timeshare resort in the United States was built in 1965 on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The Hilton Hale Kaanapali marked the first hotel-condominium timeshare in America. It was announced as a "Destination Resort Area" offering an entire self-sufficient community of activities, shopping and arts supported by a local population of doctors, lawyers and teachers. The planning that went into this project was revolutionary at the time. No other developer had designed a hospitality driven community for both vacationing guests and employees alike.

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RCI

Resort Condominiums International, Inc. (RCI) opened its first offices in Indianapolis, quickly becoming one of the fastest growing companies in the United States. As pioneers of the vacation exchange program, RCI witnessed an increase in global popularity throughout the 1980s, leading the company to establish new offices on every continent (except Antarctica) in order to keep up with member and affiliate demand. This business model was the first of its kind, offering timeshare owners the ability to trade their week for a week at another resort, adding value to both the developer and the owner.

In 2006, RCI merged with a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide, today known as the Wyndham Destination Network.

Today, RCI holds a strong position as the "go to" exchange network for timeshare owners and developers alike. Their innovative technological advancements in the industry continue to set them apart from other vacation exchange companies.

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Interval International

Interval International (II) was formed in 1976 by a land developer and attorney in the Florida Keys. Interval International's founders are also credited with creating the first timeshare warranty deed and timeshare condominium documents, advocating for timeshare owner's rights as a response to a dip in the real estate market occurring in the early 1970s. Coining the phrase "interval ownership," these legal documents provided rights and options for timeshare owners across the globe.

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TSO is born

TSO was founded in 1994 as the first company to offer consumers a global timeshare marketplace and advertising company dedicated to connecting owners, buyers and renters. Since the beginning, Timeshares Only has been committed to creating innovative solutions for the timeshare industry while placing the consumer first.

Today, Timeshares Only is the Number 1 trusted resale solution for consumers looking to rent or sell vacation ownership properties. TSO continues to evolve in order to effectively advertise and promote timeshares in an ever-changing marketplace.

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Welcome to the family Bert Blicher

In 2012, Bert Blicher purchased Timeshares Only and its affiliate real estate brokerage. Bert has been in the hospitality and timeshare industry for over 45 years. He has served as Chairman of the American Resort and Development Association (ARDA) and the International Timeshare Foundation. He was also the first recipient of the ARDA Lifetime Achievement Award. A graduate of Wharton School of Business at the University Pennsylvania, Bert has also served as the CEO of The Oxford First Corporation, a public traded company listed on the NYSE.

When Bert became the owner of Timeshares Only, he brought with him a vision of redefining the timeshare resale experience. This vision has accelerated our path of success, putting the needs of the customer first and allowing us to create products and services that fill those needs.

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TO GO Launched

In response to customer needs, Timeshares Only developed the TO GO Program. TO GO offers its members the unique opportunity to receive cash for the value of their timeshare. Timeshare owners looking to offload their properties no longer need to wait for a buyer to alleviate the financial burden of an unwanted timeshare. With TO GO, members can trade the value of their property for cash or TG credits. Members also gain access to the lowest rates on resort weeks, cruises, excursions and even hotels.

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New Website Launch

Continuing its tradition of Innovation, Timeshares Only developed a modern, new website designed with the consumer in mind. The new site doesn't just offer ease of use, it centralizes important information and places knowledge right in the hands of consumers. The development of a new, user-friendly website is in line with TSO's original goal to improve the timeshare industry for developers and consumers alike by streamlining the timeshare resale process. The new site offers customers a brand new experience while on the market to buy, sell or rent a vacation ownership property.

A History of Firsts
Trailblazers

PIONEERS OF THE TIMESHARE SECONDARY MARKET
Timeshares Only opened its doors in 1994... over 25 years ago! At a time when the vacation ownership industry was booming, owners did not have a way to list their timeshare for sale. Timeshares Only was the original timeshare resale marketplace, the one stop shop for selling, renting and buying a timeshare resale property. Our marketing services were all encompassing, blanketing the entire country with billboards, radio ads, tv commercials, newspapers, magazines, direct mail and a customer service team large enough to support the explosive growth of the 2000's.

Fast Forward to Today
Strength in Numbers

MEET OUR AFFILIATE NETWORK OF BRANDS
Timeshares Only is a recognized name, driving exposure for our clients. As the needs of our clients have evolved over the years, we have built a network of like-minded brands, joining together to provide even more services to meet those needs. Our network shares a common goal of bringing trust and stability to the timeshare resale market. Each company within our network provides a unique menu of services, adding value to our clients. From advertising, to contract preparation, financing and maintenance fee relief, we are able to support all of the needs of timeshare owners like no one else.