Wyndham is the world’s largest timeshare company and one of the most recognized brands in the industry. But life happens, and long-term vacation ownership doesn’t always work out. Whether you’re having trouble keeping up with maintenance fees, aren’t traveling as much as you used to, or simply want a change of scenery, you’ve probably asked, “How much can I sell my Wyndham timeshare for?” This guide covers what a Wyndham ownership is worth on the resale market and what drives the number. Once you know your value, here’s how to sell your Wyndham timeshare.
Is a Wyndham Timeshare Worth More or Less Than I Paid?
Almost always less. A timeshare is not a financial investment. Like most luxury goods, it loses value after purchase and rarely appreciates, so resale prices sit well below what owners originally paid. That doesn’t mean your ownership has no value: the resale market has buyers looking specifically for Club Wyndham points, and the factors below decide where your ownership lands.
What Determines the Resale Value of a Wyndham Timeshare?
Every Wyndham contract is unique, and every Wyndham resale will command a unique price. Four things drive that price more than anything else: the number of points you own (or the week you own), the desirability of your home resort, your maintenance fees relative to what you own, and current buyer demand. Here’s how each one plays out.
Club Wyndham Points vs. Deeded Weeks
While Wyndham still offers deeded weeks, today, most timeshare owners opt for the flexibility of Wyndham’s points-based system. If you’re selling Club Wyndham points on the resale market, factors like the total number of points you own and the popularity of your home resort will significantly influence the price. Meanwhile, if you’re selling a deeded week, expect things like season and resort location to play a big role.
Home Resort and Location
Ownership at popular resorts or in high-demand destinations tends to attract more interest from buyers, and more interest means a stronger price. A resort that books up quickly during peak season is worth more on the resale market than one with availability year-round.
Annual Maintenance Fees
Maintenance fees are one of the first things buyers look at. When shopping the resale market, many buyers look for timeshares where the maintenance fees represent a lower cost-per-point or cost-per-week ratio. In other words, points-based resales with lower maintenance fees relative to the number of points for sale, and week-based resales whose maintenance fees are low relative to the desirability of the week, tend to command a higher asking price on the secondary market.
Usage Type and Availability
Buyer interest, and therefore pricing, also depends on your usage type and availability. Biennial timeshares usually attract fewer buyers than annual timeshares, since an ownership you can use every year is more desirable than one you can use every other year. Timing matters too: advertising a biennial timeshare close to its next use year makes it more attractive than one whose use year just ended. Have points banked for future use? Those can make your timeshare more desirable, and more valuable, on the resale market.
How to Estimate What Your Wyndham Timeshare Is Worth
There’s no single price for a Wyndham timeshare, but you can get to a realistic number in three steps.
1. Know what you own. To estimate your resale value and ensure a smooth sale, you need to know your ownership details, and no one can tell you what you own better than Wyndham. Contact Wyndham Owner Services to gather your ownership documents. The key details you’ll need are:
- Your ownership type (points or week)
- Home resort
- Annual maintenance fee amount
- Total number of points
- Use year, current points availability, and any banked points
2. Compare similar resales. The easiest way to estimate the value of your Wyndham timeshare is to look at what similar Wyndham timeshares are advertised for. Browse the Timeshares Only marketplace for ownerships with a similar points allotment and home resort. If you own points, dividing the asking price by the number of points gives you a price per point, which is the simplest way to compare ownerships of different sizes.
3. Get a quick estimate. Enter your ownership details into our resale value calculator for an estimate. Or, call Timeshares Only at 1-800-610-2734, and a representative will give you advice over the phone.
Not Sure You Want to Sell?
If the value is lower than you hoped, you still have options. You can rent out your Wyndham timeshare to cover maintenance fees, use banking, borrowing, and RCI exchange to get more from your points, or ask Wyndham about Certified Exit.
Our Wyndham sell page walks through each of these under Other Options Before You Sell, and if renting sounds right for you, start with our guide to renting out your Wyndham timeshare.
Ready to Sell? Here’s What Happens Next
Once you have a realistic number in mind, Timeshares Only can help you advertise your Wyndham timeshare to buyers around the world. A representative helps you create your ad, you set the asking price and stay in control of every offer, and our recommended brokerage handles the closing. Read the full step-by-step process on our Sell Your Wyndham Timeshare page, or get started now!
