The Truth About Free Timeshares: What You Really Pay For

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If you’ve ever seen an ad or social media post claiming you can get a timeshare for free, your first thought might be: “What’s the catch?” That’s a fair question.

At Complete Travel, we believe in total transparency—because yes, the timeshare is free, but there are still a few important things you’ll need to know before jumping in.

Let’s break it down clearly, so you know exactly what you’re getting and what (if anything) you’ll pay.

 

1. The Ownership Transfer is 100% Free

You don’t pay a penny for the resort week itself. We specialize in helping new owners legally take over existing timeshare weeks that previous owners no longer want—with no upfront cost to you.

What makes this such an incredible opportunity is that many of these resort weeks were originally purchased for $25,000–$75,000 or more.

Now, you can skip that price tag and all the high-pressure sales presentations that usually come with it.

No tour. No pushy pitch. No buying on impulse. Just a clear, simple way to own a vacation condo.

 

2. Annual Maintenance Fees Still Apply (But Often Not Until Year 2)

Every timeshare owner is responsible for annual maintenance fees—these cover resort upkeep, staffing, utilities, insurance, and common areas.

Here’s the good news:

Most of the resort weeks available through Complete Travel come with the current year’s usage and maintenance already paid. That means:

•You can use your vacation week this year, for free

•You don’t start paying the annual fee until year two

Typical fees range from $599 to $999 per year, depending on the resort and unit size.

 

3. What You Don’t Pay For

Let’s be clear about what’s not required:

No purchase price

No closing costs (we cover them)

No hidden transfer fees

No high-pressure sales tactics—ever

We handle the transfer with licensed professionals, just like a traditional real estate transaction, so everything is secure and above board.

 

4. Optional, But Valuable: Exchange Networks

Many owners choose to enroll in vacation exchange networks like RCI or Interval International. These services allow you to trade your week for stays at other resorts worldwide.

These memberships are optional and typically cost about $99/year, but they offer tremendous flexibility if you want to travel somewhere different each year.

 

5. The Bottom Line: You Pay to Vacation, Not to Own

Owning a resort week through Complete Travel means you:

•Skip the $25k–$75k original price

•Avoid high-pressure presentations

•Pay nothing upfront

•Often pay nothing for your first year

•Only cover the annual maintenance fee after that

You’re not just getting a vacation—you’re stepping into a level of ownership that people once paid tens of thousands for, with none of the stress or sales pressure.

 

Want to See Available Weeks?

We currently have over 200+ resort weeks available across the U.S.—many with the first year fully paid for.

Explore the listings or request a personal match based on your vacation style here:

Browse Free Resort Weeks

 

It’s real. It’s legal. It’s simple.

And it’s the easiest way to own a vacation that once cost someone thousands—without spending a dime upfront.

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