1. Can I just give my timeshare back to the resort?

Sometimes. Some resort brands run deed-back or take-back programs. They’re usually limited, often require the account to be fully current, and owners get denied without much explanation. Worth exploring — but if the resort says no, you’re still in the contract, so it shouldn’t be your entire plan.

2. Can I sell it?

You can try, but for most timeshares there is essentially no resale market — listings sit at $1 with sellers offering to pay closing costs. What you own is largely an obligation to pay fees, and buyers won’t pay for that. Anyone who claims to “have a buyer waiting” in exchange for an upfront fee is describing one of the oldest scam patterns in this industry.

3. Can I just stop paying?

No — keep paying. Stopping payment doesn’t cancel the contract; it can trigger collections, credit damage, late fees and interest, and a documented default history that makes resolution harder. If any company advises non-payment as a strategy, treat that advice as a red flag about the company.

4. Aren’t exit companies scams too?

Many have been — which is exactly why who you work with matters. The vetting questions that cut through it: Who specifically reviews my contract? Can I verify their credentials? Is the fee structure documented before money moves? At Timeshare Counsel, the answers are: a credentialed attorney-owned operation, yes you can verify, and yes it is.

5. Will exiting hurt my credit?

Honest answer: it depends — on your contract, whether payments have been missed, and how your resort handles accounts. No one can guarantee your credit will be protected, and anyone who does is telling you what you want to hear. What you should expect instead is a transparent picture of your specific risks before you commit.

6. How long does it take?

Every case is different, and any firm quoting a guaranteed timeline before reviewing your documents is guessing at best. What a legitimate process gives you is a realistic assessment upfront and honest communication as the matter progresses.

7. What does “attorney-led” actually mean?

It should mean the contract you signed is reviewed by a credentialed professional — not a sales rep with a script — and that the assessment reflects your documents, including when the honest answer is “this will be difficult.” What it never means: guaranteed outcomes.

8. What will it cost?

The honest structural answer: a legitimate firm documents its fees transparently before you commit, after understanding your situation — not a one-price-fits-all quote before anyone has read your contract. Be wary of large upfront fees demanded before any document review.

“The trustworthy answer to almost every exit question starts with your contract — not a promise.”