I am writing this review because this purchase was based on deceptive sales and significant omissions that influenced my decision. I was invited to attend a timeshare presentation in Orlando, which I was assured would only take an hour. Instead, it lasted six hours! During the sales presentation, I was convinced that buying this timeshare was a great investment opportunity. The sales team promised that the property, situated in a prime Orlando location, had significant potential for appreciation. They assured me that I could rent it out on Airbnb, generating substantial income, with projections suggesting nightly rates over $500 and even up to $1,000 during peak seasons like Christmas and July 4th. Their claims were backed by detailed Airbnb listings they showed and their promise to assist with setting up the property for rental. This was all a lie. To date, this “investment” has cost me $25,000, I have never been able to rent my unit, and I have only taken 1 vacation consisting of 7 nights. Their pitch about the investment aspect was pure fiction as there is no rental market to access. I also learned that I can easily go online and book any Westgate resort I want for FAR LESS than what I am paying to be an owner, disproving their salespeople’s claims that being an owner with Westgate I would have exclusive access to their resorts. The sales presentation was marked by a lack of transparency and aggressive tactics. The Total Interest Percentage was never disclosed, and the sales team used high-pressure strategies, including creating a false sense of urgency about purchasing the second half of the timeshare due to its increased resale value. Their claims about the investment potential were misleading and overly optimistic, failing to reflect the true financial realities. Furthermore, their salespeople omitted information about the right of rescission, leading me to believe the timeshare was a lucrative investment when, in reality, it has been far from it!
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