BidMyTimeshare.com
BidMyTimeshare.comBY OWNERS, FOR OWNERS

How to sell a Marriott Vacation Club timeshare

You can sell a Marriott Vacation Club week or Destinations points privately, but every signed sale goes to Marriott for its right of first refusal, which runs 15–30 days depending on the resort. According to a licensed broker, Marriott charges resale buyers of points $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000), and resale ownerships cannot join Abound or count toward the Reserve and Pinnacle tiers. Marriott's Exit Services team takes some ownerships back, but it does not pay for them, and owners report fees and long waits since 2025.

Last checked: September 2026

Key facts

Marriott fees on a resale
Points: $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000) plus fees, charged to the buyer (broker). US legacy weeks: $25 transfer fee plus $95 right-of-first-refusal fee (RedWeek)
Right of first refusal
Yes, 15–30 days depending on the resort
What a resale buyer does not get
Reserve and Pinnacle tier credit for points; Abound enrolment and Bonvoy conversion for legacy weeks
Selling part of your points
Owners report that a Destinations points contract can be split and partly sold (2025 report)
Company exit programme
Exit Services: no published rules or fees; owners reported a $400 processing payment in August 2025
Commission on BidMyTimeshare.com
None: a one-time listing fee, and you keep the full sale price

What you are selling

Marriott owners hold either a legacy deeded week at a specific resort or Marriott Vacation Club Destinations points. A Marriott resale broker lists the documents to gather: the original deed, the original purchase agreement, the most recent maintenance fee bill and the most recent tax bill.

From those documents, confirm the exact names on the deed, the home resort, the week number or season, annual or every-other-year use, the maintenance fee and, for points, the use year and annual points. An older RedWeek guide also tells sellers to check existing reservations, Interval International deposits, points elections and rentals for the current and next year before offering the ownership to buyers.

What a resale buyer receives

Only points bought from Marriott count toward the Reserve and Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks cannot enrol in Abound or convert to Marriott Bonvoy points. A Marriott resale broker warns that a legacy week converted into Destinations points reverts to the original deeded week when it is sold, so it cannot be marketed as a points ownership, and that Bonvoy points you have already converted do not pass to the buyer.

Owners report that a Destinations points contract is made up of separate beneficial interests, so part of the points can be split off and sold (August 2025 report).

Your options

  • Sell privately. Advertise the week or points, sign a purchase agreement with a buyer and close through a closing company after Marriott has waived its right of first refusal. The sale price is yours.
  • Sell through Marriott's resale programme. Brokers say it can take 40% or more of the sale price in commission and costs, does not accept every listing and may put owners on a waiting list; one owner reported that a Palm Desert week sold through it after about six months (March 2025).
  • Ask Exit Services to take it back. Owners can contact Marriott's in-house Exit Services team from their owner account login, on 800-226-9150 or at [email protected]. Marriott publishes no eligibility rules or fees. Owners report free deed-backs taking about 90–120 days in 2024 and early 2025, a $400 non-refundable processing payment requested in August 2025 and, in one case, a wait of more than a year (March 2025). Marriott takes ownerships back but does not pay for them.

Selling a Marriott week in Spain or elsewhere in Europe

Marriott sells weeks in Europe, and its European site currently features Marriott’s Playa Andaluza near Marbella and Marriott’s Village d’Île-de-France near Paris; European owners can enrol their weeks in Abound and elect Club Points each year. RedWeek says Marriott’s transfer fees for legacy weeks outside the US vary and are quoted on request by email to [email protected], which can also confirm whether a resort has a right of first refusal and how long Marriott has to reply; Marriott reviews that right only once it has a contract signed by the buyer. Marbella Beach Resort, Playa Andaluza and Son Antem appear on a 2017 list of resorts with a 30-day right of first refusal.

A Marbella resale broker says it checks that a Marriott membership is debt-free and valid before any paperwork, that the buyer’s money is held in escrow by an independent trustee until the buyer is registered as the owner, and that transfers take 60–90 business days. Marriott’s exit page does not say whether European weeks qualify for Exit Services: a UK owner reported in February 2025 that Marriott took back their St Kitts weeks, while an owner at a Spanish resort said in January 2024 that their contract had no buy-back clause. Marriott Vacation Club’s European companies list [email protected] and 00800 88 55 66 77 as their contact details.

Price and timing

Resale prices are set by what buyers pay today and are usually far below Marriott's direct price. Buyers of points also budget for Marriott's resale fees, which affects what they will offer, so compare similar listings and price for the market.

A Marriott resale broker says Marriott will not complete a transfer unless your account is in good standing, so keep paying the maintenance fees and any loan payments while the ownership is for sale. Owners suggest listing soon after paying the annual maintenance fee, so that the sale can close before the next fee is due (August 2025 report).

How the sale works, step by step

  1. Gather your documents

    Collect the deed, the purchase agreement, the latest maintenance fee and tax bills, and a note of reservations, deposits and elections for this year and next.

  2. Keep your account in good standing

    Make sure maintenance fees and loan payments are up to date: a broker says Marriott will not complete a transfer otherwise.

  3. Advertise your week or points

    Publish a listing with the resort or points, the season or use year, the maintenance fee and your asking price. On BidMyTimeshare.com buyers contact you directly, and you decide which offer to accept.

  4. Sign a purchase agreement

    Agree the price, who pays Marriott's resale fees and the closing costs, and the timetable in a written purchase agreement signed by you and the buyer.

  5. Submit it for the right of first refusal

    The signed purchase agreement goes to Marriott for its right-of-first-refusal review, which runs 15–30 days. Brokers say the closing company normally forwards it; owners report that sellers can also email Marriott Vacations Worldwide's request form with the signed contract to [email protected] (August 2025 report).

  6. Close through escrow

    According to a Marriott resale broker, a closing company holds the sale money in escrow, works with Marriott to transfer the deed and pays you once the transfer is complete. Owners report that a Marriott transfer takes three to four months in total.

Avoid resale and buyout scams

The US Federal Trade Commission warns that resale scammers guarantee an easy sale or say they already have a buyer, then ask the owner to pay thousands of dollars upfront (September 2025). The Marriott Vacation Clubs warn about buyout scams in the same way: unsolicited callers who promise that buyers are lined up, and third parties that ask for a fee upfront.

  • Contact Marriott before you use any third party that approaches you, as Marriott's resale guide suggests.
  • Report a scam to the FTC on 877-382-4357, the FBI's IC3 portal, the Better Business Bureau, local police and the attorney general's office in your state and in the company's state, as Marriott advises.
  • Before you pay or sign anything, search the company's name together with the words 'scam' or 'complaint' and get every promise and fee in writing, as the FTC advises.
  • On BidMyTimeshare.com you pay a one-time fee to publish your advertisement. We do not deal with buyers for you, take part in the sale or promise that your timeshare will sell.

Ready to sell your Marriott Vacation Club timeshare?

Advertise it on BidMyTimeshare.com for a one-time listing fee from $16.90. You set the price, buyers contact you directly, and you keep the full sale price: there is no commission.

Create your listingLet us write your listingWhat is my timeshare worth?

Frequently asked questions

Does Marriott have a right of first refusal?

Yes. Marriott reviews every signed resale contract and can buy the ownership itself on the same terms; the review runs 15–30 days depending on the resort, and a broker reports a $95 fee when Marriott waives the right.

What does Marriott charge on a resale?

Marriott does not publish its resale fees on an open page. According to a licensed resale broker, it charges resale buyers of points $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000), plus a $300 education fee for first-time owners and a $95 fee when it waives its right of first refusal. For US legacy weeks, RedWeek lists a $25 transfer fee plus the $95 fee.

Can I sell only part of my Destinations points?

Owners report that a Destinations points contract is made up of separate beneficial interests, so part of the points can be split off and sold (August 2025 report). Confirm the split with Marriott before you agree a sale.

Will the buyer get Abound or Marriott Bonvoy benefits?

Not in full. Resale legacy weeks cannot enrol in Abound or convert to Bonvoy points, resale points do not count toward the Reserve and Pinnacle tiers, and Bonvoy points you have already converted do not transfer to the buyer.

Will Marriott buy my timeshare back?

Marriott's Exit Services team takes some ownerships back but does not pay for them. It publishes no eligibility rules or fees; owners report free deed-backs in 2024 and early 2025, a $400 processing payment in August 2025 and, in one case, a wait of more than a year.

How long does it take to sell a Marriott timeshare?

Finding a buyer depends on the price and the resort. Once a contract is signed, the right-of-first-refusal review takes 15–30 days, and owners report that the whole transfer takes three to four months.

Can I sell my Marriott week in Marbella or elsewhere in Spain?

Yes, privately. Ask Marriott for the transfer fee and right-of-first-refusal details for your resort at [email protected]; Marbella Beach Resort, Playa Andaluza and Son Antem appear on a 2017 list of resorts with a 30-day right of first refusal, and a Marbella broker puts transfers at 60–90 business days.

Sources

Related guides

General information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change: confirm the current process with your resort or club in writing before you sign.