In my experience, many consumers are introduced to WorldMark by Wyndham ("Wyndham") through promotions like raffle entries, prize giveaways, or free vacation offers—just for attending a timeshare presentation. Most people I’ve spoken with never intended to purchase a timeshare. However, once inside, these presentations can be high-pressure and filled with emotionally manipulative tactics.
As someone who has worked with dozens of clients in these situations, I’ve seen several common patterns in the misrepresentations they report:
In reality, many later learn that their timeshare has no value, is nearly impossible to sell, there is no exit program, and they are stuck in the timeshare for life, paying ever-increasing maintenance fees.
As of today, Wyndham timeshares are frequently listed on eBay for $1 or less, including those with hundreds of thousands of annual points and fully paid off mortgages. Examples as of May 9, 2025, include:
Wyndham Grand Desert – 618,000 annual points: Listed for $1
Wyndham Clearwater Beach – 931,000 annual points: Listed for $1
Wyndham Riverside Suites – 112,000 annual points: Listed for $1
In my opinion, this shows there is little to no resale demand for these timeshares—even when the mortgage is fully paid off.
In my experience, some Wyndham owners enjoy their timeshare at first. But over time, they travel less, realize they aren’t saving money, or their life circumstances change. That’s when they try to exit—only to discover how difficult it is.
Wyndham promotes a program called Certified Exit by Wyndham, but I’ve found it’s often:
Only available to owners with paid-off contracts (fully paid off "mortgages"),
Subject to vague and unpublished eligibility criteria,
Requires payment of an exit fee, just to surrender the interest.
Meanwhile, maintenance fees continue to increase year after year—and remain in place for life.
From my experience helping people in these situations, there are only two consistently effective ways to get out of a Wyndham timeshare:
Most Wyndham contracts I’ve reviewed contain mandatory arbitration clauses, which means formal disputes must be resolved through private arbitration instead of court.
Arbitration can be faster and less expensive than a trial. It often allows:
Streamlined evidence collection,
A quicker resolution,
A neutral third-party decision-maker.
In cases without arbitration clauses, I’ve helped clients file lawsuits in state courts—often in the jurisdiction where the sales took place or where Wyndham is incorporated as a business.
In my opinion, litigation or arbitration gives owners the best chance of cancellation and compensation, especially when the sales tactics were deceptive.
Some owners I’ve worked with choose to default on the loan or maintenance fees. While I don’t recommend this lightly, it is a route many take when legal help is out of reach.
Consequences may include:
Damage to credit scores,
Persistent collection efforts,
Eventual non-judicial foreclosure,
From what I have observed Wyndham, and other timeshare companies will usually make aggressive collections attempts for between 2-5 years and then eventually reclaim the timeshare interest through a non-judicial foreclosure, but rarely pursues further legal action. However, beware, Wyndham could pursue a deficiency judgment if they so choose.
In my opinion, the timeshare industry, including WorldMark by Wyndham, relies on misleading and high-pressure sales tactics that leave many consumers with long-term regrets. Exiting is not easy, but it is possible. I strongly recommend speaking with an attorney experienced in timeshare law before deciding how to proceed. You may have more options than you think. NEVER HIRE A TIMEHARE EXIT COMPANY. They are just as bad as the timeshare companies themselves.
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