Home-Based timeshare resale agent

Timeshare owners who want to sell, and in some deals buyers looking for a lower-cost resale purchase.

A commission when a sale closes, usually a percentage of the sale price. You are paid on results, not on upfront listing fees.

• Honest, clear communication
• Sales and negotiation
• Handling contracts and paperwork
• Patience with long sales cycles

• Licensing: many states require a real estate license to broker resales, so check your state before taking any listing
• Advance-fee scams are common in this industry; check your state's rules on charging upfront fees and avoid anything that looks like one
• Many resorts have transfer fees, rights of first refusal or restrictions that can delay or block a sale
• Errors and omissions and general liability insurance, plus your brokerage's requirements
• Sales can take months to close, so income can be uneven

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on licensing and training, listing and marketing tools, and insurance. These are estimates, so check what your state requires before budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many sales you close and your commission. These are estimates, not guarantees. Sales can take months to close, so income can be uneven.

Many states require a real estate license to broker resales, so check yours before taking any listing. Also check your state's rules on upfront fees, since advance-fee scams are common, resort transfer fees and restrictions, and errors and omissions insurance.