Russel Smith

Timeshare Freedom Partners
4.3(18 reviews)

Reviews mentioning Russel Smith

Hilton Points - Sold in 88 Days Despite Complications

JP Mutual Management
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HGVC sale had buyer complications but Russel still delivered within the 90-day window. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-30: Marketing attracted quick interest. Days 31-45: First buyer's financing fell through. Days 46-60: Russel found backup buyer immediately. Days 61-88: Second buyer closed successfully. Net proceeds: $7,800. Even with complications, completed in 88 days - within the 90-day commitment.

12/14/2025

Hyatt Sedona - Sold in 42 Days

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Sold my Hyatt Residence Club week in Sedona through JP Mutual's 90-day marketing program. Completed well ahead of schedule. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-3: Russel accepted my Hyatt week for marketing. Competitive pricing based on Sedona market data. Days 4-20: Active marketing and advertising to Hyatt buyers. Their targeted approach reached qualified buyers quickly. Days 21-28: Received and accepted an offer. JP Mutual coordinated all documentation. Days 29-42: Closing completed with Hyatt. Funds received. Total: 42 days from acceptance to closing. Net proceeds: $11,200. Their 90-day commitment gave me confidence, but they delivered in less than half that time.

12/14/2025

DVC Sell AND Buy - Both Under 90 Days

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Completed two DVC transactions with Russel - both within JP Mutual's 90-day commitment. Selling Beach Club (Days 1-50): Days 1-7: Russel accepted my 100 Beach Club points for marketing. Days 8-35: Marketing reached qualified DVC buyers. Days 36-50: Offer, ROFR, and closing completed. Net: $16,500. Buying Boulder Ridge (Days 1-65): Days 1-10: Russel found 220-point contract with perfect use year. Days 11-45: ROFR period - Disney waived. Days 46-65: Closing completed. Total cost: $28,600. Both transactions under 90 days. Net upgrade cost: only $12,000 out of pocket for a larger, better-fit DVC ownership.

12/3/2025

Bluegreen Points - Sold Within 90 Days

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Had 20,000 Bluegreen Traveler Plus points. JP Mutual accepted them for their 90-day marketing program and delivered. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-10: Russel evaluated my ownership and confirmed my higher-tier Bluegreen points had resale value. Accepted for marketing at competitive pricing. Days 11-50: Active marketing to Bluegreen buyers. Bluegreen moves slower than Disney but their advertising worked. Days 51-60: Received and negotiated offer. Settled at $0.32/point. Days 61-85: Closing process with Bluegreen transfer. Day 85: Transfer completed, funds received. Net proceeds: approximately $5,600. Their 90-day marketing commitment delivered exactly as promised.

11/26/2025

Marriott Grande Vista - Sold in 70 Days

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Sold my Marriott Grande Vista platinum week through Russel's 90-day marketing program. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-7: Russel accepted my Orlando week for marketing at realistic pricing. Days 8-35: Active marketing to Marriott buyers. Days 36-45: Received and accepted offer. Days 46-70: ROFR and closing completed. Net proceeds: $8,400. All within 90 days as promised.

11/23/2025

Shell Vacations - Exit in 87 Days

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Shell Vacations is notoriously difficult. Russel delivered within the 90-day window. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-15: Russel accepted ownership and researched Shell's corporate structure. Days 16-60: Corporate escalation through established Shell relationships. Days 61-80: Shell ownership resolution team engaged and agreed to exit. Days 81-87: Documents signed, release received. Their 90-day commitment delivered a solution on day 87.

11/20/2025

Excellent Communication and Results

Timeshare Freedom Partners
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I worked with this company for approximately 3 months to complete my timeshare exit. The initial consultation took about 2 weeks, during which they reviewed my ownership documents and explained their 2-phase process in detail. Phase 1 involved document collection and contract analysis, which was thorough and professional. Phase 2 was the negotiation with the resort, where my case manager kept me informed throughout. The team communicated regularly via email and phone calls. The final phase involved signing release documents and waiting for resort confirmation. I received my official release letter 4 weeks after the paperwork was submitted. Total cost: $5000 (as quoted). I would recommend this company to others in similar situations.

11/5/2025

DVC Polynesian - Bought in 58 Days

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Bought 250 DVC Polynesian points through Russel within their 90-day framework. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-5: Russel found a rare Polynesian contract matching my criteria. Days 6-10: Made offer, seller accepted. Days 11-45: Disney ROFR period. They took most of their 30 days but passed. Days 46-58: Closing completed, Disney membership received. Saved over $26,000 vs direct from Disney. All within 90 days.

10/30/2025

Hilton Flamingo - Sold in 77 Days

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Sold my HGVC Flamingo points through Russel's 90-day marketing program. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-14: Russel accepted my ownership for marketing at competitive pricing. Days 15-35: Marketing attracted qualified HGVC buyers. Days 36-45: Received and accepted offer. Days 46-77: ROFR wait and closing completed. Net proceeds: $5,800. Professional and efficient - all within 90 days.

10/30/2025

DVC Bay Lake Tower - Sold in 75 Days

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JP Mutual made selling my timeshare incredibly smooth. Here is how their 90-day marketing process works: What I Had: 150 DVC points at Bay Lake Tower. Ready to move on after 14 years of ownership. The Process: Week 1 - Acceptance: After our initial call, JP Mutual reviewed my ownership documents and accepted my property for marketing. They explained their 90-day marketing commitment and showed me comparable sales data to set realistic pricing expectations. Weeks 2-6 - Marketing & Advertising: They put my listing on their platform plus partner sites with professional descriptions. Weekly reports showed page views and buyer inquiries. Their targeted advertising reached qualified DVC buyers specifically. Weeks 7-10 - Offer Received & Closing: By week 7, we had an acceptable offer. JP Mutual coordinated everything with the buyer and title company. All documents signed electronically. Week 11 - Completed: Disney processed the transfer and I received my funds. Total time from acceptance to closing: 75 days. Their 90-day marketing window gave me confidence there was a real timeline, and they delivered well ahead of schedule.

10/25/2025

Successful Resale After Strategic Pricing

Timeshare Freedom Partners
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I initially contacted this company to list my Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare in Orlando. The process began with a detailed property evaluation where they assessed the resort, unit size, view, season, and points allocation. Week 1: Initial consultation and property evaluation. They pulled comparable sales data and recommended listing at $8,500 (I originally wanted $12,000). Weeks 2-4: Professional photography wasn't available for my resort, so we used marketing photos. They created the listing with detailed descriptions of the resort amenities and my specific ownership benefits. Months 2-3: The listing was active on multiple platforms. I received the first serious inquiry at week 6. Two potential buyers toured the resort but didn't make offers. Month 4: Received an offer at $7,200. After negotiation through my rep, we settled at $7,800. Months 5-6: Escrow and transfer process. The buyer's financing took 3 weeks to clear. Title transfer was handled by their in-house closing team. Total time from listing to close: 6 months. Net proceeds after commission and fees: $6,240.

10/23/2025

Mount Snow Vermont - Marketing Found Our Buyer

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Sold my Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort week in Vermont through JP Mutual. Their marketing and advertising found a buyer and they completed the middle-man process beautifully. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-5: Russel accepted my Vermont ski week for marketing. Set competitive pricing for the ski resort market. Days 6-40: Their marketing and advertising went to work. They listed on their platform and partner sites, targeting ski resort enthusiasts specifically. Days 41-55: Their advertising resulted in a qualified buyer reaching out. The buyer was vetted and serious about purchasing. Days 56-70: JP Mutual served as the middle-man, coordinating all documentation between me and the buyer. They handled escrow, title work, and resort transfer paperwork. Days 71-80: Transfer completed with Mount Snow. I received my funds, buyer received their ski week. Total: 80 days from acceptance to close. Their marketing and advertising put my property in front of the right buyer, and their middle-man coordination made closing seamless.

10/17/2025

Wyndham Bonnet Creek - Sold in 56 Days

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Other companies said my Wyndham points were worthless. Russel proved them wrong within his 90-day window. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-10: Russel evaluated my Bonnet Creek points and confirmed resale value existed for this premium Wyndham property. Days 11-40: Marketing to Wyndham buyers. Bonnet Creek has actual demand unlike generic Wyndham. Days 41-50: Received and accepted offer. Days 51-56: Closing completed. Net proceeds: approximately $3,200. Got money instead of paying $4,000 for exit services. All within 90 days.

10/6/2025

DVC Animal Kingdom - Bought in 63 Days

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Purchased 200 DVC points at Animal Kingdom Lodge through JP Mutual. Their 90-day timeline made the process smooth. The Buying Process: Days 1-7: JP Mutual matched me with available AKL contracts. Russel explained use years and helped me find the right fit. Days 8-14: Made offer, seller accepted. JP Mutual coordinated all documentation. Days 15-45: Disney ROFR period. This takes 30 days by rule. JP Mutual kept me informed throughout. Days 46-63: ROFR waived! Title work and Disney member transfer completed. Day 63: Received my Disney welcome packet. Saved over $18,000 compared to buying direct from Disney. Their 90-day commitment meant I knew there was a real timeline for the entire process.

9/22/2025

Hilton HGV Points - 82 Days Start to Finish

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Sold 10,000 HGVC Las Vegas points through JP Mutual's 90-day marketing program. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-5 - Acceptance: Russel Smith reviewed my ownership and accepted it for marketing. Set competitive pricing based on comparable sales data. Days 6-35 - Marketing & Advertising: My listing was actively marketed to Hilton buyers. Weekly reports showed strong interest with multiple inquiries. Days 36-50 - Offer & Agreement: Received and accepted an offer at fair market value. JP Mutual coordinated all documentation. Days 51-82 - ROFR & Closing: Hilton took their standard 30 days for ROFR review and waived their right. Final transfer completed on day 82. Net proceeds: Approximately $9,400 after commission and closing costs. The entire process fit comfortably within their 90-day commitment.

8/15/2025

DVC Saratoga Springs - First Purchase in 52 Days

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First-time DVC buyer. Russel completed my purchase within JP Mutual's 90-day framework. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-7: Russel educated me on DVC and found a 200-point Saratoga contract. Days 8-14: Made offer, accepted. Days 15-40: Disney ROFR period - they waived in about 3 weeks. Days 41-52: Closing completed, member ID received. Saved thousands vs direct Disney. Completed in 52 days.

7/12/2025

Diamond Resorts Hawaii - Sold Within 90 Days

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JP Mutual accepted my Diamond Hawaii points for their 90-day marketing program. Unlike other companies pushing expensive exit packages, they actually found a buyer. The 90-Day Marketing Process: Days 1-10 - Acceptance & Strategy: Russel Smith analyzed my Diamond ownership and determined my Hawaii collection points had resale value due to the attached home resort. He accepted them for marketing. Days 11-55 - Marketing & Advertising: Active promotion to Diamond buyers. Weekly reports showed steady interest. Diamond moves slower than Disney but their targeted advertising worked. Days 56-70 - Offer Received: Received an acceptable offer. JP Mutual coordinated all documentation and buyer verification. Days 71-88 - Closing: Diamond's transfer process completed. Funds received on day 88. Net proceeds: Approximately $4,200. Within their 90-day commitment, I got money instead of paying for exit services.

7/5/2025

WorldMark Credits - Sold in 72 Days

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Sold 12,000 WorldMark credits through JP Mutual's 90-day marketing program. The 90-Day Process: Days 1-7: Russel accepted my WorldMark credits for marketing at competitive pricing based on recent sales data. Days 8-42: Active marketing period. WorldMark has a specific buyer audience and their advertising reached those buyers. Days 43-50: Received and accepted offer at fair market value. Days 51-72: Closing process with WorldMark/Wyndham transfer. Day 72: Transfer completed, funds received. Net proceeds: approximately $4,300. Their 90-day marketing commitment delivered results well within the window.

7/3/2025