How to get out of a Bluegreen timeshare: your real options

Last updated 2026-07-26

How do you get out of a Bluegreen timeshare in the first place?

There's no single button for this. Getting out of a Bluegreen Vacation Club (BVC) points ownership or a legacy deeded week depends almost entirely on timing and what you actually own. If you just signed at a presentation this week, your fastest and cheapest exit is rescission, sometimes called a right of cancellation or "cooling off" period. Every state sets its own window, and it's short. Florida gives buyers 10 calendar days to cancel a timeshare purchase, under Fla. Stat. section 721.10 ^[1]. Other states range from about 5 to 15 days, and some count business days instead of calendar days, so you have to check the specific statute for the state where you signed, not where you live. If that window has closed, you move into a second tier of options: Bluegreen's own deed-back or surrender programs, selling or transferring the interest on the resale market, or, for owners in real financial distress, a paid third-party exit service. There's also a bottom-tier option nobody wants to hear about: doing nothing and letting the resort foreclose, which trashes your credit and doesn't erase what you already owe. We walk through the full decision tree for any brand at how to get out of a timeshare, but the Bluegreen-specific pieces below are what actually move the needle for BVC owners.

What is Bluegreen's rescission period, and how do I cancel in time?

Bluegreen's purchase contracts include a rescission clause required by the state where you signed, and the company's own owner materials tell buyers to send written notice, not a phone call, to cancel. A phone call to a sales rep does not protect you legally. You need it in writing, sent to the address in your contract, ideally by certified mail with a return receipt, before the deadline. Here's the trap: the clock usually starts the day you sign, not the day you get home and sober up on the idea. If you signed on vacation in Florida with an out-of-state address, you're still governed by Florida's window (10 days) because that's where the contract was executed, per Fla. Stat. section 721.10 ^[1]. Confirm your state's rescission window directly from the statute or your state attorney general's consumer page, because presentation reps sometimes misstate the deadline, whether on purpose or not. A few things to have ready when you send your cancellation letter: - Full legal names on the contract, exactly as printed

• Contract or account number
• The date you signed
• A clear sentence stating you are canceling / rescinding under your state's timeshare rescission law, citing the statute if you know it
• Request for a full refund of any deposit or down payment Keep a copy of everything and the mailing receipt. If Bluegreen doesn't process the refund within the timeframe your state law requires, that's when you'd escalate to your state attorney general's consumer protection division, not a random exit company that cold-called you.

What if my rescission period already ended?

Then rescission is off the table, and you're choosing between a deed-back, a resale, a transfer, or a paid exit path. This is where most Bluegreen owners actually are when they start Googling, because buyer's remorse rarely hits inside the 5-to-15-day window; it hits when the annual maintenance fee bill lands. Bluegreen has run an owner-facing exit avenue historically referred to informally as a "Bluegreen Vacation Club" deed-back or surrender program, where owners in good standing (fees current, no big balance owed) can sometimes hand the deed back to Bluegreen instead of selling on the open market. Availability, eligibility rules, and whether it's even open at a given time all change, and Bluegreen does not guarantee acceptance. The only way to get a current, accurate answer is to call Bluegreen's owner services line yourself and ask directly whether a deed-back or surrender program is currently open for your specific ownership type, since program details are not published in a way we can cite reliably here. If a deed-back isn't available, your realistic paths are resale (very low resale value, more below), a licensed transfer, or, if none of that works and the fees are genuinely unaffordable, a paid exit path using a company that charges only after performance or in a clearly staged, contract-defined way. We cover how to vet those companies at timeshare exit companies.

Does Bluegreen have a deed-back or exit program I can use?

Sometimes, but it's not an automatic right, and it's gated by your account being current. Deed-back programs generally require that you owe nothing on the original loan, that maintenance fees are paid up to date, and that the resort (or in this case Bluegreen Vacation Club as the manager) is willing to take the inventory back, which they're more likely to do for weeks or points they can resell easily. This matters because it flips the usual assumption. Owners often think they need to be behind on fees to get sympathy for an exit. It's the opposite: resorts and manager entities are far more willing to take back an interest from someone with a clean payment history than from someone who is delinquent, because a delinquent account is now a collections problem, not a simple deed transfer. If you're behind on fees and considering an exit, don't stop paying while you sort this out; going delinquent can trigger foreclosure proceedings and credit damage well before you've locked in any actual exit, and it removes you from eligibility for the easiest paths back out. We're not a law firm and can't tell you what to do about a specific balance owed, but the general public guidance from state consumer protection offices is consistent: address the debt, don't just stop paying and hope.

Can I just sell my Bluegreen timeshare instead?

You can try, and for some owners with desirable weeks or point packages in good locations, resale is realistic. But go in with your eyes open: the resale market for timeshares is brutal compared to what owners paid. A widely cited figure from the timeshare industry's own trade group: the average price paid for a timeshare interval was $23,940 in 2023, according to the American Resort Development Association's owner survey data ^[2]. Resale prices for the same interval routinely run a small fraction of that, often in the hundreds to low thousands of dollars, because the resale market is flooded with owners trying to exit and buyers know it. Steps that actually work for selling a timeshare: 1. Get a real read on value first. Check completed (more than listed) sales for your same resort and season on licensed resale marketplaces before you price it. 2. Confirm you're free to sell. If you're financing it through Bluegreen, you generally need the loan paid off first, since the lender holds the deed as collateral until then. 3. Use a licensed real estate broker or an established timeshare resale marketplace, not a company that asks for a large upfront "marketing fee" with no sale contingency. 4. Be honest in the listing about annual maintenance fees and any special assessments, since that's the first thing serious buyers ask. 5. Expect a low offer, possibly zero or a token dollar, especially for older weeks-based deeds in oversupplied resorts. Some owners end up paying a small amount just to get someone to take the deed via a transfer service, which is different from a sale. If you can't sell it for anything, a deed-back to Bluegreen (if open) or a transfer service that takes over deed and fee responsibility (verified, licensed, and not charging thousands upfront) is often the more realistic path than holding out for a buyer who may never show up.

How much does a Bluegreen timeshare cost, and how much are timeshares generally?

Upfront purchase prices for Bluegreen Vacation Club points packages commonly run from roughly $10,000 to $30,000+ depending on the number of points and whether it's a resale-market purchase or a Bluegreen developer purchase. Bluegreen doesn't publish a fixed price list and per-point retail pricing changes over time; the closest reliable industry benchmark is ARDA's reported 2023 average purchase price of $23,940 across the U.S. timeshare industry ^[2]. That purchase price is only step one. Every timeshare, Bluegreen included, carries an annual maintenance fee that increases most years, plus the possibility of special assessments after storm damage, renovations, or budget shortfalls. Industry-reported figures have put average annual maintenance fees in the roughly $1,000 to $1,200 range in recent years, and this number climbs with resort age and amenity level. Add in the fact that maintenance fees, unlike a mortgage, never get paid off; you owe them indefinitely as long as you own the interval, and that's the part that catches most owners off guard years down the line. We go deep on the fee math at how do you get out of a timeshare. So when someone asks "how much are timeshares," the honest answer has two separate price tags: the purchase price (often financed at high interest rates through the developer) and the recurring annual fee that exists whether you use the unit or not.

Are timeshares scams? What Bluegreen owners should actually watch for

The ownership product itself, a legally structured deeded interval or points club membership, is not inherently a scam; it's a real contract with real consumer protections, including the rescission right described above. What is genuinely full of scams is the exit industry that sprang up around owner regret. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau collects and publishes consumer complaints about financial products and services, including complaints describing timeshare-related exit, resale, and lending issues, through its public complaint database ^[3]. State attorneys general have separately pursued enforcement actions against timeshare exit companies for allegedly taking upfront fees without delivering; for example, the Missouri Attorney General's office announced legal action against a timeshare exit company over these practices ^[4]. Red flags specific to Bluegreen owners getting cold-called about an "exit" or "resale": - A caller claims to be "affiliated with Bluegreen" or says Bluegreen "authorized" them to handle your file. Verify directly with Bluegreen owner services before believing this.

• Any request for a large payment (often $2,000 to $10,000+) before any transfer, sale, or cancellation has actually happened.
• Pressure to act today, or claims that a buyer is waiting right now and will disappear if you don't wire money immediately.
• Requests to pay via wire transfer, gift card, or cryptocurrency, which are much harder to reverse or trace than a credit card.
• A company that claims it will get you out with no contingency, no refund policy, and a vague description of what actually happens to the deed. Your state attorney general's consumer protection office is a real, free resource to check complaints against a specific company before you pay anyone. We keep a running list of red-flag patterns and how to vet a company at timeshare exit companies and timeshare call list.

What are my realistic options for getting rid of a Bluegreen timeshare?

Rescission (cancel in writing)	Buyers still inside the state window	$0, refund owed	Days
Bluegreen deed-back/surrender (if open)	Owners current on fees, clean title	Often low or $0, sometimes a processing fee	Weeks to months
Resale via broker/marketplace	Desirable weeks/points, in-demand resorts	Broker commission, low or no sale proceeds	Months
Deed transfer service (licensed, vetted)	Unsellable deeds, owner just wants out	Few hundred to low thousands	Weeks to months
Paid timeshare exit company	Owners who've tried the above and failed	Often $2,000 to $8,000+, varies widely	Months to over a year
Do nothing / stop paying	No one, really	Credit damage, possible collections/foreclosure, fees still legally owed	N/A	That last row isn't really an "option," it's a warning. Walking away doesn't erase the debt; it just changes who's chasing you for it, and it can hit your credit report hard. Consumer protection regulators consistently advise against nonpayment as a strategy [3]. If you're deciding between the middle three rows (deed-back, resale, transfer service), start with the free options first: call Bluegreen directly and ask about deed-back eligibility, and get a real resale valuation before paying anyone for a transfer. Only look at paid exit services once you've confirmed the free and low-cost doors are actually closed.

Here's the honest ranking, roughly in order of cost and hassle, cheapest and fastest first. | Option | Best for | Rough cost to you | Speed |

Should I use a paid exit company, and how do I avoid getting scammed by one?

Sometimes a paid exit company is the right move, usually when you're deep in a loan, deed-back isn't offered, resale value is zero, and you genuinely can't carry the fees anymore. But this is the exact market segment scammers target hardest, so vetting matters more here than anywhere else in this process. Before paying anyone: - Check them with your state attorney general's consumer complaint database and the Better Business Bureau, and search the company name plus "complaint" or "lawsuit."

• Ask exactly what happens to your deed. A legitimate exit involves an actual transfer, surrender, or negotiated release, documented in writing, more than a promise to "handle it."
• Avoid full payment upfront with no milestone structure. Some states regulate how timeshare resale and advertising services can collect fees; California, for example, requires specific disclosures and licensing for timeshare resellers under its Vacation Ownership and Time-Share Act, Business and Professions Code sections 11210 through 11288 ^[5].
• Get everything in writing, including a specific description of services, a timeline, and a refund policy if they fail to deliver.
• Never wire money or use gift cards to pay an exit company. If they ask for that payment method, stop and walk away. This is also where a self-directed option like ExitHonest's $149 Exit Kit fits for some owners: it's a flat-fee, one-time toolkit (letter templates, step-by-step sequencing, and vetting checklists) built for owners who want to try the rescission, deed-back, and resale paths themselves before paying a $3,000+ exit company to do the same phone calls and paperwork. It's not a promise that any particular resort will accept a cancellation and it's not a law firm service, but for owners still early in the process, it's a much cheaper first move than an exit company retainer. You can start at /exit-kit-builder.

What should I do first, today, if I want out of my Bluegreen timeshare?

Start with the calendar, not a phone call to a stranger. First, check the date you signed against your state's rescission statute. If you're still inside the window, even by a day, send a written cancellation notice today by certified mail. This is free and it's the strongest legal right you have in this entire process. Second, if rescission has passed, call Bluegreen owner services directly and ask, in plain language, whether a deed-back or surrender program is currently open to owners in good standing. Write down the name of who you spoke to and the date. Third, get a real resale valuation from a licensed marketplace or broker, even if you suspect the number will be low. Knowing the real number protects you from a transfer service or exit company overselling what your ownership is "worth" or what their service is worth. Fourth, keep paying your fees and loan while you sort this out. Going delinquent to force Bluegreen's hand is a common but risky idea; it can trigger collections and credit damage faster than it triggers any sympathy or settlement. Fifth, before paying any company a fee to get you out, check them against your state attorney general's complaint records and the CFPB's published complaint database on financial products, including timeshare-related issues ^[3]. If a deal sounds too clean or too urgent, it probably is. For the general playbook that applies beyond Bluegreen specifically, see how to get out of timeshare and timeshare cancellation.

Frequently asked questions

How to get out of a timeshare fast?

The only truly fast exit is rescission, canceling in writing inside your state's statutory window (often 5 to 15 days from signing). Confirm your specific state's deadline, since it varies and some states count business days. Outside that window, no exit is fast; deed-backs, resales, and paid exit services all take weeks to over a year.

How do you get out of a timeshare after the rescission period ends?

Look at your resort's own deed-back or surrender program first (call and ask directly), then try resale through a licensed broker or marketplace, then consider a vetted deed transfer or paid exit service as a last resort. Keep paying fees throughout; nonpayment triggers collections and credit damage before it triggers any exit.

How to sell a timeshare, and will I actually get money for it?

List it through a licensed timeshare resale broker or established marketplace after confirming your loan is paid off. Most owners get little or nothing; resale prices are commonly a small fraction of the original purchase price, since supply from exiting owners far exceeds buyer demand for most resorts.

How to get rid of a timeshare if nobody will buy it?

If resale fails, ask your resort or club (Bluegreen Vacation Club, in this case) about a deed-back or surrender program for owners current on fees. If that's unavailable, a licensed deed transfer service or, as a last option, a paid exit company can move the deed, but vet any company through your state attorney general's office first.

Are timeshares scams?

The ownership contract itself is legal and regulated, with a required rescission period in every state. The scam risk is concentrated in the resale and exit industry: consumer regulators including the CFPB and multiple state attorneys general have documented companies charging large upfront fees while failing to deliver a promised sale or cancellation.

How much is a timeshare, and how much do timeshares cost overall?

The average U.S. timeshare purchase price was $23,940 in 2023, per ARDA's owner survey data. That's on top of annual maintenance fees, commonly in the $1,000 to $1,200+ range and rising most years, plus occasional special assessments for repairs or storm damage, none of which end until you're out of the ownership.

Does Bluegreen have an official exit or deed-back program?

Bluegreen has, at various times, offered deed-back or surrender options to owners in good standing (fees current, loan paid off), but availability isn't fixed or guaranteed. Call Bluegreen owner services directly to ask if a program is currently open for your specific ownership type; details change and aren't reliably published.

What happens if I just stop paying my Bluegreen maintenance fees?

Stopping payment doesn't cancel your ownership. It typically leads to late fees, collections calls, potential foreclosure on the timeshare interest, and damage to your credit report, while the underlying obligation may still be pursued. Nonpayment is not a recommended or reliable exit strategy according to consumer protection guidance.

Can I cancel my Bluegreen timeshare contract after the rescission period?

Not through simple cancellation; once the statutory rescission window closes, there's no automatic right to cancel. You'd need Bluegreen's cooperation through a deed-back, a resale, a transfer, or in rare cases a legal challenge to the contract itself if there was fraud or misrepresentation, which requires an attorney's review.

How do I know if a timeshare exit company is legitimate or a scam?

Check them against your state attorney general's consumer complaint database and the Better Business Bureau before paying anything. Legitimate companies explain exactly what happens to your deed, avoid demanding full payment upfront with no milestones, and never ask for wire transfers or gift cards, a pattern regulators specifically flag as a fraud indicator.

Is it worth paying a company to get me out of my timeshare?

Sometimes, if you've already tried the free routes (rescission window passed, deed-back unavailable, resale value is zero) and the fees are unaffordable. Compare a flat-fee, self-directed toolkit against a full-service exit company's retainer, since costs for paid exit companies often run $2,000 to $8,000 or more with no promised outcome.

How long does a Bluegreen timeshare rescission period last?

It depends entirely on the state where you signed the contract, not where you live. Florida requires 10 calendar days, and other states range roughly from 5 to 15 days, sometimes counted as business days. Always confirm the exact statute for your signing state rather than relying on what the sales rep told you.

Sources

1. Florida Statutes section 721.10, Rescission of contract: Florida requires a 10-calendar-day rescission period for timeshare purchases
2. American Resort Development Association (ARDA), 2023 State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry data as reported in ARDA press materials: Average U.S. timeshare purchase price and typical annual maintenance fee ranges
3. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database (data.gov / CFPB dataset): Documented consumer complaint patterns describing timeshare exit companies collecting upfront fees without delivering promised results
4. Missouri Attorney General, press release announcing lawsuit against a timeshare exit company: State attorney general enforcement action against a timeshare exit company for allegedly taking upfront payments without delivering the promised exit
5. California Business and Professions Code, Vacation Ownership and Time-Share Act of 2004, sections 11210-11288: California requires specific licensing and disclosure rules for timeshare resale and advertising services
6. Federal Trade Commission Act consumer protection enforcement authority, 15 U.S.C. section 45: Federal statutory basis for FTC and state action against unfair or deceptive practices, including in timeshare resale and exit marketing