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2013 West Regional Meeting HOA Inventory: An Interactive Workshop Christopher McGill, Interval International Clark Rowley, SmartChoice Timeshare Resales R. Scott MacGregor, CaryMacGregor
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2013 West Regional Meeting Your Discussion Leaders Clark Rowley Director of Sales, Marketing & Public Relations SmartChoice Timeshare Resales DBA Luxury Residence Club Resales Authorized Resale Broker for Four Seasons Residence Clubs Christopher McGill Director, Resort Sales & Service – Western Region R. Scott MacGregor Principal, CaryMacGregor Welcome!
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2013 West Regional Meeting 1. HOA Inventory: Why does it matter? 2. YOU are the experts: What do you think? What is the role of the Board of Directors and Management Team in facilitating a successful HOA Resale Program? What product are you offering and is what modern consumers want to buy? What professional resources do you need to make your resale program effective? 3. We collaborate: Best Practices Session Format
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2013 West Regional Meeting 1,550 timeshare resorts in US 1 –Approximately 1,100 developed before 1989 –Average size 1989: 56 units; 2010: 110 units –HOA’s own 22% of inventory (Resorts pre-1995) Unsold inventory = Special Assessments 2 –25.7% inventory unsold in HOA resorts –21% had levied special assessment in last 3 yrs. Scale of problem is increasing 3 –HOA inventory increased 338% from 2003-2011 –Average allowance for bad debt is 25% of A/R HOA Inventory: Why does it Matter? 1: ARDA 2012 State of the Industry 2: ARDA 2011 Survey of HOA-controlled Resorts 3: Averett Warmus Durkee 2012 Financial Trends & Benchmarking Study
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2013 West Regional Meeting HOA Inventory: Why does it Matter?
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2013 West Regional Meeting Fiduciary and ethical responsibilities of the Board of Directors and Management: –Maintain the value of ownership Give away = $0 value Provide exit options for owners? Prevent scams? –Cost of ownership: Maintenance Fees plus special assessments –Long-term stability of resort The resort is always in sales! –Compliance with Resort Documents & laws What are you selling, and how? HOA Inventory: Why does it Matter?
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2013 West Regional Meeting HOA Inventory: Why does it Matter? Consumers want: Flexible use programs Exit options These may not be what your resort’s documents provide!
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2013 West Regional Meeting Table assignments & table leaders 20 Minutes: 2 or 3 “Best Practice” statements What are the roles of the Board of Directors and Management Team in facilitating a successful HOA Resale Program? How do you align the products you offer and deliver with what modern consumers want to buy? What professional resources do you need to make your resale program effective? Collect most compelling & concise statements YOU are the experts: what do you think?
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2013 West Regional Meeting What are the roles of the Board and Management in facilitating a successful HOA Resale Program? Preparing the resort for sales: Does the resort deliver a great vacation experience? Do you have a great web & social presence? Does it have a viable, long-term financial plan? What is the inventory? Is it clear, and clearly identified? Are the owners ready, informed and involved? Is the resort “sales friendly?” How will you support the sales program? How will you welcome and on-board new owners? We Collaborate: Best Practices Clark Rowley & Christopher McGill: Subject Matter Experts
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2013 West Regional Meeting How do you align the products you offer and deliver with what modern consumers want to buy? Who are your target markets? What products do your document currently allow? Can you offer other product types? Points Document amendments HOA Inventory Trust alternatives? Internal exchange Split week / nightly use options Third-party Club options We Collaborate: Best Practices Clark Rowley & Christopher McGill: Subject Matter Experts
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2013 West Regional Meeting What professional resources do you need to make your resale program effective? Legal assistance with documentation, licensing, marketing issues, etc. Foreclosure, title, & escrow Marketing collateral: Websites, rack cards, brochures, etc. Exchange partners: Enhance the buying and ownership experiences Sales: Brokers & sales professionals: on-site and/or offsite? We Collaborate: Best Practices Clark Rowley & Christopher McGill: Subject Matter Experts
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2013 West Regional Meeting Collect all statements for compilation and distribution Feedback from the field: What were your experiences? We Collaborate: Best Practices
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