Business ProfileforHome Acre Real Estate

This company came to the attention of BBB in September 2015 due to customer inquires. Consumers report receiving unsolicited phone calls from a broker claiming to be with Home Acre Real Estate with a resale offer for the consumer's timeshare claiming they have a buyer for the property. BBB visited the address where Home Acre Real Estate claims to be located (207 12th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203), and could locate no such business at that address. In addition, BBB called the advertised phone numbers 615-457-8262 and 615-535-9666 on multiple occasions requesting information from the company. The company has not returned BBB's calls. BBB checked with the State of Tennessee and Home Acre Real Estate does not have a corporate filing, does not have a state business license, and does not have a real estate license. If you have done business with Home Acre Real Estate, BBB would like to speak with you. Please call 615.250.4222. BBB advises timeshare owners to be wary of brokers who call out of the blue, ask for advance fees, and say they have prospective buyers. Many times, consumers pay the fees and never hear back from the company. In addition: *Use a Business You Can Trust - Make sure the timeshare re-seller you use has a good reputation and rating with BBB. *Confirm Licensing Requirements - Some timeshare re-sellers will use fake addresses or PO boxes in order to mislead timeshare owners. Confirm where the company is located and in what states it does business. Ask if the salespeople are licensed to sell real estate where your timeshare is located, and verify this with the licensing board. *Check the Facts/Figures and Get Everything in Writing - Find out if the business charges a commission. Do they handle the entire closing and provide escrow services? Do they charge an up-front listing or advertising fee? What does it cover and is it refundable? *Be Wary of Upfront Fees - Many complainants to BBB were burned by companies charging an advanced fee for services or were told that they just had to pay closing costs and that timeshare would be taken off their hands. Consider opting for a company that offers to sell for a fee only after the timeshare is sold. *Don't fall for the Hard Sell or an Offer That Sounds Too Good To Be True! - Don't agree to anything over the phone but instead ask the salesperson to send you written materials. Always take the time to think it over and don't be pressured. Unscrupulous timeshare re-sellers may claim that your property is in demand and they can sell it immediately. Unfortunately, these are often empty promises.