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		<title>ARDA Convention in Orlando</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2011/03/29/arda-convention-in-orlando/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was there for the first day and the Magna booth was swamped with people. What we heard was that Magna Timeshare software has the deepest coverage of timeshare, vacation club, travel club and fractional software out there. One person surveyed the competitors and Magna. He found that only Magna covered the complete range of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was there for the first day and the Magna booth was swamped with people. What we heard was that Magna Timeshare software has the deepest coverage of timeshare, vacation club, travel club and fractional software out there. One person surveyed the competitors and Magna. He found that only Magna covered the complete range of products with so many reports and processes that were missing elsewhere!

We have know this all along. It is our pitch. More reports, less work, more information on more devices! Magna Timeshare Software.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Timeshare Sales Transparency</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/10/04/timeshare-sales-transparency/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have recently completed a survey from Perspective Magazine and read their article on timeshare sales transparency, AKA, tell the prices up front, here http://perspectivemagazine.com/blog/2010/06/05/timeshare-sales-transparency/ My response is: The aspect of honesty and integrity might be more appealing to approach and reform than the publication of pricing upfront. Even the used and new car industry [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have recently completed a survey from Perspective Magazine and read their article on timeshare sales transparency, AKA, tell the prices up front, here <a href="http://perspectivemagazine.com/blog/2010/06/05/timeshare-sales-transparency/">http://perspectivemagazine.com/blog/2010/06/05/timeshare-sales-transparency/</a>

My response is:
The aspect of honesty and integrity might be more appealing to approach and reform than the publication of pricing upfront. Even the used and new car industry tries to claim this "transparency" yet, we all know we can haggle over prices on almost every car lot. Or go on Ebay!

The only thing that has changed in the car sales industry is that only some places say, the price is the price.

With resales of timeshare on ebay and classified ads and resale companies, advertising your MUCH HIGHER price is certain marketing death.

There is a discussion on LinkedIN that is interesting.

<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&amp;gid=131761&amp;type=member&amp;item=29924208&amp;commentID=23937137&amp;goback=.gmp_131761&amp;report.success=8ULbKyXO6NDvmoK7o030UNOYGZKrvdhBhypZ_w8EpQrrQI-BBjkmxwkEOwBjLE28YyDIxcyEO7_TA_giuRN#commentID_23937137">Linked in thread on TImeshare Professionals Wiki</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What is Timeshare Software?</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/09/24/what-is-timeshare-software/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jpf</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[timeshare software]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Timeshare refers to a type of shared property ownership. In a timeshare, there are several owners, each of whom has rights to a property, which can be configured in a large number of ways. Sometimes it is really a club type of operation. Timeshare ownership is popular for recreation, resort, and vacation club properties. Timeshare [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeshare">Timeshare</a> refers to a type of shared property ownership. In a timeshare, there are several owners, each of whom has rights to a property, which can be configured in a large number of ways. Sometimes it is really a club type  of operation. Timeshare ownership is popular for recreation, resort, and vacation club properties. <a href="http://www.magna.net/">Timeshare software</a> is software specifically designed to assist in and streamline the entire group of enterprises involved in timeshare properties.
<p>
Timeshare software has some unique facets. Unlike whole-owner management, timeshare software has to account for the ownership of each unit by possibly 104 (biennial) people ad  changeover of residency, like a hotel, with check-ins and check-outs, and housekeeping in between. Also, because timeshares are created on different models, timeshare software is generally created to handle a variety of different ownership concept, including contracts, eight-share, fixed week, float week, point-based, and quarter-share, as well as arrangements that are annual or biennial, and right-to-use or split-use weeks. Certain timeshare software can combine multiple types of timeshare along with whole ownership and/or hotel room rental.
<p>
Often the work timeshare software refers to software written for anything that walks or talks like timeshare, such as fractionals, vacation clubs etc. Usually timeshare software is used for operations where people are marketed to to come to a presentation, they often get gifts or premiums for those presentations, a sales rep tours or talks to them about the product being sold, a manager takes over to make the final sale, paperwork is printed, commissions are paid, marketing commissions are paid, deals are financed and the occupancy of a resort condo is given in exchange for the above activities to the purchaser.
<p>
Timeshare software is is not useful unless it is divided into modules by the departments that may be involved in a timeshare enterprise. In this case, one may find separate timeshare software modules for marketing, sales, management, and finance. The marketing module might contain subcategories such as managing leads and fulfillment, tours, and inventory. In the sales module, one might find tracking abilities, document templates for contracts, loan notes, statements, and emails, as well as storage capability for documents. Sales campaigns and ongoing contact with newsletters may also be part of the package.
</p>
<p>
The management segment is likely to have a reservations system and history. Also important is a property management section for keeping track of check-in and check-out, maintenance, and housekeeping, as well as rental agreements. In the finance module, one may find details of the mortgages, maintenance fees, and collections.
<p>
Integration between different modules within the timeshare group is essential, but some software provides external integration as well. For timeshares that are integrated with tours, timeshare software packages may offer integration with the tour vendor for ease of booking. Contracts and commissions can be automatically generated.
</p>
<p>Some software requires arduous installation on-site of software some is only web based or "ASP" model, the best is one that allows either server on-site or web or "ASP" or subscription basis
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		<title>Maintenance Fee Biling Season</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/09/24/maintenance-fee-biling-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here at Magna Timeshare Software we are busy making sure that our clients are billing maintenance fees and getting yearly dues back in. Good thing we have a perfect billing system that determines points, biennials and annuals and bills just correctly. I sort of feel like the Maytag repairman. Not much to do. Important to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here at Magna Timeshare Software we are busy making sure that our clients are billing maintenance fees and getting yearly dues back in.</p>
<p>Good thing we have a perfect billing system that determines points, biennials and annuals and bills just correctly. I sort of feel like the Maytag repairman. Not much to do.</p>
<p>Important to remember that 2009 finall billings should be done concurrent with the 2010 billing as there are pender to good contract happening that need to be billed. </p>
<p>Luck Magna clients get proper aging for time share. These aging reports are aged based on year as it is an Annual billing. Quickbooks and other recieveables programs are not appropriate for this kind of thing.</p>
<p>Call us now for a complete renovation of your timeshare billing program!  407-352-2402</p>
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		<title>New place to learn about what Timeshare Software is.</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/08/05/new-place-to-learn-about-what-timeshare-software-is/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jpf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-timeshare-software.htm is a new place that references Timeshare Software. It is well written. At Magna Timeshare Software we manage the CRM abilities of timeshare resorts. Our software will work with marketing, sales, commissions, fundings, loan servicing, financing, maintenance fees and reservations. Most of the software is not third party software so we have High availability [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-timeshare-software.htm">http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-timeshare-software.htm</a> is a new place that references Timeshare Software. It is well written.</p>
<p>At Magna Timeshare Software we manage the CRM abilities of timeshare resorts. Our software will work with marketing, sales, commissions, fundings, loan servicing, financing, maintenance fees and reservations. </p>
<p>Most of the software is not third party software so we have High availability to code and modifiations.</p>
<p>Please find out more at <a href="http://www.MagnaTimeshareSoftware.com/">http://www.MagnaTimeshareSoftware.com/</a> OR http://www.magna.net/</p>
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		<title>VIPPRE® Desktop SDK Antivirus SDK PLUS Antispyware Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/08/04/vivippre%c2%ae-desktop-sdk-antivirus-sdk-plus-antispyware-technology/</link>
		<comments>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/08/04/vivippre%c2%ae-desktop-sdk-antivirus-sdk-plus-antispyware-technology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jpf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is VERY funny. Reminds me of most things in the Microsoft world. Please note Mac and Linux users do not need this at all!!! No viruses are spread through email, phishing attacks are sent. But hey if you are dumb enough to click on a link in email and type in the nuclear launch [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is VERY funny. Reminds me of most things in the Microsoft world. Please note Mac and Linux users do not need this at all!!!</p>
<p>No viruses are spread through email, phishing attacks are sent. But hey if you are dumb enough to click on a link in email and type in the nuclear launch codes, then, there is no hope for you.</p>
<p>In linux, install a SMB server system or just load a Fedora or Ubuntu distribution with, spamassassin, postfix, apache, MySQL and clamavis. This configuration will do MORE than anything you pay for.</p>
<p>So basically this is like buy a TV dinner rather than getting food from the Organic food store.</p>
<p>Need Help? We can do the installation for you. Call Magna Computer Corp 407-352-2402 or email sales@magna.net</p>
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		<title>Travel Promotions Act is Again Passed by Congress</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/03/12/travel-promotions-act-is-again-passed-by-congress/</link>
		<comments>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/03/12/travel-promotions-act-is-again-passed-by-congress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jpf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Travel Promotion Act is tendered on the fact that "Promoting travel is critical to both America’s economy and public diplomacy." Overseas travel to the U.S. continues to be down compared to pre 9/11 figures. In contrast, global tourism has increased by 30%, that's 35 million new travelers, over the same time period. http://www.timeshare-info.org/2010/03/travel-promotions-act-is-again-passed.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&#38;utm_medium=twitter]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Travel Promotion Act is tendered on the fact that "Promoting travel is critical to both America’s economy and public diplomacy." Overseas travel to the U.S. continues to be down compared to pre 9/11 figures. In contrast, global tourism has increased by 30%, that's 35 million new travelers, over the same time period.</p>
<p>http://www.timeshare-info.org/2010/03/travel-promotions-act-is-again-passed.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;utm_medium=twitter</p>
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		<title>The Value of Magna Timeshare Software.</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/02/03/the-value-of-magna-timeshare-software/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jpf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The value of MAGNA Timeshare Software One of the keys to success is to surround your self with the right people. With Magna Timeshare Software your resort will gain from the expertise and background of our knowledgeable staff. During any major system change over or implementation it is important to have knowledgeable experienced people guiding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>The value of MAGNA Timeshare Software </h3>
<p>One of the keys to success is to surround your self with the right people. With Magna Timeshare Software your resort will gain from the expertise and background of our knowledgeable staff. During any major system change over or implementation it is important to have knowledgeable experienced people guiding your business through the transition; MAGNA knows Timeshare.</p>
<p>When you invest in MAGNA its more like you are hiring a consultant and the software is just a tool they use to create the standard business process.</p>
<p>  Spend money to save money……</p>
<p>You are spending money up front, investing in data management software.</p>
<p>The cost of the software pays for it self quickly.</p>
<p>Eliminating the need to hire more staff – automating and consolidating duties requires less man power.</p>
<p>·       Many of MAGNA’s ASP clients don’t even have one full time IT person on staff, because it is not needed. For our clients who manage their own server most only employ a one to a few IT personnel full time.</p>
<p>·       700,000 mortgage transactions for one client has recently been reported. MAGNA has saved that client millions of dollars by managing collections in-house.</p>
<p>·       Contracts can be quickly generated from MAGNA; some clients claim as fast as 3 min. Your need for many contract persons is greatly minimized when you use MAGNA.</p>
<p>Preventing costly and timely law suites by creating a standard business process and locking your documents from unwanted changes</p>
<p>·       One client recently saved more than $8,000 and month by having the MAGNA system auto generate one of their pre-approved legal documents.</p>
<p>·       One client saved close to $364,000 in marketing fees compared to previous years when they did not use MAGNA by identifying guest who were not qualified due to touring within the non-qualified time period.</p>
<p>·       MAGNA smart docs will auto-generate the correct document based on variables you enter into the contract data entry screen. The data is then merged on server, into the correct document and printed. Your staff does not have to add or delete words or paragraphs, leaving your lawyer approved documents safe from un-wanted changes.  </p>
<p>Why pay someone else to do what you can do with MAGNA?</p>
<p>·        Many account receivable tasks can be done within the MAGNA system like generating ACH Drafts -. This allows the resort operator or the servicing department to process monthly mortgage payments drawn directly from the customers’ bank account. </p>
<p>·       MAGNA created an outbound email directly from the system for one client to send an email to owners who owed money for their maintenance fee. The email stated the amount due specific to that owner with a list of options for payment including a link directly to their paypal payment option. By the end of the day $48,000 worth of maintenance fees had been collected due to this email.</p>
<p>·       You can save an average of $10 or more per account a month if you manage your own collection of mortgage and maintenance fees through MAGNA. MAGNA will manage the accounts and print invoice and 1098 forms as well as generate many reports to show stats on all accounts.</p>
<p>By implementing MAGNA Timeshare Software you are creating a standard business process that creates guidelines for your staff to follow. The automation and consolidation of your data streamlines the information flow resulting in the need for less staff. One person can do the job of many with MAGNA software. Entering data only once cuts down on the chance for mistakes. Accessing your data and viewing reports with real time data is important. MAGNA gives you the freedom to view your statistical real time reports via your own MAGNA website from anywhere you get an internet connection.</p>
<p>Lise Forte</p>
<p>MAGNA Computer Timeshare Software</p>
<p>1.407.352.2402  x5006</p>
<p>TrustFax:866-752-3073</p>
<p>lise@magna.net / sales@magna.net</p>
<p>
<a href="www.magnatimesharesoftware.com">Magna Timeshare Software</a>
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		<title>New HUD forms and Good Faith Estimates available</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/01/24/new-hud-forms-and-good-faith-estimates-available/</link>
		<comments>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2010/01/24/new-hud-forms-and-good-faith-estimates-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jpf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upgrades to the HUD and GFE are available. These are federal mandated changes that are needed for every resort selling deeded invintory in the USA. Yes that means all Magna clients who have not upgraded. MAGNA is busy updating the New HUD 1 forms. Do you need yours updated? Check out these links for more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Upgrades to the HUD and GFE are available. These are federal mandated changes that are needed for every resort selling deeded invintory in the USA. Yes that means all Magna clients who have not upgraded.

MAGNA is busy updating the New HUD 1 forms. Do you need yours updated?

Check out these links for more information.

http://www.hklaw.com/id24660/PublicationId2739/ReturnId31/contentid54395/


http://www.arda.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Membership/AWorldWithoutARDA/LegislativeRoundup/Real_Estate_Settleme.htm


http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ramh/res/respa_hm.cfm
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		<title>Maintenance Fee Billing Season</title>
		<link>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2009/12/21/maintenance-fee-billing-season/</link>
		<comments>http://www.timesharesoftware.org/2009/12/21/maintenance-fee-billing-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jpf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here at Magna Timeshare Software we are busy making sure that our clients are billing maintenance fees and getting yearly dues back in. Good thing we have a perfect billing system that determines points, biennials and annuals and bills just correctly. I sort of feel like the Maytag repairman. Not much to do. Important to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here at Magna Timeshare Software we are busy making sure that our clients are billing maintenance fees and getting yearly dues back in. Good thing we have a perfect billing system that determines points, biennials and annuals and bills just correctly. I sort of feel like the Maytag repairman.

<p> Not much to do. Important to remember that 2009 finall billings should be done concurrent with the 2010 billing as there are pender to good contract happening that need to be billed. Luck Magna clients get proper aging for time share. These aging reports are aged based on year as it is an Annual billing. Quickbooks and other recieveables programs are not appropriate for this kind of thing. Call us now for a complete renovation of<br />
your timeshare billing program! 407-352-2402</p>
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