"Our mission is to provide prospective purchasers with timeshare intervals that best fit their needs while helping sellers receive the fairest price in the shortest time possible." Paradise team members do not miss the importance Spano puts on the mission statement. It is more than just words that open a meeting - it is the way of being a Paradise representative.

Spano started in the timeshare business in the late 80's with a timeshare marketing company called Beach Front Marketing. "After about ten years it became apparent to me that there was a real need for timeshare owners to have a way to sell their timeshares." recalls Spano. There was also a growing need for timeshare homeowners associations to sell un-sold or foreclosure property in order to reduce the financial burden of association dues. Filling these needs became the goal that brought together the real estate "heavy hitters" that began PTR. Dan Spano's management team includes his wife Kathy Spano, a Top 10 timeshare real estate agent, Ed McCarthy, a pioneer in Lake Tahoe timeshare and land development, and Jan McCarthy, an experienced resort, hotel and homeowner association manager.

When PTR opened it's doors in 1981, Spano did not realize his company would one day be a leader of the timeshare resale industry. "We are one of the few legitimate timeshare resale companies in the U.S." says Spano. "Most charge upfront fees to their sellers and almost never actually sell the timeshares. We have taken an industry position that adamantly opposes upfront fees of any kind." Spano goes on to say "We are the largest Northern California/Lake Tahoe timeshare resale company. I believe our company integrity and customer service are at the heart of that success."

Spano believes in ethical and honest business practices and living life to the fullest. His personal and professional associations reflect those beliefs. Spano is passionate about his family, his health, cycling and gardening. He is a recent Past President of Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club, Past President and charter member of the Lake Tahoe Business Referral Network, and a mentor for local start-up business owners. "Service above self is a saying from Rotary that I like to live by." Says Spano.

So where is Spano taking PTR next?

He reported "My goal is to develop Paradise to be the most effective reseller of timeshares in the top 5 destination locations in the U.S. and Mexico." Spano plans on building that development upon the strengths that make PTR win-win-win. "No upfront fees, huge marketing dollars, large timeshare selection, quality sales experience, specialization in on-site resort marketing for sold-out resorts… we love timeshare. That's what we'll build upon."

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