Finding a Broker
You are advised to use the services of a real
estate broker to buy or sell property in Costa Rica. Real
estate agents normally collect a five or six percent commission
on the sale of a home and up to 10 percent commission on the
sale of raw land. This commission is paid by the seller of
the property to the realtor.
In order to find a competent, honest broker, it is wise to
talk to other expatriates or contact the local Chamber of
Real Estate Brokers or Cámara Costarricense de Bienes
Raíces.
Here is why it is important to work with a good broker.
- A good broker can help you find a fair-priced property.
- Only a small percentage of properties for sale are in the newspaper. A lot of
brokers have their own listings, which they don't share
with other brokers.
- A broker can save you time and aggravation by showing you just what you want.
He will do this by pre-qualifying you.
- Good brokers have excellent contacts and will help you with every step of the
process.
- A good broker will know all of the good areas and will not waste your time showing
you undesirable neighborhoods. A broker who knows you are
working faithfully with him will go all out to help you
find what you want. Be sure and to tell your broker from
the beginning if you are working with other agents.
- A good broker can form a relationship with you and truly understand your specific
needs.
- Working with a broker in Costa Rica is similar to working with a broker back
home. If you are patient, loyal and have confidence in your
broker, you will find what you want.
- Brokers offer a wide range of properties. They sell a little bit of everything.:
houses, lots, commercial property, condos, and even fincas (farms). Therefore, it is best to find a broker who
specializes inexactly what you are looking for. A person
who sells at the beach cannot possibly be an expert in properties
in the san jose .
Be careful because the real estate industry is not regulated
as in the United States. Therefore, we recommend contacting Costa
Rica real estate and retirement properties toll-free
1-888-581-1786, E-mail: robert@costaricaretirementvacationproperties.com,
kshannon@ racsa.co.cr or Central
Pacific and Jaco Beach Real Estate in Costa Rica. This
company has more than 35 years of combined experience in the
retirement/investment market, and has helped thousands of
people make their retirement and investment dreams come true.
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