Finding Costa Rica Real Estate: Top Agents, Websites & Publications

Buying property in Costa Rica? Start with these vetted channels.

Major International Agencies (Local Offices)

• Century 21 Costa Rica
• Coldwell Banker Costa Rica
• RE/MAX Costa Rica
• Keller Williams Costa Rica
• Sotheby's International Realty Costa Rica

Local MLS & Portals

• Costa Rica MLS (crmls.com) — official multi-listing service.
• Encuentra24 — leading classifieds (real estate, cars, jobs).
• OLX Costa Rica — popular marketplace.
• Vivanuncios Costa Rica — property-focused.

Local Media

• La Nación (daily, Sunday real estate section).
• The Tico Times (English weekly, property listings).
• El Financiero (business, investment focus).
• Revista Perfil (lifestyle/property magazine).

International Platforms

• Global Property Guide
• International Real Estate Listings
• PropertyShark
• Zillow International

Critical Due Diligence

• Hire a Costa Rican notary attorney (notario) — mandatory for closing.
• Verify title in National Registry (Registro Nacional).
• Check zoning (Plan Regulador), maritime zone (first 200m), concession land.
• Confirm water rights, electricity, legal access.
• Use escrow (fideicomiso) for funds.