Costa Rica Sellers FAQ

Considering selling property in Costa Rica? We’ve got answers to the most commonly asked questions about how to sell a house in Costa Rica.

If you’re thinking of selling your Costa Rica property, you most likely have some questions. Below, we’ve answered some of the most commonly-asked questions from sellers we receive.

+ Question: What is the Best Time of Year to Sell Real Estate in Costa Rica? - Question: What is the Best Time of Year to Sell Real Estate in Costa Rica?

Answer: That’s an easy one. You want to put your house on the market when there is an influx of visitors to the country. Generally speaking, Costa Rica’s biggest tourism season is between mid-December and April, also known as ‘the dry season.’ We try and help clients get their home market-ready, so it can be shown during this time.

+ Question: Is Finding the Right Price to Sell My Home Difficult? - Question: Is Finding the Right Price to Sell My Home Difficult?

Answer: There is an art to pricing a home to sell quickly and if you go it alone, you may have some trouble. We recommend you work with a knowledgeable realtor, who will take a few different things into account to set the right price, namely comparable homes on the market, improvements to the property that you’ve made, pending home sale prices, and of course, location.

+ Question: Do I Need to Market my Property Online?? - Question: Do I Need to Market my Property Online??
A common phrase among realtors is, “If you want to sell a property, spread the word.”

 

You’ll want your home listed online in the MSLs so the greatest number of potential buyers will see it. These days all home buying, especially buying homes in foreign nations, begins with an online search.

Question: What are the Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent When Selling Property in Costa Rica?

Answer: For sale by owner – it seems like a good way to save a little profit, that is until your home stays on the market far longer than you had intended. By using a real estate agent to sell your home, you will have access to their knowledge of the local market. If they have a strong track record (we do!) you can be sure that they will do whatever is necessary to get your house sold as quickly as possible.

Selling Property in Costa Rica? Let Us Help!

If you’re wondering how to sell a house in Costa Rica or whether selling real estate in Costa Rica is hard, get in touch with us. We have years of experience connecting the right buyers with the right homes. This means we can generally get a house listed and sold in a short amount of time!

Have any other questions? We always make ourselves available to answer any questions our clients may have. We do our best to go above and beyond so our clients can reach their financial goals.