Foreigners can buy property in Costa Rica with the same rights as locals. Beach-zone land is a lease from the town, not a full title. A good local agent helps you choose the area, check the property and get to the signing.
Questions about real estate agents in San José
Answers come from what we found on each agent’s own website. Updated November 2026.
The agents
How many real estate agents are there in San José?How many agents are there?We found at least 30 real estate agents in San José, Costa Rica, on their own websites and in public listings.
Are there English-speaking real estate agents in San José?Do they speak English?Yes, at least 1 real estate agent in San José speaks English:
Judy Campbell.
Do any real estate agents in San José speak Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian?Do they speak other languages?Yes, some do. At least 1 real estate agent in San José speaks French:
Florian Mode. We haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who speaks Portuguese, German, Italian or Russian so far.
What they do
Which real estate agents in San José work with buyers who live abroad?Which agents work with buyers who live abroad?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they work with buyers who live abroad.
Which real estate agents in San José offer video tours?Which agents offer video tours?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they offer video tours.
Which real estate agents in San José help you buy without flying in?Which agents help you buy without flying in?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they help you buy without flying in.
Which real estate agents in San José refer you to banks?Which agents refer you to banks?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they refer you to banks.
Which real estate agents in San José show their fees upfront?Which agents show their fees upfront?
Which real estate agents in San José check the property title?Which agents check the property title?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they check the property title.
Which real estate agents in San José show closing costs upfront?Which agents show closing costs upfront?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they show closing costs upfront.
Which real estate agents in San José sell new developments?Which agents sell new developments?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they sell new developments.
Which real estate agents in San José sell resale homes?Which agents sell resale homes?
Which real estate agents in San José sell land?Which agents sell land?
Which real estate agents in San José sell beach homes?Which agents sell beach homes?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they sell beach homes.
Which real estate agents in San José sell luxury homes?Which agents sell luxury homes?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they sell luxury homes.
Which real estate agents in San José manage your rental after you buy?Which agents manage your rental after you buy?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they manage your rental after you buy.
Which real estate agents in San José refer architects?Which agents refer architects?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they refer architects.
Which real estate agents in San José help you sell later?Which agents help you sell later?
Which real estate agents in San José show a licence or membership (Registered with SUGEF)?Which agents show a licence or membership (Registered with SUGEF)?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a real estate agent in San José who says they show a licence or membership (Registered with SUGEF).
Other pros in and near San José
Are there real estate lawyers in San José?Are there lawyers too?Yes, we found at least 17 real estate lawyers in San José, Costa Rica.
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Are there notaries in San José?Are there notaries too?
Are there property managers in San José?Are there managers too?Yes, we found at least 3 property managers in San José, Costa Rica.
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Where else near San José can I find real estate agents?Where else nearby?Near San José, we also found real estate agents in
Escazú (74),
Santa Ana (21),
Grecia (19) and
Atenas (13). The number is how many real estate agents we found in each place.
Using TheLatinvestor
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