I am a naturalized citizen of Costa Rica. I first arrived (from the U.S.) in 2001 to broker a deal that sold one of the country’s premier private universities to a U.S. publicly-held education company. Since 2004 I’ve arranged eco-intensive Costa Rica vacation tours to locations throughout the country, as well as Nicaragua, Panama and Colombia. In addition to serving as an agent with the Coldwell Banker Dominical Realty team since 2015, I offer Expat Consulting and conduct guided Expat Tours.
My wife and I had such a wonderful experience working with Scott Bowers in the Pérez Zeledón area of Costa Rica. From the start, he was warm, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly attentive to what we were looking for.
Scott showed us several properties, including the ones we asked to see as well as others he suggested based on our criteria. His knowledge of the area, the local market, and Costa Rican real estate law was extremely helpful. He made what would have felt like an overwhelming process feel so much easier and far more comfortable.
What really made Scott stand out was how much he genuinely cares. He was more than just a realtor — he felt like a personal guide to the area and to life in Costa Rica. He shared so much helpful insight about what it’s really like to live there, and he also introduced us to some fantastic local restaurants and hotels, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Ricar2!
Scott is very responsive, thorough, and clearly operates with a high level of integrity. We always felt listened to, supported, and in very good hands. We would 1000% recommend him to anyone looking for property in the southern zone of Costa Rica, especially if you are relocating and want someone who intimately understands both the process and the people he’s helping. We will always have a friend in Scott in Costa Rica! Pura Vida!
Mike Wohlfahrt
If you’ve been watching the Costa Rica real estate market lately, you’ve probably noticed something has changed.Properties that would have moved quickly a couple of years ago are now sitting longer. Sellers who entered the market with aggressive pricing are increasingly being forced to adjust. Buyers have more choices, more leverage, and—perhaps most importantly—more time.In my...
One of the more common requests I get from buyers interested in Costa Rica sounds something like this:“I want a beachfront property where I can build right near the water… maybe even with a dock or pier extending into the ocean or river.”That’s often the point where expectations collide with Costa Rican reality.One of the first things many foreign buyers are surprised to learn...
With buyers having more negotiating leverage in the Costa Rica real estate market than they have had in some time, seller financing has become a more common topic of discussion.In a softer market, sellers who might once have insisted on all-cash offers may become more open to financing part of the purchase price in order to get a deal done.That said, seller financing in Costa R...
One of the most common questions I hear from buyers—especially during due diligence—is some version of this:“This house (or casita, or pool) was built without permits. Is that a deal breaker?”The frustrating but honest answer is:It depends.And in Costa Rica, it depends on more than just what the law says.That may sound unsatisfying, but if you spend enough time in Costa Rica re...
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Costa Rica Expat Properties
Your mountain or beach dream home can be found here. Scott Bowers is an agent with Coldwell Banker - Vesta Group - Costa Rica, serving the Southern Pacific coast and mountainous area of Perez Zeledon. The Southern Zone is the most pristine and untouched area left in Costa Rica and a great place to consider for Costa Rica expat living. Connect with me to start living your dream life in Costa Rica!
