Buying Costa Rica Property Without Being There
Thousands of foreigners buy Costa Rica real estate remotely every year. With the right team and technology, you can purchase property from the comfort of your home in the US, Canada, Europe, or anywhere else.
The Remote Buying Process
- AI Property Matching: SIXPERCENT scans 2,000+ listings to find your ideal property
- Virtual Tours: Video walkthroughs, drone footage, neighborhood exploration
- Due Diligence: Our team coordinates title searches, surveys, and inspections
- Legal Coordination: We connect you with vetted CR attorneys and notarios
- Power of Attorney: Grant your attorney limited power of attorney to sign on your behalf
- Escrow: Funds held in escrow until all conditions are met
- Closing: Your attorney executes the transfer at the Registro Nacional
- Post-Purchase: Property management coordination if needed
Power of Attorney (Poder Especial)
A limited power of attorney can be granted to your Costa Rican attorney, allowing them to sign closing documents on your behalf. This must be notarized and apostilled in your home country, then authenticated in Costa Rica.
Key Facts for Remote Buyers
- ✅ Foreign ownership fully permitted — same rights as citizens
- ✅ Closing costs: 4–5.5% of purchase price
- ✅ Property tax: just 0.25% annually
- ✅ No MLS — SIXPERCENT aggregates all sources
- ✅ Escrow services available for buyer protection