Required Real Estate license in C.R

jkp39 New member

Member since 19 December 2022

jkp39New member19 December 2022 20:32:13

Considering retiring in San Jose area. Have a current R.E. Lic since 81 in the US. Need current information on selling Real Estate / License / suggestions in C.R. Need to communicate with connected / informed person in the market .

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daveandmarcia Serial expat

Member since 03 February 2023

daveandmarciaSerial expat04 May 2023 20:05:14

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Since your anticipated participation in the Costa Rican real estate market would be in direct competition with native agents, it would be a violation of the terms of your tourist visa and your temporary residency. In short, a non-Costa Rican cannot compete for employment with a Costa Rican citizen. The only exception would be if you bring unique skills not found in the local employment pool and if you can then get a work permit. That's highly unlikely.