The real estate buying process in Costa Rica need not be intimidating or confusing. By understanding the steps in the process and pitfalls to avoid, a buyer can confidently invest in and enjoy their property for years to come.

Once a buyer has seen a property of interest, the next step is to understand what the process of acquiring the property may entail. The following are the basic steps that a purchaser follows when buying a property.
1. Sign an Option to Purchase/Sale with seller.
2. Deposit funds into escrow (if available).
3. Title research performed by the Notary Public
    Lawyer  (review if property is free and clear of defects)
4. Closing – Execution of Transfer Deed, Endorsement
    of Shares and/or Mortgage Deed and disburse funds
5. Register new owner with Public Registry