Helping Your Executives Relocate To Costa Rica.20 Tips For Finding The Best Real Estate Professional

In our experience, these are the most common problems faced by executives and their

families when they move to Costa Rica:The Children Resent The Move: Children are leaving their friends behind so it is recommended to plan the move so that the children enter their new school in Costa Rica as quickly as possible so that they do not have to spend months on vacation without friends before starting a new school. The older the child the more difficult the transition tends to be so get the children actively involved in your 'adventure' and the planning of your move so that they feel truly involved. Younger children are normally able to pick up a new language much faster than older children.Choosing Schools: All of us want our children to have the best education possible however, it is important to note that some of the best nternational schools have waiting lists so finding a school for your executive's children should be one of the first things on the agenda and working with a professional Realtor who is familiar with those choices will help tremendously. Children that require special educational facilities would need even more planning.Quality Health Care: or many families, the quality of health care is a big consideration. Thankfully the best hospital in Central America - Hospital CIMA is only minutes away from most multi-national headquarters.Safety & Security: Moving internationally can be a frightening experience for some people so finding a safe and secure home for our executives is of the utmost importance.Pets: For many people their pet is an integral part of the family. It must be noted that it is extremely difficult bringing some pets into Costa Rica (birds) and you should have an expert veterinarian to help you with this process. Leaving Aging Parents Behind: The percentage of older people in the world is higher than ever before and this can be a crucial factor in transferring executives to Costa Rica. Try to bear this in mind when your executives are hesitating about making a move because they may feel responsible for the care of their parents.The Spouse Can Not Work: As more women build careers and more households depend on two incomes, many relocating couples struggle with this issue. Having said that, more men are finding themselves in the position of being the trailing spouse as their wives pursue high-powered jobs that require them to relocate.Who Makes The Decisions? An experienced real estate consultant understands that often it is the executive's spouse who makes the final decision with regards to housing and education so it is important to choose the right real estate professional who knows how to listen.Selling Real Estate Back Home: Depending on the local market conditions, your executive may have a tough time selling his existing home prior to relocating. Make sure that your executives are given all the help they need to ensure their homes are sold as quickly as possible at the best possible price. If they are relocating out of Costa Rica, please bear in mind that many of the 8,000 VIP Members of our website at www.WeLoveCostaRica.com are looking for a new home in Costa Rica.Real Estate Problem #1: Contrary to what they may have heard, there is no Multiple Listing Service to speak of so trying to establish even a rough idea of what a property is worth is difficult. Take a look on the internet and you will often find the exact same property listed by different 'Realtors' at dramatically different prices.Real Estate Problem #2: Half the population call themselves a 'Realtor' because unlike most countries, you do not need any qualifications, training or experience whatsoever to sell Costa Rica real estate. There is an organization of 'brokers' involved with Costa Rica real estate, however, very few people who call themselves 'brokers' have even heard of it never mind belong to it ... And nobody is regulating or watching over these people!Real Estate Problem #3: We all know that the Costa Rica legal system is based on Napoleonic Laws but being accustomed to a totally different legal system, very few North Americans know anything about the Napoleonic legal system. This means that when it comes to buying Costa Rica real estate which is probably one of the biggest investments in the life of your executives... More than likely, they will be listening to 'expert' advice coming from someone with zero qualifications or training in real estate, who is trying very hard to earn a sales commission selling them a property that could be dramatically overpriced...Real Estate Problem #4: Many executives being transferred to Costa Rica do not speak Spanish and although many people speak some English, Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking country and all legal documents will be in Spanish. If your executives can't read Spanish well then understanding sales or rental contracts for example will be very difficult for them.Finding The Best Mortgage: It is easier than ever to buy Costa Rica real estate however, getting a mortgage can still be a confusing process for an outsider so it's important to help your executives understand the different options that may be available to them or have a mortgage expert who can help them for you.Temporary Housing: Sometimes there are 'complicaciones' and timing of a real estate purchase does not work out right and your executives are forced to stay in a hotel for a time. Instead of spending a small fortune paying for a hotel, ask us about our Short-Term Executive Rental program. We have sophisticated real estate investors who have purchased dozens of apartments simply to rent them out and we would be happy to help you make your executives as comfortable as possible in of their fully furnished apartmentsBureaucracy & Paperwork: Arranging for a cellular telephone, installing high-speed internet and getting your Costa Rican driving license can be ridiculously frustrating experience unless you know what's going on. Try and make sure that your executives have a helping hand to have these things arranged.Moving Belongings: It is crucial that your executive's belonging arrive safely with the minimum hassle, undamaged and preferably on time and this needs to be planned carefully.Hidden Costs: Most senior managers at large companies can expect to have all their expenses paid when they move however, less-senior professionals should manage expenses carefully. It is important that your executives understand your company's relocation policies carefully so that they understand exactly what will and what will not be covered.You Don't Like The New Community: Often transferees move into a new area without knowing enough about it and discover later - whether because of the schools, housing, commute or culture - it's not right for them. This is not good and is most often caused by lack of research to begin with. Purely from a business standpoint, your employee's business performance will suffer if his family is unhappy with where they are living. Working with a caring real estate professional that understands these kinds of problems is essential and to help you help them, you will find dozens of free videos about different areas and communities at www.WeLoveCostaRica.com.

High Cost of Living: For most families relocating to Costa Rica, the cost of living is more affordable but not for everyone. Once again, working with a caring real estate professional that understands your family's needs and requirements is crucial. It is important that everyone has a clear understanding of all costs involved whether this is food in the local supermarket or a new Toyota. Much of this information can be found amongst the more than 1,500 articles at www.WeLoveCostaRica.comIf you search for Costa Rica real estate in Google, you will find over one million pages and although there are a few excellent Costa Rica real estate professionals, finding them is a challenge! Most of us don't have the time to look through the first ten pages so what can you do? How do you find a Costa Rica real estate company that actually knows what they are doing? You must insist on working with real estate 'professionals' who are qualified, experienced, trustworthy, reference-checked and personally recommended. Which is why a man called Scott Oliver gets so many phone calls and emails every day...

by: Scott F. Oliver

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