About Properties in Costa Rica

Properties in Costa Rica is a company devoted to Real Estate.

Our primary goal is to give our clients and investors the best possible solution to their Real Estate needs. We always follow clear and sound procedures and provide you with accurate and up to date information so that you can be sure about the safety of your investment.

Our company is composed of a committed group of professionals in Engineering, International Market, Finances and Real Estate Brokerage. We also count with professional consultants (attorneys, architects, engineers) that will help our clients accomplish their property or investment goals.

Experience

Properties in Costa Rica was founded in 1999 by Arturo Guzman. We have succesfully designed, planned, developed, and marketed:

• Houses
• Luxury Homes
• Apartment and office buildings
• Condominiums
• Resorts and other accommodation

Arturo Guzman

Art is an experienced broker and the founder of Properties in Costa Rica. He is committed to excellence in dedicated service and the success of a skillfully executed real estate transaction.

Having been born and raised in Costa Rica, Art appreciates the beauty and energy of his country. Art started his career in real estate as a sales manager for a family construction company, where he worked for three years. There, he quickly learned about the construction process, the importance of the right staging, and how to design and implement marketing campaigns to attract buyers. He assisted clients each step of the way, from obtaining financing through closing.

Having discovered real estate as his passion, Art founded Properties in Costa Rica in 1999. He attended courses at the National Association of Realtors as well as seminars and conventions throughout the country in search of more knowledge and experience, all the while growing his network of contacts. Art has since acted as a consultant for the National Association of Realtors and assisted in the design of their first multiple listing service in Costa Rica. Properties in Costa Rica experienced great success and became the first international office for United Country Real Estate, a U.S. company. During this time Art continued to fuel his success by attending training sessions in both Costa Rica and the United States. He participated in United Country’s National Conventions in Las Vegas, New Orleans, Austin and Florida. They say passion breeds success and Arts dedication and passion for the real estate industry propelled Properties in Costa Rica’s growth into one of the premier real estate establishments in the Nation.

Art attended the business school at the Universidad de Costa Rica where he focused on marketing. He lives in Santa Ana with his wife, a former world traveler and expat from Bolivia via New York. They have three active children who love soccer and the beach. They consider it a privilege to be able to raise their kids surrounded by warm temperatures, beautiful mountains, and nature in abundance.

"... I remember I was at the office, close to the port of Santos, and during lunchtime, I was watching videos of skiing and snowboarding. I missed too much those action sports that I have been practicing for 20 years in Italy. Then, a colleague appeared and told me: Man don't be sad about that, we don't have snow in Brazil, you know what? You will be a surfer! From that day, 18 years ago, the constant search for the best waves is still on..."

In 2013 he finally moved to Tamarindo, Costa Rica. During a boat trip to Witches Rock, he met the Real Estate Broker Grant McLean and his son Gabriel. After a great day of surfing and talking, Grant offered to him to join his team as an Associate Agent, representing Properties in Costa Rica in the Guanacaste area.

Andrés Murillo

Andrés Murillo, the youngest agent at Properties in Costa Rica, was born and raised in San José, Costa Rica. Andrés completed his bachelor degree in business administration and marketing. He decided to pursuit his study and completed a licensure program in business administration.

Andrés moved to live by the beach due to his love for surfing and the ocean. After finishing his program, he quickly got a job with Grupo Diriá, the biggest and most important developer company in Tamarindo area. He received the position as the assistant of the director of the company, where he gained his first experiences in developing projects, selling real estate and getting to know the area all around the coast. He was involved as a sales person and helped with important projects around the area, from getting permits to managing contracting companies.

With his dedication, Andrés learned about the Real Estate market in the area and with this knowledge he is a great resource for you. He can help you with any advice, in both English and Spanish, regarding the Guanacaste Real Estate market from residential to commercial.

Federico Bonilla

Federico has been in the construction business for over fifteen years, eight of those in the Guanacaste area. His passion for building led him to become involved in real estate, and opening the High Tide Realty office has allowed him to blend his areas of expertise. His background in the home building makes him the ideal person to advice on the value and advantages of certain homes and properties, as well as the best lots for construction.

Federico is also active in the business of vacation rentals which gives him the experience and knowledge regarding the finances, maintenance and other matters of importance with regard to owning a second home.

Oscar Perez

Born and raised in San Jose, Oscar moved to Tamarindo in 2005 in pursuit of a better quality of life, closer to the beautiful beaches of Guanacaste. With over twelve years of experience in real estate in the region, Oscar has a deep understanding and knowledge of a full range of the real estate market. Having worked extensively in Hacienda Pinilla and Reserva Conchal, Oscar has developed a specialty in the area of resort development properties.

Currently living in Junquillal, Oscar has helped many clients find their ideal home or property. Honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable, Oscar is well-known as a real estate agent focused on his client's satisfaction.