I am sure you will love Costa Rica. I went there for the first time with my husband 5 years ago. We took the organized Caravan tour, 8 days coast to coast. It was great, we liked everything there, the beautiful nature, mountains, oceans, colorful plants and animals. Since that trip we started planning our retirement in Costa Rica. Last March we went to Jaco to look at some properties. First we focussed on visiting the new developments and looking at land to purchase. Before the trip we explored the new developments like Vista Pacifica and Hacienda Matapalo on the Internet and everything sounded promising. But in person it was a different story. It will take another 20 years to develop these areas, what they have on the websites is completely different from what they are selling. After looking for 2 days with high pressure sales representative we decided to change realtor. We also wanted to see existing homes because the development idea was definitely not appealing to us. 

We spotted this nice little house close to the ocean. It was Sherry Bankston’s listing, so I called her to schedule showing. We met Sherry by the house, she took us inside but we did not like the layout. We asked her if we could see other properties in our price range. Sherry spend two days with us. She is very professional, she knows the market, has a lot of experience and real estate knowledge. Sherry is nice, friendly and patient, a pleasure to spend time with. She  helped us to find and purchase the perfect house. She arranged everything to make the closing smooth, even without our presence, we couldn’t attend it. Sherry also has a degree and many years of experience in interior design. I am coming to Costa Rica next week and she will spend with me 4 days helping me to furnish the home, buy appliances and everything we need. We highly recommend working with Sherry and have no doubts that she will help you find your dream house. 

Enjoy Costa Rica and good luck-

Olga and Robert Kolodziejczyk

Bloomington, IL

She was very helpful to my husband and I. She helped us set up our corporations as well as getting us a lawyer we felt we could trust. We have bought a couple pieces of properties from her in the past 5 years. As far as Costa Rica, I love it there. The people are very friendly, and I just love the area around Jaco. I hope I have been of help to you.

Sincerely,

LaQuitta Shipman

Piper represented me in the acquisition of two building lots in Playa Hermosa;  I couldn’t be more please with the process and its outcome and I highly recommend her services.

I started searching for a house or building lots in early 2007.  We looked at numerous listings prior to settling on the Valle Perdido development.  There, we made an offer for a house, but backed off during due diligence.  We finally acquired two lots, and are currently in the final stage of design. We hope to break ground in a few months and move in in early 2012.

Throughout the process, Piper has been there for us.  She was able to identify potential properties and fit them into compressed schedules during my visits to the Jaco area.  She provided color on developments and areas, as well as the legal and commercial aspects of buying a property in Costa Rica.  Her services proved even more valuable once we settled on the two lots we eventually bought:  negotiations, financing, and references to legal professionals. Once the properties were acquired, Piper continued to assist in the project as we met with architects and builders.  She continues to be heavily involved in the project as it moves forward.

Nimi Natan, New York