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RE/MAX No. 1 in virtually every way

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

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The unmatched competitive advantages of affiliation.  For instance RE/MAX rated: 
 No. 1    • No. 1 in market share.
     • No. 1 in agent productivity.
     • No. 1 in brand name awareness.
     • No. 1 in advertising.
     • No. 1 in lead generation.
     • No. 1 in professional education.
     • No. 1 in the minds of buyers and sellers.

received two awards from J.D. Power and Associates this last July for generating the highest overall satisfaction among buyers and sellers. That’s quite an honor, especially at a time when transactions can be so complex, time-consuming and frustrating for the people involved. The fact that our Sales Associates’ efforts were recognized by both groups of consumers made the achievement doubly impressive.

Just last week,  received tremendously positive rates from an extensive consumer survey conducted by Synovate, one of the leading researchers in the field. The results where a reflection of how we rate in the eyes of consumers.  In the end it is clear that Brand affiliation matters, consumers know and trust more than any other national franchise, and industry-leading awareness generates additional leads and business for our Associates.  That’s powerful stuff, especially these days.

Here are just a few particulars from this survey:

  • Bal15• In unaided awareness, 34% of the consumers mentioned as "top of mind." That number easily beat Century 21 (25%), was triple Coldwell Banker (11%) and was 10 times better than Prudential (4%) and Keller Williams (3%). Overall, 95% of the survey participants were aware of the RE/MAX name. Not to single anyone out, but less than 50% of the consumers even knew Keller Williams existed.
  • • Similarly, 30% of the consumers recalled seeing or hearing a ad recently, a figure triple that of Century 21 (12%), six times greater than Coldwell Banker (5%), 15 times greater than Prudential (2%) and 30 times greater than Keller Williams (1%).
  • • When asked what brand they would most likely consider if buying or selling in the next two years, 28% of the consumers chose . Only Coldwell Banker and Century 21 scored in double digits, and the figure nearly quadrupled the results of Prudential and Keller Williams.

There is plenty more gold within this study ( is the brand consumers would most likely recommend to a friend or relative, for instance, and "company image" is the leading reason sellers choose a agent), and our creative team will be developing materials for you to use.

continues to be the best option for the industry’s most capable agents. We are the No. 1 brand in real estate.

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Commercial Real Estate Buying Tips and Hot Deal

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

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Buying Tips

Step 1. Find a qualified agent in the area of interest. Experience is the most important factor in selecting a real estate agent in Jaco Beach. Using a qualified and licensed agent in Costa Rica will save you time and money. Not only will he/she do much of the grunt work, your agent will possess a deeper market knowledge, which is especially important in a market without a multiple listing system.

L809 Commerce Parc- Remax Jaco Costa Rica Commercial DealStep 2. Define your interest. Start by developing a complete definition of your requirements. Clearly communicating your requirement with your agent in advance will save you time, and avoid starting in the wrong direction.

  •  Are you going to occupy it or are you buying it strictly as an investment?
  •  What area and vicinity is of most interest to you?
  •  What are your investment objectives?
  •  Are you paying cash for the property if you need to finance it do you have a lender that you work with?

Step 3. Conduct inspection tours. Your broker will help sift through all the undesirable properties to narrow down your search so you can determine which best meets your expectations. As you view the properties try to rank them based on which meet your most important requirements (ie anything you cannot live without vs. what you might be able to work around and those desirable-but-not-necessary items.

Step 4. Make an Offer. Once you are ready your broker can help you write a successful purchase offer opening up open negotiations in order to reach an economic agreement. It will typically two weeks to thirty days to review the legal documentation and complete the due diligence on the corporation and property.

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Real Estate Ownership and Corporations

Thursday, August 4th, 2011
RE/MAX Jaco Connection
Jaco Beach, Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s beaches and central valleys along with the country’s attractions have an irresistible charm bringing tourists, the adventurous young, retirees and investors from all over the world. Most come for the sun and surf, climate, beautiful valleys, volcanoes, jungles, excellent security, good infrastructure, and low living costs. All of which makes Costa Rica, especially the Central Pacific, a great location to call home.

RE/MAX Jaco Connection is here to help you realize your real estate dream. Here in Costa Rica we are proud to be a part of the RE/MAX international network and to offer the quality of service associated with its name. RE/MAX is the largest, most well known real estate name in the world with over 13,000 associates and 7000 offices in over 65 countries. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

As a buyer this important to you because there is no Multiple Listing System (Costa Rican MLS) service in Costa Rica. It is important to take advantage of websites like www.jacobeachinfo.com which functions as the de facto MLS of the Central Pacific coast. The listings include: range from new condos and homes on the beachfront in Jaco, raw land and inexpensive farms, oceanview lots in Hermosa Beach and income producing commercial property on the Central Pacific coast. Additionally, your RE/MAX agent will have the inside knowledge that will give you an edge on the market and help you to get plugged into the local community. Here is some resourceful information on the purchasing process.

OWNERSHIP AND CORPORATIONS:

Finca vista Esterillos 003In Costa Rica, foreigners enjoy the same ownership rights as citizens and are fully protected by the constitution. For legal and economical reasons, it is recommended that the purchase of real estate be performed through a Costa Rican Anonymous Corporation. This provides the anonymity which many foreign investors desire, making it difficult for outside parties to obtain information about who owns the shares of the Corporation and thus the property. Also, registering assets under individual Costa Rican corporations protects against any personal liability.

A common practice has been to transfer the shares of an existing company that owns the land to be purchased, instead of transferring the actual property to a third party. This is a faster and cheaper way to achieve the goal of transferring control of the property to the buyer, since it is the shares of the corporation that change hands. Also, no capital gain tax is paid in Costa Rica when a corporation that owns property is sold, due to the sale being a private transaction.

When you acquire the shares of a corporation in Costa Rica along with the company’s assets, the property also becomes its’ liabilities. For this reason, it is essential to perform a corporate search, in addition to performing a title search. This step will verify that the entity being transferred with the property is in appropriate legal standing.

Those who purchase in Costa Rica should receive professional advice from both a licensed Realtor and a qualified real estate attorney. Contact us if you have any questions.

Joice Solano Ortiz

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Joice

Office Title: Sales Associate

Phone: 011 506 8831 0164

Email: Joice@jacobeachinfo.com

I am Costa Rican native born and raised in San Jose with over 16 years living in the Central Pacific coast on the beautiful beach of Jaco Beach.  Besides real estate, I have an extensive experience in the hospitality business, community work and development of human capital.

Real Estate has become my passion and the perfect combination with my other professional branches: Hospitality and Human Capital Development. Not a doubt I love what I do!

Whether you are new on jumping on the exciting field of Real Estate market or you are an experienced investor, I have the commitment, expertise and resources to help you achieve your real estate goals. As your agent, it will be a pleasure to help you find your future investments in Costa Rica for home vacation, home site or business plan.

My vision is to lead with excellence the practice of Real Estate Business making sure we make your dreams come true or reach your objectives.

My mission is provide you a proactive, creative and personalize service along boundaries of trust, honestly, safety, commitment, negotiation, personal relations accomplish with a complete contact network, resources and knowledge of the products and clients in order to guarantee a good deal, for a better community and their residences. Coming as a client living as a friend!!!

The Central Pacific Coast has been distinguished for its great potential. There is so much to see, where some key points may be of your interest, Garabito area with no doubt is one of the best places to start your own business or make it your home providing you a quality of live and a paradise for you, your kids or your family.

Welcome to my country and let you experience our friendly Pura Vida philosophy and the beauty of our nature.

Love what you do!!!

REMAX Jaco Beach, Costa Rica: Take advantage of who we are.

Friday, July 1st, 2005

remax jaco real estate officeConsidering retirement, relocation or living internationally? Buying a vacation property? Or just doing some research on Real Estate in Costa Rica, one of the hottest markets in the world?

The professional real estate agents at RE/MAX Jaco Connection can help you find your little piece of paradise. We offer everything including: fully titled property, ocean view, oceanfront, walking distance to the beach, mountain view, commercial, investments, income properties, vacation rentals, residential homes, lots, hotels, B&B’s, condos, gated communities, developments, and much more.

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RE/MAX is known for being the top real estate company worldwide. Our office covers Punta Leona, Villa Caletas, Herradura, Los Suenos, Jaco beach, Hermosa, Esterillos, Quepos, Manuel Antonio and all the little towns between. You can locate us in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica right in the center of town or on jacobeachinfo.com.