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1st Choice Realty & Investment Group

1^st Choice Realty & Investment Group is located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica which is part of the Guanacaste Province, located on the northwest Pacific coast. It is here in Guanacaste that one will find the nicest white sand beaches, the best climate throughout the year, plenty of outdoor sports including world class surf, sport fishing, golf and one of Costa Rica’s two international airports (Liberia International Airport ).

The professional staff here at 1^st Choice Realty consists of foreigners and local Costa Ricans all certified by the Board of Costa Rican Realtors and Guanacaste Association of Realtors (GAR). The chief cornerstones that 1^st Choice Realty stands by are honesty, personalized attention and local knowledge. We have earned the respect of the local sellers and services and have gained valuable contacts through the years of living and working here in this paradise.

1^st Choice Realty works to educate you about the Costa Rican Real Estate market. We are dedicated to your Real Estate goals and interests. Depending on your objectives and budget, we will offer you a myriad of customized investment opportunities. Our database consists of hundreds of great and exclusive listings including ocean view estates, beach lots, condos, homes commercial, acreage and more. We are known for finding the best deals on properties up and down the coastline!

Guiding you in the right direction.

1^st Choice Realty

Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Costa Rica

Phone: 011 (506) 653-1191

Fax: 011 (506) 653-0022

Toll Free: 1-800-858-6365

1^st Choice Realty Mission Statement

At 1^st Choice Realty we guide investors in the right direction towards achieving their investment goals in Costa Rica. We continually search the current real estate inventory in the area, and share new information with each other in order to be the most knowledgeable resource for our clients to learn about the current market. We strive to clearly understand the client’s investment goals, we give our client’s honest and professional advice, and we find properties that satisfy our client’s investment requirements.

Testimonials

"I did a lot of research prior to buying land in Costa Rica, and that involved contacting MANY agencies and agents, surfing countless websites, etc. What I found was that most agents really didn’t care to talk to me (much less email me back), unless I was standing in their doorway with cash in hand. Lukas and Chad, however, answered all my questions & kept up contact via email and occasional phone calls. It’s a big decision to spend a large sum of money in a foreign country, but they walked me through the whole process and made me feel comfortable. I have to say I felt that everyone at 1^st Choice was very professional, and honest (not just trying to “hard sell” something - the place kinda sells itself). So here I am now, a happy man, with a little piece of paradise to call my own, thanks guys."

- Gordon in San Diego

"It was great to have someone that knows Costa Rica's laws, land and people. Your group especially Chad and Grettel added a personal touch that few real estate professionals know how to do. Besides finding us our dream piece of property, we feel we have also found new friends in Costa Rica. You have made us feel at ease with the process and intricate procedures of buying real estate in Costa Rica."

-Frank and Diana Setaro

"Carol and I have been extrememly happy with the work of everyone at First Choice Realty. They responded quickly and professionally to all of our questions by e-mail while we were still in the States. When we arrived to Costa Rica Lukas did a wonderful job showing us the areas and lots that we were looking for and in our price range. He was patient and very knowledgeable to the area, offering insight and information that we would never have thought of. Lukas, Chad, and everyone at First Choice Realty made purchasing property in a foreign country a much less stressful experience than it could have been. As a resident of the area, I now realize how lucky we were in finding First Choice Realty. They are, and will continue to be, the first company we think of and recommend to anyone coming down to visit and look for either investment property or a place to live."

-Mark & Carol Slusky

In the fall of 2005 I had the good fortune of being referred to Lukas Kailszewski of 1st Choice Realty in Tamarindo for helping me identify and purchase a special piece of Costa Rican property. It was Lukas's familiarity with the region and his long standing relationships with those involved in it's land developement that allowed me to purchase a wonderful property in the beach community of Avellanas that was not being marketed at the time. Lukas demonstrated he will make the extra effort.

-Brad Agler

"I am happy to see that John-Paul's diligence has resulted in gathering the requirements to close on Lot 24 in Pacific Heights. I had thought it would be yet another day so this was a pleasant surprise. Yes, the process was slow, but thanks to you, it was far less painful than it could have been. Through the ups and downs, you have been conscientious and professional in every detail. I truly appreciate your efforts and know that you will be successful in the future with your clients. Appreciation again for a job well done!"

-Diane Wagner

Hi J.P.

Thanks for the update. I appreciate the time and effort on your behalf and wish to thank you for your thoroughness in this matter. In our business, its important to recognize professionalism in our peers. Your time invested in this matter will not be forgotten.

Allan Goodchild

The 1st Choice Realty Team

Broker/Owner, Chad Fisher

"My objective is to provide my clients with the best quality of customer service and professionalism when it comes to purchasing and/or selling Real Estate in Costa Rica; to pass on and utilize to the best of my ability eleven years of "Costa Rican" knowledge (six years dedicated to Costa Rican tourism and the past five years dedicated 100% to Costa Rican Real Estate); To deliver the finest results to my Buyers and Sellers efficiently and quickly".

Chad Fisher, the Owner/Broker of 1st Choice Realty and Castaway Adventures, had a vision eleven years ago to build the best real estate company in Costa Rica . After several years in the tourism industry he set forth to fulfill his dream, and 1st Choice Realty opened for business in 2003. As the Owner/Broker, Chad is responsible for the forming of 1st Choice Realty's team of experts. Chad 's enthusiasm for providing great real estate service is evident when he goes hiking in the hot sun through acres of forested mountains and valleys to get fully acquainted with the property. He has earned the respect and friendship of the local Costa Ricans and the Real Estate community as a result of his success, commitment and giving back to the local and broader communities, and his pledge to integrity.

Buyer Specialist, Nova Everson

"For every transaction there are x amount of people involved; sellers, buyers, real estate agents, lawyers, advertising agencies, carpenters, maintenance crews, house cleaners, etc. They all benefit from real estate."

A graduate of the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish for the Professions with a Business Minor, Nova is an expert in quality marketing and customer service. She values each and every person who is involved in the real estate transaction processes and it shows. Nova directs 1st Choice Realty to make a positive impact on the community. She has a sweet and sensitive demeanor but when it comes to business she gets things done.

Buyer Specialist, Grettel Solorzano

"I will do everything possible to advise the developers and buyers to keep the beauty of my country and the reason that people come here to live, work, and enjoy a beautiful country where everybody has the right to live without worries."

A native born "Tica" Grettel is a very intelligent woman, and an excellent sales person, with over $2.5 million in property sales from 2005 to 2006. She has her client’s best interests in mind as well as the well being of her country. She is honest and forthright if a property has certain environmental issues to consider before purchasing. She is very knowledgeable about Costa Rican Real Estate Law, and is very familiar with the area.

Closing Manager, Jill Corrales

Jill Corrales is originally from San Jose, she recently received a law degree from the University of Costa Rica. She is the most knowledgeable when it comes to property rights and titles in our office. She is basically our own in house lawyer and we feel really lucky to have her with us.

After two years of work experience after receiving her degree, Jill will be a certified notary. She is very professional and organized and when it comes to closing deals she can work miracles.

Field Rep, Giovanni Perez

Giovanni is originally from the Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste, and he knows the area like the back of his hand. Giovanni helps us find properties that know one else knows about, he brings new listings into the office every week. If your looking for a unique piece of land, let Giovanni go on the hunt, if it exists, he'll find it.

Field Reps, Jose Chavarria & Hary Cruz

Jose (AKA Joey) and Hary work as a team traveling the country selling water purifying systems. As they travel around the country they find properties for sale and bring us the information. They are both Costa Rican, Jose is originally from Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, and Hary is from the capital city, San Jose, the district of San Pedro. They make a great team, the know the country very well, and they know a lot of people all over the country. We are thankful to have them work with us and it's always interesting to see what new properties they have for us.

1st Choice Realty & Investment Group

Testimonials

The 1st Choice Realty Team