List your Costa Rica property with GAP Real Estate — where details matter and buyers are serious.
GAP lists properties with accurate information, honest pricing, and real photography. Here is what to expect and how to start.
What GAP looks for in a listing
GAP Real Estate does not take every listing that comes through the door. We look for properties that can be accurately represented, priced at what the market will support, and presented to buyers who are genuinely interested in that property type and location.
If you come to us with a price expectation significantly above current market comparables, we will tell you that directly. We would rather be honest at the start of the relationship than take a listing at an unrealistic price and have both sides waste time for a year with no result.
Properties GAP lists
- Titled residential homes and villas in Costa Rica
- Condominiums and townhomes with HOA documentation
- Vacant lots and residential land parcels
- Income-producing properties with documented rental history
- Commercial properties with clear permit status
- Farms and agricultural land
Maritime zone concession properties are accepted on a case-by-case basis — the legal complexity requires careful handling.
How listing with GAP works
Initial inquiry
Submit basic details about your property — location, type, approximate size, current condition, and your pricing expectation. GAP reviews the inquiry and responds with an initial assessment within 2–3 business days.
Pricing conversation
If the property is a fit for the GAP listings, we have a direct conversation about pricing. This is based on comparable active listings in the area, current market conditions, and — when relevant — an independent appraisal. We will share our recommendation and explain the reasoning.
Documentation review
Before listing, we confirm that your property documentation is in order: active folio real at the Registro Nacional, cadastral survey on file, property taxes current, and any improvements properly permitted. Documentation problems that would surface during buyer due diligence should be resolved before listing.
Photography and listing preparation
We prepare the listing with real photography of the full property — including access, outdoor areas, and any relevant context. The listing description reflects what a buyer will actually encounter. We do not use stock photos or misleading angles.
Live listing and buyer inquiries
The listing goes live on the GAP Real Estate platform and associated channels. Buyer inquiries are routed through GAP, qualified for seriousness, and coordinated for property visits. You receive updates on inquiry activity and feedback from buyers who have viewed the listing or visited.
Offer, negotiation, and closing
When an offer comes in, GAP advises on the terms and assists in negotiation. The purchase agreement (Opción de Compraventa) is reviewed by attorneys for both parties. GAP coordinates through the due diligence period and closing. Commission is paid by the seller at closing — 5–6% of the final sale price.
Documentation checklist for sellers
Title and registration
- Folio real number (Registro Nacional)
- Current title certificate showing no liens or annotations
- SA documents if held in a corporation (acta, personería)
- Power of Attorney if seller is not present in Costa Rica
Physical documentation
- Cadastral survey (plano catastrado) on file at CATASTRO
- Building permits for any structures or improvements
- HOA documentation and current fee status (if applicable)
- Water service documentation (ASADA or AyA)
Financial and tax
- Municipal property tax receipts — paid and current
- SA annual tax paid (if held in corporation)
- Any rental income documentation (if income-producing)
- Capital gains assessment if property purchased after July 2019
Ready to list your Costa Rica property with GAP?
Contact GAP Real Estate with your property details. We will review the information and come back with an honest assessment of how to proceed.
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