Emerald Forest Properties Agents

Roy, a native Costa Rican with a BA in Marine Biology, is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Costa Rica and as an avid gardener he’s doing a terrific job. Roy is also involved in the reintroduction of the Great Green and Scarlet Macaws to the wild. He specializes in rain forest properties, large ranches, and farms and is on hand to help fill your ECO needs.

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Brad, a fifth generation Texan (the accent is a dead giveaway!), has a background in speech pathology and manufacturing. His past accomplishments include founding one of the longest running, largest architectural casting companies in North America – House Parts in Atlanta, Georgia – and being a feature writer for The American Exotic Animal Association. He has received recognition for his work with the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES). Brad has assisted in the captive breeding programs of endangered parrot species of Central and South America. His interests include, landscape architecture, photography, oil painting and, of course, exotic birds. And, if you’re looking for real estate in Texas, be sure to contact his Broker brother, Kipp Butler at Butler Realty Group – Dallas, Texas Real Estate.

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Astrid Mirto is a native Costa Rican and knows where to lead you to the best farm buys. Astrid spent ten years in the United States where she met her husband, Ben. She speaks English fluently as well as her three charming daughters. Astrid’s three girls are schooled in Quesada at the Green Forest International School. They all three speak Spanish as their first language, English and French. If you have children and are worried about their education in Costa Rica then Astrid is the one to speak with.

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Alan has served as a Senior Designer for one of the largest Carpet mills in the world with over 6500 employees, with duties including designing carpet to promotional photography, ads and display design. Alan became an entrepreneur at the ripe old age of 17. He started a Landscaping company, an Exotic Pet store (H2O Pets Plus) an Orchid nursery and Professional Photography Service. He worked as a Horticulturist for the city of Dalton Ga., sold chemicals and designed carpet for the hospitality industry. Some of his art work is even in the Atlantis Hotel and Casino in the Bahamas as well as many Las Vegas casinos. His hobbies range from Interior design to Black Smithing and all types of art in between. Alan loves people and has a strong sense of ethics he also loves Costa Rica and its people as well as hanging out in the Rainforest. Specializing in affordable San Carlos properties Alan can lead you to your perfect dream home or farm. No visit to San Carlos is complete without a meal from Patty Pickard and a tour of affordable real estate with Alan.

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Ira de Rijke born in Holland and has lived in the United States and Costa Rica. Her father, a developer came to Costa Rica 30 years ago and started acquiring development property in the Central Pacific region. Ira and her sister spent many of their young years here in Costa Rica. Ira speaks Dutch, English and Spanish and is an attentive buyer's agent. Ira holds a real-estate license in the State of California and is one of Emerald Forest’s most informative agents. Ira specializes in the Escazu, Santa Ana and Belen. If you are looking for a great real-estate experience then I may I suggest you connect with Ira for your Costa Rican Property search?

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Shannon King a native of New Jersey has now joined the Emerald Forest team. A builder and master carpenter by profession, Shannon has bought and sold homes throughout his life. Shannon will be specializing in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica. This area is often referred to as Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. This has and will continue to be the new Real Estate investment hot zone. Whether looking for a great investment opportunity or vacation beach home Shannon is your Real Estate professional for this area.

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Peter Jensen graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Spanish International Business. Jensen completed his final 9 credit hours over a 2-month stay during the summer 2002 at CPI in Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. That was when Costa Rica captured his adventurous spirit and has been calling him ever since. Peter Jensen has spent 4 years working in Orange County, California for one of the largest banks in the United States, Wells Fargo, and was one of the Spanish-Speaking representatives. Jensen, a loan officer for Wells Fargo still has connections to great rates on no-fee Home Equity Lines of Credit. Home Equity Lines of Credit are an interest-only, tax deductible way for Americans to access cash to purchase property. If Costa Rica is calling you and you need a loan then you need to be calling Peter Jensen. Offering experience and integrity you can count on!

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Margie A. Brusko has been a realtor for over 35 years and 12 of it has been spent in Costa Rica. Margie specializes in beach homes and large beach parcels for development. Margie’s years of experience in Costa Rica makes it worth your time to contact her for all your investment needs. Spirit and Adventure is what drives this exceptional person. Margie holds an active broker license in Florida.

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Kathy was born in Costa Rica and has lived her life between Canada and Costa Rica. Kathy speaks perfect Spanish as well as English which makes her the perfect person to seek out and find you the good deals with the locals. Kathy’s love for travel has taken her to many interesting places in this now small world, her favorite being Brazil. For a comfortable interesting experience in real estate Kathy is here to gladly assist you.

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Patty grew up in the mountains of Northwest Georgia and is a country girl through and through. She ran a family Exotic Pet business for 15 years and is the proud mother of 4 sons. She loves four wheel drive trucks and country music. Her hobbies are COOKING, COOKING, and COOKING. (Even winning awards with her cuisine) She is the biggest Paula Deen fan in Georgia and now Costa Rica! She also enjoys gardening, landscaping and home designing and remodeling, a faithful HGTV viewer. Patty keeping with her love for the country is specializing affordable homes and farms in the San Carlos region of Costa Rica. To learn more about the area please contact Patty and she will get you what you will need to comfortably get moved to Costa Rica. Alan and Patty Pickard are an Emerald Forest Properties husband and wife team.

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Cesar Quiros was born and raised in the San Carlos area and knows the farms and ranches like the back of his hand. He raises and trains American quarter horses. Cesar specializes in those hard to find affordable farms and ranches. If a bonanza ranch is on your mind then Cesar is just the fellow to consult with.

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Gricelda Solano a native of San Carlos specializes in affordable family homes. She and her two daughters reside in San Carlos and she knows the area well. If you are looking for a starter home then Gricelda is just the person to speak with.

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Faith is a native of Seattle, Washington, and has lived in Europe during her studies. She came to Costa Rica where she met her husband of ten years now. Faith specializes in the central valley areas. If good value for your dollar is what you are looking for, then Faith is the person to see. In 2006, she made the Emerald Forest Properties million dollar sales club!

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Sonia Castro Mora is a native Costa Rican from Turrialba. At the age of 14 Sonia moved with her parents to California where she lived 10 years before returning to Costa Rica. She is a retired English Professor and now sells real estate in Turrialba and the surrounding areas. Sonia specializes in country homes, farms and ranches. For more information on the Turrialba area please take advantage of our comprehensive website and click on Explore Costa Rica to learn more about Turrialba.

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Carlo Cazzulini is a native Englishman with Italian parentage, (hence the name). Carlo is an hotelier by trade, working in some of the finest hotels in the world in his home city of Bath, England before making a new life for himself and his family in Heredia, Costa Rica. He is enamored by his new location in the mountains above Heredia. Carlo will be delighted to share his affection of his new home and lifestyle with anyone considering a move to Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Carlo specializes in Heredia Hills where you experience eternal spring.

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A native Costa Rican with excellent English and German, Sylvia is the leasing agent for Emerald Forest Properties, serving the Central Valley and surrounding areas. Sylvia has a family and is a good person to speak with if you have children and are planning to move to Costa Rica. For all your rental and leasing needs Sylvia is your connection to Costa Rica.

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Denis is a retired British naval aviator who now raises a new breed of large Palomino Warmblood sporthorses in Florida. He and his wife are strong competitors in the sport of Combined Driving and hope to represent the USA with a four in hand team in the future. Since his retirement, Denis has been active in private airfield construction, marina development and has built a twenty acre horse ranch. However his newly acquired twelve acre ranch in Costa Rica is his real pride and joy. His charming personality, quick wit and extensive knowledge of world affairs combine with his love for Costa Rica to make him our ideal presenter at seminars in both North America and Europe. Hosting one of Denis’s seminars is a bundle of fun so please do not hesitate to contact him at: seminars@emeraldforestproperties.com

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“Rod” is native of Costa Rica, with an extensive background in International Trade. He worked in Geneva with the United Nations and has a firm background in International real estate. Rod is a graduate of Nebraska University and has a very close understanding of the North American culture. This combination is great in fulfilling your Costa Rican property needs. Rod will be servicing the Central Valley area, San Jose, Santa Ana, Escazu, Ciudad Colon and San Antonio de Belen. Rod, having a good feel for many cultures, is here to assist you in choosing the right property in the right area for you.

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Cookie is native of Costa Rica. Cookie has lived in Switzerland and has an excellent mix of local and European taste. She graduated in Public Relations and speaks fluent English and French. She is located in the Central Valley area and will assist you in finding the most convenient and affordable property, negotiating with locals according to your needs thus obtaining for you the best deals available. Cookie is definitely the buyer's agent!

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For full service representation and an in-depth understanding of Costa Rican real-estate market conditions, work with this husband/wife team and you will be doubly served! Meg and Mike specialize in the Heredia and surrounding areas. When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions. Count on Meg Gideon and Mike Inzitari to leave no stone unturned when it comes to preparing you to buy or sell your residential / commercial property. They will listen to your needs, analyze the market for you, research comps, and help you draw your path to the best values while weeding out the unfavorable ones. Working with them, you will be thoroughly prepared prior to embarking on your property venture and completely armed with the most current market information. Take advantage of Meg’s 25 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, bank vice president, and controller for a property development firm when it comes to all matters pertaining to finance, tax, and contracts. She asks the right questions, is a meticulous researcher, and an expert at keeping clients fully informed. Meg will not miss a detail for you. Mike lived in Costa Rica for several years as a Peace Corps Volunteer and really knows the secrets of this country. He will be your bilingual guide as you hunt for hidden deals and explore properties. A 20 year veteran in sales, marketing, and corporate training he will hit the streets to locate your perfect property or quickly connect you with emerging investment hot spots. Meg and Mike have a deeply rooted Midwest work ethic and operate from a place of integrity and passion. Living most of their adult lives through the real estate boom years in Southern California, they know firsthand the value of investing ‘ahead of the curve’ which is why they’ve made Costa Rica their family home.

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Emerald Forest Properties gladly presents, Ulises Quirós Salas to its team of Real Estate Professionals. Ulises has worked in the United States for International companies and speaks perfect English. Being Costa Rican, Ulises can guide you to the, “Good deals” and represent you as a native of his country. Ulises has experience in importing and exporting heavy equipment between the United States and Costa Rica. This amazing intelligent individual is a wealth of knowledge and can assist you in many helpful ways. Holding a degree in Agriculture Science, he can direct you to the rich fertile areas best known for agriculture. He was born in San Carlos and knows the area like the back of his hand. Make your real estate purchases a fun experience and let Ulises Quiros assist you in your Costa Rican property search.

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Billy Harris was born in New York City and lived in Palm Beach Florida before moving to Costa Rica. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, certified public school teacher, certified Real Estate Agent and avid martial artist. His love for surfing and the outdoors brought him to Costa Rica for the first time in 1994. After many vacations here Billy decided to make Costa Rica his home and has been here permanently for almost 3 years. He is fluent in Spanish and has traveled extensively in the United States, Europe, and South America. Billy is knowledgeable of the hot spots in Costa Rica thus guiding you to a good investment in a home, land or farm.

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Erick Sancho is a native of San Carlos and has lived his life in Ciudad Quesada. Erick is from a farming family and learned from an early age the commercial end of farming. Erick graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in Heredia and has a degree from the Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica. Having worked in tourism as an adventure guide for over a year where is furthered this ability to speak fluent English. Erick also worked with Hewlett-Packard, Costa Rica as software support agent. Erick’s hobbies are cars, House design, sports, surf and he has a passion for nature to the extreme. If farming, self sustaining land or mini-farms are on your list to view then Erick is your man. He knows San Carlos like no other!

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