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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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 buyers 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, 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 brokers 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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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. Ceasar specializes in those hard to find affordable farms and ranches. If a bonanza ranch is on your mind then Ceasar 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 specailizes 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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Christina Sherman is a dynamic sales agent offering charisma and knowledge of her beloved Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula area! Christina is a deal finder/maker for all her clients; she is at her best when seeking out that special property and an affordable price for her clients. Christina specializes in beach properties, including homes, raw land and commercial. This agent is a good player to have on your team due to her work experience. Christina is a strong mediator, with a background in risk management, accounts receivable consulting and now negotiating real estate deals for you.

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Carlo Cazzulini is a native Englishman with Italian parentage, (hence the name). Carlo is a 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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Emerald Forest Properties proudly announces Peter Graham to their team of Real Estate professionals. Peter is specializing in the Jaco and Central Pacific region. Peter is our, “Man on the spot” for this most interesting and expanding area. Peter, born in London England spent the early part of his life in boarding schools which explains his fierce independence. After returning from the military, Peter worked in his father’s business. He soon went solo and opened his own company in mens fashions which soon went international. This profession brought him to the far reaches of the world making for great conversations today. Peter spent six wonderful years in Long Island, New York, where he learned the vagaries of the American way of life. Peter married while in New York for the first time to his charming English wife, Maggie, who supports him in all his endeavors. The two of them visited Costa Rica many times before deciding on Jaco in the Central Pacific area which they refer to as, “A truly delightful spot” to enjoy tropical living and be near to the beaches. Peter is quiet knowledgeable of the area and can answer any questions you may have.

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Adriano Medeiros is Portugal born and has lived in Bermuda since 1989. Adriano has spent his life as an auto mechanic, but has decided to come to Costa Rica and assist us in our real estate venture. Adriano’s Spanish will be a great help in seeking out the prime properties for Emerald Forest clients. Adriano’s first language is Portuguese, and being fluent in English he is certainly a plus to our team. His willingness to help you find what you are looking for goes beyond is regular duties; his qualifications and knowledge of cars is an asset. We welcome Adriano´s Spanish connection to the Emerald Forest team.

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