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Terms Agreed
Buyer and seller agree on the transaction terms — price, deposit, contingencies, and timeline.
Escrow Services
Secure real estate escrow for property transactions in Costa Rica.
Real Estate Grupo helps buyers, sellers, investors, and brokers structure property transactions with more clarity and protection. Funds are handled through a defined escrow process while the agreed conditions, due diligence, and closing steps are completed.
Why Use Escrow
Less risk on both sides of the table.
Escrow helps reduce risk for both sides of the transaction. The buyer has a clearer payment structure, and the seller has greater confidence that the funds are in place and the closing is moving correctly.
The Process
Five steps from agreement to release.
A defined sequence so neither side is guessing what comes next.
Funds Deposited
Buyer deposits the agreed funds into the escrow account with the licensed escrow agent.
Due Diligence
Title review, registry check, zoning verification, and any property-specific conditions are completed.
Closing
Closing documents and title transfer are completed before a Costa Rican notario público.
Release
Funds are released to the seller per the agreed escrow instructions and closing conditions.
Who This Is For
Built for serious buyers, sellers, brokers, and investors.
Buyers
Who want a more secure and structured payment flow during closing — funds protected until the conditions you agreed to are independently verified.
Sellers
Who want confirmation that the transaction is serious and funds are properly positioned before signing the escritura.
Brokers & Investors
Who want a cleaner process for homes, land, hotels, and larger real estate opportunities — with one clear paper trail.
When To Use Escrow
Three transaction types where escrow is the right choice.
Not every transaction needs full escrow, but for these scenarios it is the safest standard — and we will tell you when it is overkill versus when it is essential.
Cross-Border Purchases
When the buyer is sending funds from outside Costa Rica, escrow prevents wires moving directly to a seller before title is verified clean.
Multi-Stage Closings
For deals with deposits, due-diligence windows, owner-financing, or staged payments — escrow holds funds at each milestone.
High-Value & Hotel Deals
For larger commercial, hotel, or development transactions where title verification, environmental review, and corporate due diligence take time.
Fee Transparency
Standard Costa Rica market escrow fees.
Escrow fees in Costa Rica are typically charged on a sliding scale by the licensed escrow agent. These are the typical market ranges — exact pricing depends on transaction size, complexity, and number of disbursements.
Up to $250K $500 – $750 Flat fee for smaller residential and land transactions.
$250K – $1M $750 – $1,500 Standard tier covering most home, villa, and lot purchases.
$1M+ 0.10% – 0.20% Sliding scale for hotel, commercial, and development deals.
Fees are set by the licensed escrow agent, not by Real Estate Grupo. We coordinate the engagement, due-diligence steps, and closing — fees are paid directly to the escrow firm.
Clear Process
Simple steps that both sides can understand — no hidden conditions and no surprises at closing.
More Trust
Stronger confidence during title transfer and closing — funds independently held by a licensed agent.
Better Structure
Professional handling for serious Costa Rica property transactions — particularly for cross-border and high-value deals.
Need Escrow Help Fast?
Talk directly with Leo about your property transaction.
Tell us the deal — buyer or seller side, location, price range, and timeline. We will coordinate the right escrow agent and walk you through the full process.