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Just the facts please!

That’s my code, now going on 30 years here in Costa Rica.  Clients appreciate it.  Its only logical right?.  So let’s skip the sales pitch and get started with what you need to know.

Why is the Osa so special?

For its pristine beaches, vast forests and abundant exotic wildlife, without a doubt the most unique zone in all of Latin America. It’s Costa Rica’s wildest and most spectacular region.  A place where Jaguars still roam the jungle and Scarlet Macaws fly around in the towns. You will also find world class fishing, world class surfing and a classic mix of ex-pats that now call this place home.

You start to feel the difference on the first day when you arrive to Puerto Jimenez and see Scarlet Macaws flying overhead and the absence of hustle and bustle.  After a couple days of exploring around you know for sure.  It’s different than the other places you’ve been in Costa Rica.  Before long, you won’t want to go home and when you do get home you can’t stop thinking about this place. You feel what those of us that live here have discovered – a rare place that offers an exciting lifestyle found in very few places of the world, and you will say…”There’s no place like Osa”.

Not for everyone…

Not average people anyway. You will not find big hotels, condos or gated communities here. If that’s what you are looking for, head north to Guanacaste. However, if want a close encounter with raw nature and if it excites you to think about living in a naturally stunning setting not overrun by foreigners, small town life, maybe off-grid living and driving a four wheel drive… then read on! 

Pura Vida!

Jeff

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What Our Clients Say:

I would recommend Jeff to represent buyers and sellers with his friendly personality and with his local knowledge, having been one of the earliest U.S. people to inhabit Puerto Jimenez. 

Jeff Lantz helped me locate property in Perez Zeledon for my Arkansas client. I was impressed with his honesty and integrity during the process. I found him very personable, friendly & welcoming. He has command of the Spanish language, represents properties with knowledge showing extensive experience in the area of Costa Rican real estate law.  I would recommend Jeff to represent buyers and sellers with his friendly personality and with his local knowledge, having been one of the earliest U.S. people to inhabit Puerto Jimenez.

Melanie Norman, Executive Broker

Prime Real Estate & Development Fayetteville, Arkansas 

He expertly guided us through a real estate purchase and related processes

We first visited the Osa in 1993.  After a decade of re-visits to Costa Rica we met Jeff intending to address our dream; to own property near the tropical ocean and help to preserve the rich biodiversity in the Osa.  Without doubt Jeff enabled our dream.  He expertly guided us through a real estate purchase and related processes.  He is a fair and honest broker, in all respects; he is friendly to everyone – ticos and foreigners alike, knows the property situations as they are developing, carefully evaluates the clients he deals with (checking their integrity and purpose), and recommends trustworthy legal assistance to assure no surprises occur after the sale.  Twenty years later we are still living our dream.

Steven Worley and Joanie Kleypas

Carate, Osa Peninsula

I don’t give many people a five star rating but with Jeff I do so without reservation.

We bought Iguana Lodge from Jeff over 20 years ago and have been friends ever since the first day we met him. Of everyone down here – he has been a solid voice, an honest one.  We know of many people he has helped with their projects and properties.  He has a deep understanding of how things work and how they DON’T work.  And particularly how things work here in Costa Rica. He also has established great friendships with many Costa Ricans – he fits in here as no one else. We can vouch for his integrity.  He is straight forward and always seems happy to help. I don’t give many people a five star rating but with Jeff I do so without reservation.  If we had to do it all again we would have bought more!

Lauren Clever, Iguana Lodge

Osa Peninsula

He is an incredible resource and knows how to make things happen

Jeff helped me acquire a phenomenal property in 2021. I was impressed with the way he handles everything to say the least. I am a contractor in the states and have worked with many professionals over the years so I know what I’m talking about.  It blew me away because I had no idea there was so much involved, many things that my lawyer doesn’t deal with.  He will give it to you straight with no BS. He is an incredible resource and knows how to make things happen.  I was so pleased I hired him to oversee the entire project after the sale.

Steve Kehoe

Carate, Osa Peninsula

If you are buying or selling in the southern zone of Costa Rica, Jeff is your man.

Having lived and operated a business in the Osa Peninsula for 30 years, I’ve met most of the real estate people who have been here. Jeff was working in Costa Rica when I got here and he’s still here today. I know of few others who can boast such longevity in his business. His knowledge of how to make property deals work for both the buyer and the seller is unmatched. His integrity is impeccable.  His understanding of how local and national governing bodies work are part of the package. When it comes to real estate agents Jeff is the best of the best. If you are buying or selling in the southern zone of Costa Rica, Jeff is your man.

Kirk Ulbricht

Owner, Casa Bambu Beach Houses, Matapalo, Osa Peninsula

There were a lot of complicated steps and there was plenty of details not even covered by the lawyers.

I have known Jeff for about 25 years.  He recently helped me with the sale of my hotel and all I can say is we may not have gotten through it all without him.  There were a lot of complicated steps and there was plent of details not even covered by the lawyers. He pointed them out and made sure everthing was resolved before closing so that everyone was satisfied.  I can highly recommend this man. He is easy to work with and explains things so anyone can understand.

 

Terry Conroy

Former owner of Lookout Inn, Osa Peninsula

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