About Esteban de la Ossa

Real Estate Advisory for Foreign Buyers in Costa Rica

Esteban de la Ossa operates as a buyer-side real estate advisor, helping foreign clients acquire property in Costa Rica through a structured, analysis-driven process designed to reduce risk.

This approach differs from the traditional agent model. Most agents are compensated through seller-paid commissions and focus primarily on listing exposure and transaction facilitation.

In contrast, his work is advisory in nature—more closely aligned with that of a consultant or investment advisor.

He works with foreign buyers evaluating opportunities in Costa Rica, with a focus on how legal structures, market dynamics, and local conditions influence investment outcomes and risk exposure.

Esteban is Costa Rican and spent over four decades in the United States, giving him direct familiarity with both market environments and the expectations of North American buyers.

His approach centers on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk throughout the acquisition process, including evaluating property fundamentals, coordinating with legal and financial professionals, and aligning each purchase with the client’s long-term objectives.

He holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from Florida International University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Thomas University, supporting a data-driven approach to market positioning and investment evaluation.