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I have been to Costa Rica many times over the last ten years. Like many others I enjoy spending time in this country. Several years ago I decided to consider investing in property. After doing some research Dominical seemed to have the potential to work for me. After some additional research I contacted Daveed Hollander. There are many things I like about Daveed. With respect to investing in the area around Dominical: First and foremost, he lives and makes his home there with his wife and son. Not only is he aware of everything happening in the area, he has a genuine interest in making sure that the projects he works on contribute in a positive way to this community. Second, he speaks fluent Spanish and has a wonderful relationship with the local Costa Ricans. This is invaluable when considering investing in real estate (especially in a foreign country). He has a tremendous level of sophistication in real estate investments and a large network of resources and contacts.  He is a very honest, straight forward individual and I consider him my friend. Daveed has been a tremendous asset to me in this endeavor and I would not consider getting involved in a project in Costa Rica (or Panama) with out his help.  
 

David Rehak

Columbus, GA  USA

Last August we spent 9 days in the Dominical area with Daveed Hollander .   It was a long and exciting week.

When we first met with Daveed we were not 100% sure what we we re looking for .  By showing us a broad range of properties we soon had a better idea of what characteristics were important to us (ie ocean view, jungle, privacy...).   Daveed's knowledge of the area also helped us determine what area was a good fit for us.     Although we were far from being "big spenders" he spent the entire week with us which we very much  appreciated.    He also took the time to talk to us on the phone and sent us property listings prior to our arrival.  He went above and beyond in negotiating and made sure we were able to purchase the lot we choose. He made the purchasing process very painless and was with us every step of the way.

I would not hesitate to recommend him or anyone on his team.    We are excited about our purchase and are looking forward to our new adventure. .

" Christine and Brett McIntire, San Rafael, CA. USA

My wife Diana and I and our young son Bill met Daveed in Costa Rica after I had completed a thorough research on property opportunities in Costa Rica on the internet.  Daveed’s command of technology was unparalleled for the area.  The unique area he lives in (Dominical), in the southern zone – is where mountain area meets beaches.  The area had a somewhat “undiscovered feel” to it because of a 1 hour bumpy dirt road drive from Quepos that made the area feel inaccessible.  With the planned paving of this road I felt we had the trappings of a good opportunity to invest in land with the intention to retire there one day.   Daveed guided us caringly  to the best opportunity in our price range. He was not pushy. The lot we bought cost twice what we had planned for but it was gorgeous and has a devastatingly beautiful view of the ocean from a very high up perch.  Daveed made sure to remind us that we did not plan to spend this much and showed us lots that were in our original price range before we decided to close.  Our experience with Daveed exceeded my wildest imagination.  He was the 4rth realtor that I had dealt with.  I honestly found the quality of realtor in Costa Rica not to my liking.  Daveed on the other hand impressed me immensely.  He comes from a family of realtors and it is evident.  His integrity and efficiency exceeded anything I had previously experienced in my interactions with realtors buying and selling properties in Canada.  The close process can be a bit scary for someone who has purchased real estate in Europe  the US, or Canada.  Daveed was patient and caring in his efforts to build our trust and introduce us to competent English speaking professionals who guided us through the process from start to finish.  Daveed has provided us with fantastic after sales services and has gone out of the way to make us feel comfortable about owning our beautiful lot that is so far away.  As an aside, we had the pleasure to meet Daveed’s lovely Costa Rican wife Vanessa and adorable son at his home.  We are as excited about eventually being neighbors of this lovely family as we are about our plans to move to Costa Rica.

Peter and Diana Franzone
Toronto, Canada

I first met Daveed a few years ago and ended up buying my first property in the hills overlooking Dominical.  I tend to be rather cautious and detail oriented, but after getting familiar with the process, have since bought and sold a number of properties up and down the southern zone....all with Daveed and the help of the rest of the crew at the Dominical office.  These folks know the business down there, and can present it in a clear and professional manner.  Whether its negotiating legal issues, or taking care of the property, they have the knowledge and contacts for getting it handled.  It's not just about the sale either, they've been a tremendous help afterwards, which was important for me living up in the States.  Being involved in real estate in Costa Rica has been fun, at times challenging, but in the end very rewarding....both personally and financially.  I highly recommend the area, and these folks to help you access it.

Sam Gowey

We were one of Daveed’s first clients over 10 years ago. He provided us with a great opportunity to purchase property in Dominical. He helped us through the transaction and has been a close friend ever since. As time passed we decided to build a house in the Dominical area and wanted Daveed to list it for us. He has been there to aid us with anything we have requested of him including helpful contacts, honest feedback and important insight into the real estate market of Costa Rica. We have been so happy with Daveed’s professional knowledge and skills that we are looking forward to joining him on a new joint-project. Daveed’s friendly, honest and professional approach to business has made him our go-to man in the area and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a first-class realtor in Costa Rica’s Southern zone. –

Ross and Jesse Garrison

For those of you reading this you are probably wondering about the hurdles. pitfalls and diffficulties associated with buying property in a foreign country. Having been through the process, I cannot stress the importance enough of dealing with reputable people. Daveed Hollander of Coldwell Bankers, is one such individual. Well established, and a long time resident of the Dominical area, he is a wealth of knowledge about the customs and details of buying land in Costa Rica. I am proud to call him my friend as well as a long time business associate, and I  would highly recommend him, and his company to anyone contemplating a future in Costa Rica. The Dominical area has the unique blend of rain forest and Pacific coast, making it, I feel, the most beautiful area in the country. Local knowledge is of paramount importance in getting a fair deal, and Daveed will assure you of that.

Senor Smith

In 2000 my partner and I met Daveed Hollander by spontaneously walking into his new office.  He was extremely warm and friendly and full of information.  While  we explained our small whim to look at properties, he was very patient and eager to show us what was possible with our budget.  Well we were so impressed by the region, we  decided to purchase one.  Daveed walked us through the entire process.  I think we were actually his first clients, yet he was very professional.  
That was years ago.  Over time, Daveed has not only been extremely present as a "go to" resource, but he and his family have become our very good friends.  Looking at Daveed and my children playing together, I think we must have had a good instinct walking into Daveed's office that day.  Who knew back then how much Daveed would help steer our lives to where we are now?
Jillian Wieseneck, Playa Dominicalito

Hi there, regarding a reference for Daveed Hollander – see below We live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, and while touring around Costa Rica several years ago we stopped in Dominical and fell in love with the area, and decided to check out some realtors. We’d met with at least 3 realtors before we encountered Daveed and needless to say we decide to work with him. We are more than happy to be a reference for Daveed and add that he made our journey of purchasing property in CR seamlessly smooth. Apart from advising and showing us many, many properties, he’s provided up-to-date information regarding the legal requirements of purchasing property in CR, a list of reputable lawyers & architects for us to work with, facilitated and supported road, electricity and water development/improvements on our behalf, all of which would been very challenging without his knowledge and assistance. In addition to that we find him to be a very friendly and honest person and would not hesitate in recommending him to others. Christine & Rupert Downing

Christine & Rupert Downing