Krain Listing Presentation

OUR PASSION IS REAL ESTATE. LO C A L R O OT S

I G LO B A L R E AC H

The Trusted Leader.

As the No. 1 brokerage in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, one of the country’s most treasured destinations, KRAIN Luxury Real Estate is grateful to have long been the preferred property market authority for countless people searching for their dream homes.

Over the years, hundreds of affluent buyers and sellers have sought out our full-service brokerage, turning to KRAIN for the purchase and sale of their homes, along with relocation, property management, and vacation rental needs. And it’s easy to see why; our team is comprised of U.S. and Canadian agents who have chosen real estate as their profession and value the high standards imposed by U.S. and Canadian licensing requirements.

Across Costa Rica, our brand is known as an innovator and a difference maker. In addition to having a keen understanding and proven track record for what it takes to get your property noticed and sold, we are globally renowned for our robust client support, superior attention to detail, and seasoned expertise. Adding to that distinction, our visibility, influence, and know-how make KRAIN the unrivaled authority in the local real estate market..

Through our international, invitation-only luxury real estate affiliations, we are a network of thousands…and through our top-producing team’s homegrown roots in Costa Rica, we are also your fellow community members, go-to resources, neighbors, and friends.

WHY CHOOSE KRAIN?

At a Glance • With four offices countrywide, we oversee a significant volume of Costa Rica’s real estate transactions.

• In Costa Rica, a country that currently has no real estate licensing law, KRAIN’s owners and agents have professional licensed backgrounds, including law degrees and real estate licenses from the U.S. or Canada.

We are well-known for having the deep real estate knowledge that can only come from formal licensed training, and for holding ourselves to the higher standard of ethics and practices -- those required of licensed real estate professionals in the U.S. and Canada.

• We are the only company in Costa Rica that has global real estate marketing affiliations that encompass commercial, residential, and luxury real estate. Through these global affiliations, KRAIN’s marketing reach extends to 132 countries and 18 languages.

• We are global, but we are local. While marketing our listings to our elite, international affiliate networks, we also engage in direct marketing campaigns to all Costa Rica agents. And, through KRAIN’s “We Care, We Share” policy, which allows local agents to use KRAIN’s marketing materials to promote our listings within their network and on their website, we have become a welcomed and trusted “listing brokerage” with local agents. We are proud of the fact that the first call from many local agents when they have a buyer is to KRAIN.

At a Glance • We understand that social media gets properties sold! KRAIN’s eight-person marketing team ensures that we are real estate leaders as well as social media influencers on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads, with many of our outlets having more than 100k followers devoted to KRAIN. Pound for pound, no other brokerage in Costa Rica can match our social media presence.

• Through its co-founder, Sarah Breitlander, KRAIN’s television exposure is incomparable. KRAIN and its homes have been featured on more than 25 episodes of the popular television series “House Hunter’s International,” the most of any real estate agency in Costa Rica.

• KRAIN has a dedicated relocation and property management department (a distinction that few other broker ages in Costa Rica have) for continuous, ongoing buyer support after a purchase. This makes us a one-stop- shop for buyers, most of whom are recurring clients and trust us implicitly with their real estate needs. KRAIN’s continuous support for these highly qualified buyers allows them to comfortably say “yes” to the purchase of your home.

WHY CHOOSE KRAIN?

A FIRM FOUNDATION KRAIN stands on a solid foundation due to its co-founders, the professional husband-and-wife team of Sarah and Peter Breitlander -- two highly respected leaders with unique backgrounds and distinguished credentials.

Peter, a top-producing, U.S.-licensed managing real estate broker with more than two decades of experience, founded KRAIN Real Estate in 2005 in Chicago, building the business into an extremely prosperous enterprise.

Then, in 2013, he expanded KRAIN to Costa Rica, bolstering its reputation on a global stage. It was at that time that Sarah, a U.S.-licensed attorney -- named by Super Lawyers Magazine as an Illinois “Rising Star” and one of the State’s “40 under 40” attorneys to watch -joined as co-owner.

In-the-trenches experience and high-touch service are mainstays for this dynamic duo. Sarah was a commercial litigation attorney for 10 years in Chicago and presidentelect of the Women’s Bar Association. Over the course of her career, she clerked for two federal judges, as well as an Illinois Supreme Court judge, and earned a myriad of coveted distinctions and honors. Peter’s longstanding oversight as a managing broker in Chicago had him collaborating with and directing as many as 40 highpowered agents at any given time.

As exemplified by these leaders, KRAIN’s core strengths lie at the intersection of legal, accounting, real estate, property management, and hospitality services. As a result, much of the trust that clients have instilled in KRAIN stems from this exceptional framework of experience. Sarah and Peter’s personal history and widely acclaimed professionalism -- combined with KRAIN’s ability to attract top-producing agents who live in Costa Rica, have an exceptional grasp of the local market, and are, or have been, licensed in the U.S. or Canada -- continue to make KRAIN a magnet for international clientele.

WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR LISTING, THE DIFFERENCE IS KRAIN

Partnering with the right brokerage can add value to your property, amplify its marketing exposure, and result in a successful sale. We have assembled the strongest real estate team in Guanacaste, bar none, and have the unique ability to bring highly qualified buyers to your home.

We are also expertly educated and experienced in getting you top dollar for your property. We know how to negotiate on our sellers’ behalf, thanks to our team being anchored by lawyers, top-producing professionals with managerial broker experience, and years of courses in negotiation.

EVERYWHERE YOUR BUYERS ARE KRAIN’s local reputation and expertise have been bolstered by our elite memberships in a trio of ultra-luxe real estate networks with affiliate brokerages that span the globe, including: • LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES OF THE WORLD® (LeadingRE) -- a community of more than 550 international real estate companies that are awarded membership based on rigorous standards for service and performance.

• LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL® (LPI), the world’s leading luxury property network, comprised of more than 250 top-tier, independent residential real estate brokerages. Having more U.S. properties of over $1M than Sotheby’s, Christie’s, or Engel &Volkers, this brand is truly a mark of excellence, and less than 20% of applicants qualify for membership.

• MAYFAIR INTERNATIONAL REALTY KRAIN captures the European interest in Costa Rica through its exclusive affiliation with Mayfair International Realty, a London-based firm with a global reach, yet sharp focus on Great Britain and the European Union.

Real estate professionals within these exclusive, invitation-only organizations are recognized as the most sought-after in the industry -- revered for marketing the finest and most distinct luxury and commercial properties worldwide, and lauded for their commitment to high performance, professionalism, and quality service.

U.S Home Sales - Volume Shown in Billions of Dollars

Total U.S. Properties - Over $1 Million

With the added support of our international affiliate networks, coupled with our longstanding contacts, KRAIN has secured buyers in more than 20 countries.

And our impact within the industry is all the more amplified through our unique collaborations and channels of visibility.

MOST FEATURED BROKERAGE IN CENTRAL AND LATIN AMERICA 25+ EPISODES

Heightened exposure and lasting influence for your listing.

130K+ FOLLOWERS

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U N PA R A L L E L E D I N F LU E N C E : S Y N D I C AT I O N S A N D A DV E R T I S I N G At KRAIN, our business is defined by success and unmatched operational excellence. We appreciate, first-hand, that you want the highest level of quality and care when it comes to the sale of your property, and our KRAIN team is known for exceeding those expectations and going the extra mile for clients -- hallmarks of our brand. That’s why we have aligned ourselves with affiliate networks that give us an added edge through partnerships with exclusive media outlets, ensuring that your residence is reaching high-net-worth buyers across the globe.

Through our unique relationship with Luxury Portfolio International, for instance, listings priced over U.S. $1M will not only be displayed on luxuryportfolio.com, but also syndicated to leading luxury real estate websites, including MasnionGlobal.com, James Edition.com, and Juwai.com -- the leading overseas real estate media property outlet in mainland China.

Our affiliation with Luxury Portfolio International also gives our clients added access to advertising opportunities with top-tier media outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Country Life in the U.K., as well as the network’s widely read magazine, Luxury Portfolio, which is distributed in 70 countries and mailed directly to a hand-picked, exclusive list of more than 200,000 wealthy individuals globally.

CASA DEL SOL

We recently marketed and sold this top-priced, phenomenal ocean-view home in less than one month, setting the record for the highest priced resale in Las Catalinas, Costa Rica.

INNOVATORS IN HELPING YOUR POTENTIAL BUYERS GET TO YES.

Adding to why we are so trusted in Costa Rica, and what makes our customer base so strong, KRAIN maintains a dedicated Property Management Department, putting minds at ease and ensuring that properties are well-kept, protected, and, if desired, generating income. Through this highly specialized division, we handle: • • • • • • •

Bill pay Maintenance and repairs Short-term rental services Tax compliance, professional accounting, and monthly owner’s statements Cleaning services Luxury home and white-glove services Personal attention, single point-of-contact approach

By that same token, KRAIN’s Relocation Department offers prospective homebuyers with: • • • • • • • • • •

A thorough explanation of the transactional process as it relates to purchasing real estate in Costa Rica Pre-arrival consultations via phone/video conference Comparative market analyses based on our decade-long history of sales Location tours and local community information Community familiarization, including shopping locations, medical facilities, and personal services A preferred list of vendors (attorneys, escrow companies, home inspectors, insurance agents, property managers, movers/shippers, architects, and builders) Residency laws Private school comparisons Employment and healthcare resources Monitoring and follow-up on home-finding trips

As a result of the above services, KRAIN is often the first point-of-contact for new clients and returning buyers. KRAIN engages in all of the above so that our buyers are educated, qualified, and comfortable with putting in an offer on your home. Our professional services and continued buyer support is why so many buyers come from KRAIN!

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU At KRAIN Luxury Real Estate, you and your needs are our priority. We are a hands-on team of highly competitive, creative, solutions-focused experts with an array of cutting-edge tools and technology, market analytics, and global referral sources at our fingertips. Simply put, we are the best at what we do. Our professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to our clients have been the cornerstone of our unprecedented success, and they are our continued promise to you, our clients.

KRAIN LUXURY REAL ESTATE Info@KrainCostaRica.com

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