About

Tiago Leao

I grew up in Guanacaste. Now I help buyers and sellers make the most of it.

Tiago Leao — Guanacaste real estate agent

Every client comes to Guanacaste with different goals. Some know exactly what they want and already have their professional team in place. Others want help understanding the market, comparing communities, and coordinating the process. My role adapts to what you need—whether you are buying, selling, investing, or evaluating land.

I am a Guanacaste real estate agent and your local point of contact when additional support is useful. I represent you throughout the transaction, keep communication moving, and can introduce independent attorneys, escrow providers, inspectors, surveyors, property managers, contractors, and other local professionals when needed.

My family moved to Costa Rica 15 years ago, and I grew up in Guanacaste. I began working in real estate at 18, behind the camera — photographing and marketing high-end homes across the region. After earning my business degree from the University of Florida, I moved into sales—bringing the same attention to presentation, strategy, and detail to every property and client.

I now work with KRAIN Luxury Real Estate from Tamarindo, serving buyers and sellers throughout Guanacaste, including Flamingo, Potrero, Brasilito, Conchal, Playa Grande, Hacienda Pinilla, and surrounding communities. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I personally handle the calls, showings, negotiations, and follow-up.

Whether you are buying or selling property in Costa Rica, my goal is simple: make your life easier and help you move forward with confidence.

Tiago Leao surfing a barreling wave on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast
Home break I grew up surfing these beaches — the same coast I now help people call home.
1M+
Video Views
5
Years in the Market
3
Languages

How I work

Marketing like a launch

Every listing gets professional drone footage, an edited video walkthrough, and paid digital distribution across the US and Canada with lead tracking and retargeting. Your property doesn't sit — it gets put in front of prospective buyers, repeatedly.

Local, full-time, honest

I live in Guanacaste year-round and know the actual closed sale prices, not just asking prices. I'll tell you the truth about each area and each property — including when to walk away.

You get me, every step

Every call, showing, and negotiation is handled by me personally, in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. When additional support is useful, I can introduce independent attorneys, escrow providers, lenders, inspectors, and other local professionals relevant to the transaction.

How I make the process easier

I explain what happens next

Clear information about the process, timeline, documents, costs, and decisions — without unnecessary jargon, and in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

I connect the right people

When independent professional help is needed, I can introduce attorneys, escrow providers, inspectors, surveyors, contractors, property managers, and other specialists relevant to your situation. You choose and engage each professional directly.

I keep communication organized

I stay involved, follow up on outstanding items, and make sure you always understand where the transaction stands and what the next step is.

I remain a local resource

My role doesn't necessarily end at closing. When appropriate, I can keep helping you identify local contacts for property management, repairs, utilities, insurance, furnishing, and other ownership needs.

Backed by the KRAIN machine

I'm an agent with KRAIN Luxury Real Estate — five offices across Guanacaste and an international buyer network behind every listing I take. Brokerage-wide figures, 2024–2025:

$130M+Deal volume
115+Deals closed
550+Brokerages in network
60+Countries of exposure
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What clients say

Real words from buyers and sellers I've worked with in Guanacaste.
★★★★★
Working with Tiago was an excellent experience. As an American buying property in another country, the process can feel daunting, but Tiago made every step clear, manageable, and stress free. He was responsive, knowledgeable about the local market, and took the time to truly understand our needs.
Lana Smith
Bought in Tamarindo
★★★★★
We just closed on our place in Playa Grande, and Tiago Leao was fantastic. What I appreciated most was his honesty, he didn't just try to sell us anything, he actually pointed out the pros and cons of different neighborhoods and steered us away from properties that didn't fit our goals. Having an agent with that kind of deep knowledge of Guanacaste is invaluable. He genuinely looked out for our best interests.
Alberto Ruiz
Bought in Playa Grande

Let's talk about your move

Buying, selling, or just exploring — tell me what you're thinking and I'll give you an honest, no-pressure read on it.

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