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Why Listing Your Property with an Agent Might Be Slowing Down Your Sale

  • Writer: Arcadia
    Arcadia
  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read
For sale by owner
For sale by owner

In Costa Rica, selling property often feels like a waiting game—months pass, calls trickle in, and somehow... nothing moves. Most sellers think this is just “how it works.” Sign with an agent. Wait for results. Hope for the best.


But what if that’s the very thing holding you back?


The Traditional Model Is Built for Agents—Not Sellers

Real estate agencies operate on commission. That means they only get paid if they sell your home and control the process. Many will ask for exclusivity. Some won’t list without it. You're expected to wait—while they juggle dozens of listings, reply slowly to buyers, and rely on outdated tactics like MLS posts and walk-ins.


Meanwhile, the market has changed.


Buyers Are Already Online—Are You Reaching Them?

Today’s serious buyers are searching Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Google. They’re watching videos. Clicking ads. Scanning listings in English, Spanish, and French. They're ready—but only if they see your property.


Most agencies don't advertise that way.


They might not have time. They might not have the tools. And they definitely won’t pay out-of-pocket for your exposure until they’re sure it’ll pay off for them.


So What’s the Alternative?

You take control.


Arcadia is not a real estate agency. It’s a marketing firm built for expat property owners and independent agents. We don’t take commissions. We don’t sign contracts. We don’t make you wait.


Instead, we give your property:

  • A professional listing in three languages

  • International exposure (USA, Canada, Europe)

  • High-impact visuals (photo, video, drone add-ons)

  • Direct buyer inquiries, phone support, and online traction from Day One


You stay in control of pricing, showings, and negotiations. We just make sure buyers are actually finding you.


The Hybrid Approach Is the Future

Want to keep your agent? Go for it. Want to list privately and save thousands in commission? You can. Want global marketing without the gatekeepers? That’s what we do.


Real estate doesn’t need to be slow, confusing, or expensive. It needs to be visible.


👉 Curious what your listing could look like with real marketing behind it?


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