SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, Aug. 19, 2026 — Experienced lifestyle and luxury real estate broker Diana Madrigal wants people to know that buying real estate in another country doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Her office in the Santa Ana subdivision of Costa Rica’s San José province is one of the newest additions to United Country Real Estate’s 100-year-old franchise.
“What drew me to real estate was never just the homes, it was the people,” Madrigal said. “Buying property, especially in another country, is one of the biggest decisions someone can make. I enjoy guiding clients through that process, helping them feel informed, confident and genuinely excited about the next chapter of their lives.”
United Country is known for its broad national network of some 500 offices in the United States from coast-to-coast, as well as others in select international markets including Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica. That noteworthy international presence, along with United Country’s stellar reputation in lifestyle real estate, were two big factors that brought Madrigal to the franchise.
“Many of my clients come from the U.S. and Canada looking for a different way of life, and United Country has spent a long time helping people make those kinds of moves with confidence,” she said.
As the broker/owner of United Country Real Estate | Costa Rica Properties, Madrigal specializes in luxury homes, condominiums, waterfront properties, mountain retreats and land. Her office covers much of Central Costa Rica, with an emphasis on the greater San José area, as well as the Central Pacific Coast in the Puntarenas province.
Costa Rica continues to attract residents and visitors alike with its stunning natural beauty, engaging agri-tourism scene, and an emphasis on history, culture and the arts. It’s a country that appeals to a trendy young city dweller as much as it does to a resort-loving retiree or an expat moving with the family.
“Whether someone is looking for an oceanfront property, a family residence in the city, a golf community home, or a peaceful rural haven amid nature, they’re investing in the life they want to create,” Madrigal said. “I love helping clients discover a place where they can truly belong. That’s what I find most rewarding.”
For a “people person” like Madrigal, United Country’s focus on innovation, training and marketing also drew her to the franchise. The Kansas City, Mo.-based company provides a comprehensive level of home office support that’s uncommon in the real estate industry. As a result, agents have more time to do what they do best … listing and selling properties.
“Having access to a global network while still providing personalized local expertise is exactly what I wanted for my clients,” she said. “Long-term, I want Costa Rica to become one of United Country’s strongest international markets. I hope to build a team that shares my client-first philosophy while continuing to raise the standard across the board.”
Learn more about United Country Real Estate | Costa Rica Properties at CostaRicaHomesAndLand.com, or email dianamadrigalu@gmail.com.