... At a Real Estate Convention held in Orlando, Florida in 1999, a group of agents analyzed the concept of Real Estate Maximums. The concept, a determined team, and the best referral system boosted the decision to open METROPOLITANA Real Estate in Costa Rica.

First Grand Opening: May 3, 2001

Luis Murillo, a well known agent and developer, joined forces with broker Hugo Fatjo and attorney Jose Echeverria to open their METROPOLITANA Real Estate office in a cosmopolitan and upscale real estate area of Heredia named Santo Domingo.

METROPOLITANA Real Estate attended the 2001 International Convention held in San Diego, CA. Costa Rica was introduced for the first time to hundreds of agents. Properties in the city, at the beach, and the benefits of Costa Rica itself were successfully promoted.

Real Estate Convention: Feb. 2001

After the 2001 San Diego Convention, METROPOLITANA Real Estate started an alliance with Chris Simmons, owner of RE/MAX Ocean Surf Costa Rica at Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste. Chris, a Canadian CPA resident, has been involved in sales and construction.