Luxury Properties Costa Rica was founded by four close friends and partners—Ian and

Sayaka McPherson, and Eric and Johanna Sachs—who shared a common belief: that

the Costa Rica luxury real estate market deserved a brokerage defined by excellence,

cutting edge technology, professionalism, and a higher standard of client

representation.

Each founder brings a distinct and complementary background, combining deep local

expertise, international real estate experience, luxury hospitality standards, and world-

class marketing innovation.

Ian McPherson has been a respected presence in the Guanacaste real estate

community for over eight years. He has represented high-net-worth clients from around

the world and is also one of the region’s most accomplished custom home builders.

Truly one of the most experienced and innovative minds in the industry, you want Ian

on your team! His experience in both real estate and luxury construction provides

clients with invaluable insight into property quality, design, and long-term value.

Sayaka McPherson is a renowned graphic designer and serial entrepreneur known for

her refined aesthetic and brand vision. Her work brings a sophisticated creative

perspective to the brokerage, ensuring that every property is presented with the level of

design and visual excellence expected in the global luxury market. As a respected

architectural designer, Sayaka has created some of the most iconic homes in the

region, making Luxury Properties Costa Rica a full service real estate brokerage from

purchase, to design and build. Her entrepreneurial success, including founding Purr a

Vida Cat Café in Guanacaste, reflects her ability to build distinctive and respected

brands.

Johanna Sachs, a Costa Rican native, brings a unique blend of local knowledge, real

estate expertise, and luxury hospitality experience. She began her career in luxury hotel

concierge services, where she developed a deep understanding of high-level client

care and service standards. She later built extensive experience in real estate sales and

property management, overseeing multifamily properties and large investment

portfolios. In addition to her work in Costa Rica, she is also a licensed Realtor in

Colorado, providing her with a strong foundation in North American real estate

practices.

Eric Sachs brings more than two decades of real estate brokerage, marketing, and

technology experience. After building and successfully selling a real estate brokerage

in Colorado, he went on to become an internationally recognized real estate marketing

consultant. He is the founder of BreakthroughBroker.com, one of the most widely used

real estate marketing platforms in the industry, utilized by hundreds of thousands ofagents across North America. His expertise in marketing strategy, technology, and

brokerage operations forms the foundation of the company’s modern and forward-

thinking approach.

Together, the four founders recognized an opportunity to create something

fundamentally different. They envisioned a brokerage that would depart from traditional

real estate practices in Costa Rica and instead operate with an aggressive tech

strategy, marketing sophistication, and operational standards found in the world’s most

respected luxury brokerages.

Luxury Properties Costa Rica was built on the principle that exceptional properties

deserve exceptional representation.

The firm combines world-class marketing, advanced technology, and refined client

service to deliver an experience that is both modern and deeply personal. Sellers

benefit from strategic exposure through professional marketing and global reach, while

buyers are guided through a seamless, technology-enabled process designed to

provide clarity, confidence, and efficiency.

The vision of Luxury Properties Costa Rica is to become the most respected luxury real

estate advisory firm in the region—trusted by discerning clients, respected by industry

professionals, and defined by excellence in every aspect of its work.