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Shelby International Realty

Shelby International Realty is your trusted partner for luxury real estate on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. Founded by Shelby Dobreff, a Florida-Licensed specialist ranked among the top 8% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide, the agency brings six years of high-end sales experience to every client relationship. From beachfront villas and gated condos to commercial investments, we cover Jacó, Playa Hermosa, Los Suenos, Manuel Antonio, and beyond. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, we are here to make your Costa Rica property journey as smooth and rewarding as possible.

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What our clients think

“We love CR and decided to buy a home here. I sent an email to several agencies and just by luck Shelby Dobreff answered. I could go on about how professional and nice she is but you will find that out for yourself. Instead I will tell you that she …found the property that exceeded our expectations, she was patient and walked us through the process, she connected us with necessary professionals to navigate the process, she connected us with resources to make the transition smooth; everything from water to electricity to cable. Every step of the way she was available! If I needed to do it again; Shelby is who I would choose.“

Tim & Carla Milligan

“Shelby was the best! I wanted to find a condo in Jaco but was on a limited schedule. Not only did she find the perfect one, but she helped me all along the process (I don’t speak Spanish…yet!). She had all the right connections with inspectors, attorneys, escrow, to make the process go smoothly. I highly recommend Shelby!“

Barbara Shaw

“I came down on a trip from Tampa, Florida to try to find a condo in Jaco Beach and Shelby was amazing. She knew everything about the area, showed me several condos, and I found my dream beach condo at Tres Regalos!! It's an amazing place and I couldn't have done it without Shelby who made the process super easy.“

Kim Herrala

“Buying property in Costa Rica was a great experience thanks to my amazing realtor, Shelby Dobreff! Even though I’ve been visiting Costa Rica for over 20 years and have a background in real estate, there were still a lot of unknowns about purchasing in another country. Shelby made the whole process easy and stress-free.

From day one, she took the time to really understand what we were looking for and went above and beyond with the properties she showed us. She was always available to answer questions, explain the process, and guide us every step of the way.

Everything from start to finish went smoothly, and she’s even been there for us after closing whenever we’ve needed help. Shelby is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her clients. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy real estate in Costa Rica!“

Ryan Harrington

“Shelby was a pleasure to work with . She was always happy to help and returned calls without delay. We are very happy and would recommend her and Coldwell Banker Central Pacific Properties . Thank you Shelby“

Danny Sharp

“Shelby was a pleasure to work with—knowledgeable, professional, and personable. We highly recommend her services!“

David Trouille

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