Brian Neal
Brian Neal
Partner, Manager, Broker
brian@wanderlustsir.com
506 8705 8152
Brian is originally from southeastern North Carolina and spent many weekends there sport fishing along the NC coast. That love of sport fishing brought Brian to Nosara for a vacation in 2011, and he’s been here full-time ever since.
Brian has been working in the travel and real estate business since he moved to Nosara. Prior to living in Costa Rica, he co-owned an operated a large chain of convenience stores and opened one of the first brewpubs to be located in North Carolina. He helped lead North Carolina’s legislation for a new industry of brewpubs and microbreweries in the mid 1990’s. Today there are over 180 brewpubs located in his state.
When you don’t see Brian at the Wanderlust Realty office working with our real estate agents in Costa Rica, he’s either sport fishing or traveling the world. Brian began an annual fishing tournament in Playa Garza 9 years ago that is attended by anglers from all over the world. He also mentors young entrepreneurs in Nosara and sees them as a vital part of the future for the town.
“It’s important to me that we give back to our young budding entrepreneurs. There have been people in my life that had given me advice, support and love throughout the years. I’d like to carry on that tradition."
WHAT BRIAN’S CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“Tremendously happy with the service Brian Neal and the service provided at Sothebey's. Brian acted with such professionalism, and gave us great objective advise to help us make the best decision for ourselves while working with him. Thanks so much Brian, and the team at Sothebey's for all that you've done to help us in the sale of our house! I would be happy to use them again either for buying or selling a property!”
—Mike K
“This was the best experience we've had in selling a house. As soon as we met Nathan and Brian and Alex we knew our long wait to sell the house was over. They did everything they could to promote our home and the area. The team was incredible, letting us know how the showings went from the buyer's perspective and encouraging us that we'd meet our goal. These are warm and knowledgeable people and they WILL sell your house!”
—Gwen Lariviere
“Most satisfactory real estate experience in a lifetime. Whether buying or selling in Nosara, Wanderlust is the only choice. The entire team of Brian, Nathan, Tanya, and Alex, will amaze you with their marketing expertise and professionalism. 5+ Stars”
—Jamie Schwartz
“Wanderlust Realty is a very professional and ethical team, in short supply here in Costa Rica. They sold our property through just plain hard work and kept us apprised every step of the way. Their emphasis is getting a good deal for everyone concerned and I felt that they represented both sides of the transaction in an exemplary way. I don't want to single out any individual since it was a team effort, but Brian was our listing broker and he was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!”
—Rick Lariviere