The Re/Max Ocean Surf Realty Team

Our Re/Max Ocean Surf agents are truly the best in Costa Rica.  We have assembled a team of professionals that can help you with every step of the purchase process.  Our team of agents belongs to the two most important real estate boards in Costa Rica - CCBR (Costa Rican Real Estate Board) and CRGAR (Guanacaste Real Estate Board).

All our agents live in the Tamarindo area and own property themselves, so are committed to Costa Rica, the local community, and their clients.  We look forward to working with you! 

Chris Simmons, CA, Broker

Chris is the Broker of Re/Max Tamarindo and the founder of our networked team of three offices (Re/Max Ocean Surf, Re/Max Tres Amigos and Re/Max Prestige Ocean).  Chris is a Canadian Chartered Accountant who has worked in England, USA, and Canada.  His professional experience includes forensic accounting for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and managing criminal law firms in Vancouver.  Chris relocated to Costa Rica with his wife Bonnie and their family over 15 years ago.  He belongs to NAR, is a Certified International Property Specialist, and is a multiple Re/Max award winner including Broker/Owner of the Year.

Courtney Borquet, MBA, Manager & Associate Broker

Courtney is the manager of the Re/Max Tamarindo office whose educational background is in international business. Courtney relocated to Costa Rica more than ten years ago from North Carolina, and has served for serveral terms as the President of Guanacaste Real Estate board.  She also belongs to NAR, and is a multiple Re/Max award winner.

Chris Spears, Agent

Chris is an entrepreneur who founded several sucessful businesses in his home of Kentucky.  Chris relocated to Costa Rica after marrying Elena Guerrero (now our Vacation Coordinator) from Liberia.  Chris speaks fluent Spanish and is committed to working with his clients locate their piece of paradise.  Chris and Elena also volunteer a significant portion of their time to help the local community.

Christian Thomsen, MBA, Agent

After being raised in New Orleans, Christian attended college in Florida and graduated with an MBA in International Business.  His professional experience ranges from renewable energy sales to the wine business in Oregon.  Christian was attracted by the beauty and peaceful atmosphere of Costa Rica. He has been part of the Re/Max Ocean Surf team since 2009 and prides himself in helping his clients find the perfect property.  Christian's enjoys writing music, golfing, and the beach. Christian recently married Dori Matthews, who is a yoga instructor in Tamarindo. 

Jerre West, MBA, Agent

Jerre's background is in financial consulting and he has a Master's degree in banking.  Jerre and his wife, psychologist Dr. Mary West, relocated to Costa Rica over five years ago.  Jerre's specialty is listing and selling real estate at Hacienda Pinilla, where he and his wife own property.  Jerre is in avid golfer and loves Hacienda Pinilla's beautiful beaches.