What does real estate actually look like without an MLS?
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Todd Cutter, broker-owner of 2Costa Rica Real Estate, to explore what buying and selling property looks like in Costa Rica; where agents work without centralized listing data, consistent addresses, or standardized market transparency.
Todd explains how agents build comps manually, how brokerages cooperate to market listings, and why choosing the right agent becomes even more important when reliable data is harder to find. In a market without full MLS adoption, relationships, reputation, and local knowledge become the most valuable tools an agent can have.
But this conversation goes beyond Costa Rica.
Todd also shares insights on global migration trends, why more Americans are looking at international real estate, and what agents everywhere can learn about patience, relationship building, and long-term business growth.
You’ll learn:
- What real estate looks like without an MLS
- Why centralized listing data protects buyers and sellers
- How agents collaborate in markets without shared systems
- The role of referrals and global networks in second-home markets
- Why patience and intentionality still win in real estate
If you’ve ever wondered what the industry might look like without an MLS, this conversation provides a real-world perspective.
Connect with Todd on LinkedIn.
Check out 2Costa Rica Real Estate on Instagram and 2costaricarealestate.com.
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