Why I Turned Down $250,000 For My Website!
“Esta loco!”
“You’re nuts!”
“Why let integrity get in the way of putting quarter of a million bucks in your bank account Scott?”
So these were some of the comments I heard from the very few people who knew that I had received an unsolicited offer to buy my website and I guess all comments are valid to a point.
My ‘baby’ WeLoveCostaRica.com has been around since 2003 and it has an enviable reputation for protecting Costa Rica real estate buyers and, an impeccable track record recommending quality real estate developers with a proven track record of delivering quality real estate and showcases a small network of trustworthy, bilingual, reference-checked Realtors.
You can call me crazy if you like but I cannot sell my baby to just anyone so when the attorney in the U.S. confirmed that this potential buyer had previous, somewhat ‘colorful’ business connections – even though we saw proof that he had some serious cash on hand – I stopped all communications.
More money for the attorneys …., again 🙂
Of course money is important but the one thing that continues to make me REALLY mad is watching good, honest and hard-working people losing their retirement money getting ripped off by unscrupulous fothermuckers selling ocean view land without the ocean view and, I promise you that if I have anything to do with it, NOBODY will use my site to do that …
And, like the banksters who have hurt us all while continuing to rake in billions of dollars in bonuses, these crooks never seem to get caught or end up in jail either!
I understand a business must be profitable and, it should be a fairly simple matter for the new owner of WeLoveCostaRica.com to recoup his or her investment in under three years.
A quality real estate developer could recoup his investment very quickly. As an example, as you can see from the happy real estate developer’s letter below (sales in this one project alone generated over $500,000 for us), this website has helped sell hundreds of quality homes and apartments which has generated millions of dollars for our business associates.
A dynamic, creative entrepreneur(s) could recoup their investment very much quicker and, so you know I would prefer to stay on board for an extended period of time to make sure everything goes smoothly… With thousands of readers relying on this website for quality information about Costa Rica, I want this to succeed.
So yeah! Like most businesses, WeLoveCostaRica.com is for sale “if” the right, honest buyer – with good intentions – comes along. For a good honest buyer, I may even consider selling at a small discount to the asking price. Please note I said a small discount 🙂
If not, no problem! I don’t work that hard any more anyway, I’m in no hurry and we’re still having a great time loving living in Costa Rica, a land of stunning scenery, sunshine and smiles.
Written by Scott Oliver, author of 1: How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa, 2: Costa Rica’s Guide To Making Money Offshore and 3. ¿Cómo Comprar Bienes Raíces en Costa Rica, Sin Perder Su Camisa?
“With his new book, How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa, I am confident that Scott’s dedication to doing what’s best for his clients will be invaluable in helping anyone who has a serious interest in Costa Rica real estate investments. If you are thinking of buying Costa Rica real estate, I have just three words of advice for you, “Listen to him!” By Sr. Federico Carrillo, Former Minister of Finance for Costa Rica.
“I am pleased to recommend How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa written by Scott Oliver. I have known Scott for some years now and he has been thorough in his research of Costa Rican real estate issues. His concern about the lack of information for real estate purchasers in Costa Rica prompted him to write this unique book, which will educate and protect people who wish to purchase real estate in Costa Rica.” By Attorney Roger A. Petersen, author of ‘The Legal Guide To Costa Rica’.
Andrew Makarik
to@welovecostarica.comAndrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.
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