Our Journey to Owning a Piece of Paradise
For years, I’d dreamed of owning a little slice of paradise by the sea. My husband shared that dream, but we both found the idea of buying beachfront land in a foreign country as thrilling as it was daunting. We had fallen in love with Las Terrenas on a prior trip – the palm-fringed beaches, the relaxed vibe – yet the process of purchasing land abroad felt like uncharted waters for us. That all changed when I connected with Yeison from Atlantique Sud.
From our very first conversation, Yeison brought a calm confidence that put me at ease. He truly listened to what we wanted – not just the price range or lot size, but our vision of life on the beach: a future home where we could wake up to ocean waves, a spot close enough to town for convenience yet secluded enough to feel like our own haven. He took that vision to heart. In no time, Yeison curated a shortlist of beachfront lots that ticked all our boxes. He didn’t just hand us brochures, either; he walked us through each option with local insight and honesty. If one property had an especially wide shoreline or a particularly gorgeous sunrise view, he made sure we knew. If another might require extra steps like erosion permits or road improvements, he pointed out those realities, too. This level of transparency immediately built our trust.
Visiting the properties with Yeison was an adventure of its own. I’ll never forget stepping onto one stretch of sand, toes in the warm surf, and exchanging a glance with my husband – we just knew this was the one. It was a pristine plot on a quiet crescent beach, dotted with graceful coconut trees. Yeison must have sensed our excitement because he broke into a smile and said, “I had a feeling about this spot for you.” But falling in love with a place was just the beginning; the real work was turning that dream spot into ours. This is where Yeison’s professionalism truly shone. He guided us through every step that followed, making a complex process feel surprisingly straightforward.
Navigating the legal and bureaucratic requirements of the Dominican Republic could have been a nightmare on our own. Instead, we felt completely supported. Yeison introduced us to a reputable local attorney to handle the due diligence and paperwork, and he ensured that every document was in order. He even arranged for a surveyor to verify the land’s boundaries when a minor question arose about where a public beach access path ended. (That was something we never would have thought to check, but thanks to Yeison, it was resolved in a heartbeat.) Through it all, he kept us informed and reassured. I bombarded him with a hundred little questions – about property taxes, building regulations, even the quality of the cell signal on that beach – and he answered each one with patience and detail. Not once did we feel like we were “bothering” him; in fact, he encouraged our questions. His responsiveness was incredible: whether it was a late-night email or an early-morning text, we always received a prompt and thoughtful reply.
What truly amazed us was how Yeison went above and beyond to keep the experience personal and exciting. After we’d returned home to start the closing process remotely, he would send us spontaneous updates just to keep our spirits high – a short video of a sunset from our beach, or photos of the plot sparkling in the morning light. We were thousands of miles away, juggling work and life, yet he made us feel like we were right there, watching our dream come to life. Even our neighbours-to-be got glowing mentions, as Yeison had taken time to introduce us to a friendly expatriate couple living down the shore who could share their experience of building in Las Terrenas.
By the time the sale was finalised, we realised we hadn’t just bought a piece of land – we’d gained a friend and ally in the Dominican Republic. On closing day, when everything was signed and done, Yeison met us with a celebratory grin and a bottle of local rum to toast the occasion. Standing there on our beach, with the gentle waves lapping at the sand, we felt a wave of gratitude as powerful as the ocean before us. The journey that once intimidated us had become one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives.
If you’re dreaming of owning property in Las Terrenas, do yourself a favour: work with Yeison at Atlantique Sud. I can’t recommend Yeison and the Atlantique Sud team enough. He turned a daunting process into a delightful journey, combining deep market knowledge with genuine integrity and warmth. Thanks to him, our beachfront dream is now a reality – and every morning that we watch the sunrise over the water, we know we have Yeison to thank for it.
— Samantha & David H., Boston, USA
