Nicaragua: key aspects that continue to shape real estate brokerage regulation
26th Oct 2026
Jessica Obando is Associate at GarciaBodan and member of the Real Estate and Corporate and Transactional practice areas in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
Her practice focuses on the structuring and execution of real estate transactions, the preparation and review of contracts, deeds, powers of attorney, and corporate documents, as well as the coordination of purchase and sale closings and due diligence processes, in coordination with the parties involved. She also advises clients on registry, cadastral, and municipal matters, ensuring compliance with the legal requirements necessary for the development of real estate investments and projects in Nicaragua.
Previously, she served as the firm’s registry coordinator, where she oversaw the follow-up of registry, cadastral, and municipal procedures, the preparation of documentation for real estate transactions, and coordination with attorneys, notaries, clients, and public authorities. Her career at GarciaBodan began as an Intern and Legal Assistant, during which she gained experience in requesting, compiling, and reviewing legal documentation, as well as addressing client and governmental authority requirements.
Her experience in real estate transactions has enabled her to develop a practical, results-oriented approach, working closely with clients, notaries, attorneys, real estate agents, and escrow agencies to ensure the successful closing of transactions.