All brokers in Amstelveen

I am not the type of person who leaves bad reviews, and I even feel bad doing this now, but I hope to spare someone else from my situation. I will go into more detail below, but in short: poor advice from TWM has cost me at least €50,000, and the situation is still ongoing. I hired TWM to help me buy a house in 2021. If I had written a review then, it would have been 5 stars. The agent I worked with was extremely helpful and communicative. As an expat, I felt very reassured. Ultimately, I started looking in the Zaanstad area. TWM let me know that this wasn't their primary working area, but that it wouldn’t be a problem to help me find something there. Houses in Zaanstad of a certain age are known to require foundation repairs, and it was made very clear from the start that I could NOT afford foundation repairs, and therefore had to avoid buying a house where this was needed. Ultimately, I found a property nearby that I really liked... but the house was slightly tilted, which again indicated foundation problems. I raised this with the agent, who said there was no special reason for concern, but that a technical survey would certainly reveal this. The technical inspection was carried out by an inspector recommended by the agency. In the report, he stated that there didn't seem to be any particular reason for concern within the foundation; that the house was obviously tilted, but he noted nothing abnormal. He also indicated that a specific foundation report could tell us more, but that he did not deem it necessary. I contacted the agent again and asked to be sure about the foundation problem. Again, I was told there was no reason for concern. I asked the agent about a suitable offer on the house, and he approved the offer I wanted to make and said it was a good offer on the house. Everything went well, I bought the house and moved in. Afterwards, my situation unexpectedly changed and by the end of 2023 it became clear that I would be moving out of the Netherlands. I knew the timeframe was quite short, so I just hoped to break even when selling the house. I contacted TWM again to handle the sale, because I had such a positive experience with them previously. Then it became clear that the advice they gave me when buying the house was poor. As soon as we started selling the house, every potential buyer mentioned fundamental concerns. What was 'no problem' became the reason why nobody wanted to buy the house... and since I have only lived in the house for 2 years (November 2021 - November 2023), I can hardly believe that the foundation has deteriorated from 'no reason for concern, perfectly normal' to 'IMMEDIATE RENOVATION REQUIRED' in such a short time. As of the moment I am writing this, the house is for sale for €50,000 less than what I paid, and I still cannot get an offer for that amount. This is the minimum amount I can accept and pay off the mortgage; lower, and I will still be making mortgage payments. Because TWM seemed so serious and sincere otherwise (this is why I still give them 2 stars instead of 1), I would like to believe this was an honest mistake. I spoke with several other real estate agencies, and those who did NOT live in Zaanstad seemed to agree with TWM. On paper, they felt the house should be able to sell without problems for that price. Only a local Zaanstad agent told me otherwise. So I suspect this is a case where they don't know the local area, and nothing malicious. That said, I made the purchase and offer based on their recommendation, and hired them to ensure I paid a fair price, as I have no real estate knowledge. And I can only say that it was a failure on their part, even if the mistake was honest. This has derailed my life, and the only loss TWM suffers is the time it takes to sell the property. That is probably still covered by their discount on the generous offer I initially made on the house, based on their recommendation.

Fast appraisal, thorough investigation

We are extremely satisfied with the speed and good communication with which all assignments were executed.

Our agent, Wesley, always gave us great and honest advice and helped us in every step of the process. We highly recommend this agency.

Valuation for purchase went great!

We are very satisfied with TWM real estate agency. Everything went as wished. The high reviews really do check out! We didn't have any prior experiences with realtors and found this company via the internet. We can wholeheartedly recommend Edith and her team! The process was very smooth, and we received professional advice. Especially, the process also proceeded without too much stress. This is not a given in the current housing market.

This is the third time when we worked with TVM, specifically with Wesley. Choosing them another time is the best proof of our opinion about this company. We received continous support, comprehensive guidance and expertise. These are the people who go beyond to achieve the best results for you. I am really happy to recommend TVM !

A realtor who listens well to you regarding the appeal factor of the property and isn't price-driven to market the property correctly, which has accelerated the sale.

Very nice realtor to work with! We have already had 2 appraisals done by Tim and that was done very well and expertly. The report was ready quickly and very complete.

Wesley from TWM was very patient and kind with us throughout our year long search for our first home. I can’t thank him enough! He helped us in any way in our journey by asking the right questions from us, sharing honest opinions, sharing many tips, and more.

Very knowledgeable and provides great service. Helpful in organizing everything that we needed help with.

Valuation report was super fast in the email. Fast service.

Very good! Sake was very professional, fast and honest.

Sake has helped and guided me tremendously with the purchase of my first home! He is proactive, expert, involved, and always quickly and easily accessible. I can therefore wholeheartedly recommend him!

Sake from HomeUp has helped me fantastically. What seemed impossible became reality: buying a house in the neighborhood where I grew up. Sake is expert, fast, and honest. Thank you!

Sake van Homeup helped me in a way that exceeded my expectations. Thanks to his quick, clear and personal approach, I found my first home within no time, something that probably wouldn't have been possible without Homeup. He understood exactly what I was looking for and was always available for me, even during his vacation! The guidance throughout the entire process was top-notch: clear, smooth and without fuss. As a starter, I really felt heard and helped. Therefore, I recommend Homeup to everyone who is looking for a real estate agent who truly thinks along with you and fights for you!

Just great!!!

Sake wonderfully guided us through the purchase of our first home. He clearly mapped out the entire process and was proactive and involved from start to finish. A definite recommendation!

Really well assisted by Sake in our search! He quickly connects with the right parties and therefore takes a lot off our hands. Thanks to his expertise, we haven't worried for a moment and are wonderfully enjoying our new home!

I highly recommend HomeUp to anyone looking for a reliable real estate agency! Sake ensured that the home buying process went smoothly and stress-free, and guided me through every step. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I found the perfect house at a great price.

Provided excellent guidance in the purchase of my first home. Clear communication, professional and also gives unsolicited advice. Highly recommended!

Thanks to Sake's wonderful help, we were able to buy our dream house in Utrecht! He was always ready for questions and thought along with us well. Definitely recommended!

Very professional help. Sake supported me with all parts of buying a house. Very pragmatic and does everything to ensure the process runs smoothly for you.

We came to Sake on the recommendation of good friends, after having heard their enthusiastic stories about him. And rightly so: we too had success in the search for our new home within a short time! Since then, we have recommended Sake to three friends and they have also found a home in the meantime. What's so great about Sake is that he always communicates quickly and clearly. He completely takes care of you and holds your hand through the entire purchasing process. In addition, he has a fantastic network in Amsterdam, which opens many doors. In short: if you are looking for a buyer's agent who is proactive, has a large network and above all works pleasantly, definitely call Sake!

Super nice and well advised by Sake from Home-up. As starters very inexperienced in the housing market and everything that comes with it, but Sake helped us well and always responded quickly. No question was too much. I definitely recommend Home-up as a buyer's agent.

Our house bought thanks to the help of Sake. It couldn't have been faster. Visited him in the morning, had a viewing in the afternoon, made an offer and accepted the next day. Sake ensured that the process felt effortless. He helped with every step and arranged everything (linking to mortgage advisor, technical inspection, notary etc). Absolutely worth the investment. Absolutely recommended! Oh and at the end he gave us a bottle of champagne and a handy checklist with the next steps after receiving the keys.

Sake has helped us tremendously! Without his expertise and dedication, finding a home that perfectly matched our wishes and budget would have been much more difficult and would have taken much longer. We are enormously grateful for his help and the fact that we could always turn to him with our questions. He actively thought along, gave honest advice, and was always ready when needed. Truly top!

Sake is friendly, expert and acted quickly when we wanted to make an offer and after our offer was accepted. It was very nice to have someone who took a lot off our hands regarding legal matters.

I had an excellent experience with Sake! From our first meeting to receiving the house keys, the entire process took less than a month: an incredibly fast and smooth journey. Sake was friendly, helpful, and professional throughout, making me feel supported at every step. I particularly appreciated his approach of giving me the freedom to view the house at my own pace and according to my own schedule, which made the process comfortable and stress-free. When I was ready, he seamlessly took over the negotiations and closing, ensuring a fair deal. His expertise and efficiency made all the difference. Thank you, Sake, for your excellent service! Highly recommended.

Great help from Jesper and Julius, can't say anything else. Thanks so much!

Fantastic brokers with excellent service and knowledge! Jesper guided us very nicely through our purchasing process, always honest, helpful and responsive. Definitely recommended.

Jesper helped me exceptionally well with the sales process. Due to circumstances, I was in a hurry to sell, without Jesper’s direct and forward-thinking actions, I probably wouldn't have been able to complete this process within the short timeframe. His communication was pleasant and very clear. I can recommend him to everyone for buying or selling a house in Amsterdam.

Great contact. Very direct and open, always able to switch quickly, and very friendly as well. Would definitely recommend working with Jesper!

Very good experiences with realtor Bart-Jan, who helped us sell our house. Bart-Jan is friendly and reliable and works very expertly. He guided us well throughout the entire sales process, understands the market, and communicates at every step. This way you know what to expect and everything goes smoothly through consultation. Highly recommended!

Very pleasant collaboration. Bart-Jan responds quickly, understands the market and acts in good consultation.

Communication with the agent is clear and timeous. I received good advice and excellent service throughout my search. Everything was clearly explained to me and all information that I received was true and correct.

Great service! Jesper helped me every step of the way, taught me a lot and helped me avoid mistakes when buying my first home. He was patient, friendly and readily available during offers and viewings. After a few months of searching, I am very happy that with the help of Wester Makelaars I have found my first house!

They are truly professional and offer top service!! Jesper effortlessly helped me sell my house since I live abroad and he arranged everything. I wholeheartedly recommend Wester Makelaars, so happy with my experience with them.

Fantastic agents! I learned a lot in the process and avoided many mistakes that I otherwise would have made on my own. Very happy with the process, my agent and my new home!

The contact with Wester Makelaars and more specifically with Julius was perfect. The team moves fast and precise, excellent communication and guidance throughout the whole process, also for us that was the first property that we buy. Many thanks

Jesper has delivered fantastic work. He is very professional and has a lot of experience. Although he is young, he has a great drive to act quickly and on the spot. We would recommend him without hesitation.

Consistent follow-up and updates and good mediation with the buyer.

Top support during the sale of my apartment. Good and valuable advice and the house was put on the market correctly.

Recommended price was a bit off, but the service was very good. Always available to answer questions and provide updates.

Jesper van Wester realtor helped us with both the purchase and sale. The contact was very quick and pleasant. Jesper also saved us a few times from properties that he didn't find good enough, which we greatly appreciated. Also, Jesper’s colleagues were always easily accessible, allowing us to quickly switch gears in this difficult market. I would recommend them to everyone!

From the introductory meeting, we were enthusiastic about Jesper. Always accessible, good advice and honest. Would recommend Wester Makelaars to everyone!

It was really nice working with Agnes as our Makelaar. She went above and beyond for us <span class='text-oranje-500'>we would definitely recommend RE/MAX services.”</span>

Dear Fleur, At the end of this year, we are starting anew. Fleur made possible by you but also through your fantastic commitment, we are going to live in a beautiful house. Through your valuable strength and honesty, we have come where we want to be. Dear Fleur, thank you for everything, you are a top realtor!

At the end of the year we start with a new beginning. Dear Fleur, partly made possible by your hard work. You are a fantastic broker who knows what she's doing. Thank you for all your efforts recently, we are incredibly grateful for what you have done.

It was quite a hassle because what should have been an easy process went wrong on all sides, but luckily Fleur was there for all the questions and support.

We had a very pleasant experience. Very personal contact. Not the feeling that you are just a number or something you have to do. We really felt that Dennis went the extra mile more than you would normally expect from a real estate agent. If we need a real estate agent again in the future, we will definitely come back!

Excellent and friendly contact, informative and accurate and keeps appointments perfectly. In a word, top!

Dennis guided us from start to finish and completely took all worries out of our hands. Friendly, genuine and exceptionally skilled; someone I would recommend to everyone and with whom I myself would also like to collaborate again in the future.

Dennis from ReMax Uw Makelaar is very professional and skilled in his field. He has already bought and sold several properties for us, and always provided excellent service.

We worked with Agnes and she helped us enormously in finding a good house. She loves her work and that's why we were able to find our dream house within our budget. Thank you, Agnes!

They are very informative, helpful, friendly and professional. Every step of the process is transparent. Thank you RE/MAX.

Agnes Steinhaus is a powerhouse, Proactive, helpful, reachable. She made a good deal possible despite the unreachability of the buying broker who does not sufficiently inform his clients, resulting in us receiving too many questions and demands from a buyer who doesn't know the Dutch market. Her patience and tireless effort saved us a lot of stress during the sale. She is also enjoyable to chat with :)

We are very pleased with Agnes' guidance during our sale. From the first meeting, we immediately felt good about it and there was a great connection. Agnes guided the process well and was always readily available for questions.

Very knowledgeable! Broker Alex knows what he's doing and is customer-focused, my wishes were constantly central! I will definitely return again if I ever sell a house!

We worked with Agnes, and she helped us a lot in finding a good house. She loves her job, which is why we were able to find our dream house within our budget. Thank you, Agnes!

She was professional, accessible, informative and transparent. <span class='text-oranje-500'>I</span> can recommend to anyone who is willing to purchase a house.

Agnes was our real estate agent, and we never thought that an agent could have so much impact on our lives. What would we have done without her! Thank you so much Agnes for all your support and help, without you the purchase process would have been impossible for us to handle.

Floris helped us wonderfully with the purchase of our home!

Sander from VK Makelaars excellently helped and guided us with the purchase of our new home. He keeps the lines open, steps in where needed, and gives excellent advice. No nonsense, no false promises, and always honest and realistic throughout the entire process. Absolutely recommended.

Sander was very helpful during the whole process, always available and gave good advice. I'm very happy with my new house

Mandy has been an exceptional real estate agent throughout our home-buying journey. From the very beginning, she demonstrated her dedication by always being available to address our questions and alleviate any doubts we had. Her prompt and clear responses reflected not only her professionalism but also her genuine commitment to ensuring a smooth experience for us. One of the things me and Marianna truly appreciated about Mandy was her proactive and reactive approach. No matter …

Poor communication and a lack of solution-oriented approach. Our appointment was allegedly cancelled, but I never received an email about this at the usual email address where all contact took place, including the appointment confirmation. It was also claimed that an SMS had been sent, but it cannot be found anywhere. When I expressed my disappointment to Omid and tried to find out where things went wrong, I was told they didn't want to investigate this and that I was simply unlucky. No effort to find a solution. Very disappointing experience, absolutely not recommended!

We are very happy with choosing VK Makelaars. Our agent Mandy was very proactive, helpful, patient and always there for us. We have been struggling for several months with other agencies and were not happy with their approach to our needs. After getting Mandy onboard we found a perfect place within a month from our first talk over phone. We highly recommend VK Makelaar and especially Mandy!

We would wholeheartedly recommend Omid and his team at VK! Omid was our Purchasing Broker and thanks to all his efforts, we are today the proud owners of our dream home. As immigrants, our knowledge and experience with Dutch laws and practices were not as thorough as everyone else's. He was present at every step, from viewing houses, to assessing homes, to submitting bids, to signing at the notary and key handover and more. He always made sure that every detail was explained, however small or insignificant, so we never felt like we were in the dark or uninformed. He advised us not only as our broker, but also as a friend and benefactor. There were certain moments when he went above and beyond what was expected and we greatly appreciate all his efforts. He truly finds happiness in the satisfaction of their clients. We would gladly work with him again in the future! We also had the opportunity to work with Floris for a Valuer project. He is very well informed about the local Amsterdam market, is honest, direct and thorough in evaluations and would definitely recommend him for both Valuers and Broker. He introduced us to Omid as well, so thank you very much for that!

Incredibly well helped by Floris! He gives clear and good advice, has a lot of knowledge and can quickly switch gears. Very satisfied with the service!

Sander was an excellent professional and guided me seamlessly through the entire purchasing process. Very happy with the house I bought with his help!

Floris helped us tremendously! As a beginner with no understanding of the housing market, he ensured that we could see the forest for the trees. I really appreciated having someone by our side during such a process who you can truly trust. He was very accessible and always gave an honest and realistic answer. That meant we always knew what to expect. In addition, he is also just a very empathetic guy who genuinely wants the best for you. For us, he definitely made all the difference in this exciting process!

I was helped by Mandy from VK Makelaars for the purchase of the property. She helped me throughout the process, from helping me organise viewings, to helping me set up all the administration needed to purchase a property. As a non Dutch speaker and someone new to the Netherlands this was extremely helpful and I would thoroughly recommend the service provided by Mandy and the team at VK Makelaars

My experience with Sander was very positive and I also referred him to a friend of mine. He knows the market very well and can provide good advice. It was very useful as a first buyer.

Sander fantastically helped me find a place in Amsterdam. He listened to all my wishes and took the time to point out defects during viewings that I would never have thought of otherwise. He made sure I felt comfortable and understood the next steps throughout the entire purchasing process. Everything, from finding a house, viewing, bidding, and ultimately signing, was done very professionally and clearly. Highly recommended!

I wholeheartedly recommend Floris and the team of VK Makelaars. Floris is very skilled, responds quickly, and is involved with his clients, which you don't often see. He always goes the extra mile, which makes a big difference in the results. So stop searching if you are looking for a good real estate agent!

My experience with Sander was very positive and I've also referred him to a friend of mine. He's very knowledgeable about the market and can advise well. I placed only a bid and I won it, the process was quick.

Floris and VK real estate agents are great guys and a fantastic office. Always super quick to help with appraisals or other questions. Very friendly and collegiate among colleagues.