De Graaf & Groot Makelaars

Philippe and Bruce van de Graaf & Groot Makelaars guided us in the purchase of our house. They immediately got off to a flying start after an introduction, offering excellent support and being very flexible. Thanks to this excellent service, we were able to buy our house within a few months. Definitely recommended if you want an involved and honest real estate agent!

Excellent guidance from Bruce in both the purchase of my new home and the sale of my old home. Highly recommended!

Unfortunately, the purchase of my first home was not a pleasant experience. The accompanying real estate agents for our property made promises to all 14 parties but unfortunately did not keep them. Now living in my new home for 6 months and still no transfer adjustments carried out. Very regrettable indeed. Unfortunately, even after posting a review and a promise that there would be a response, no action has been taken. Very sad.

Skilled and friendly.

De Graaf en Groot helped me perfectly. They sent me a selection of apartments daily that met my wish list. Ultimately, they found the perfect apartment. We went to view it together. They guided me very well in making an offer and then provided perfect handling afterwards. They were always available. If it didn't work out by phone, I would receive a WhatsApp message or be called back later. An absolute recommendation.

Excellent guidance from Bruce van de Graaf and Groot Makelaars. Expert advice on pricing and preparing the house for sale.

De Graaf & Groot Makelaars is an excellent, very professional and genuinely involved real estate agent. I fully agree with all the other positive opinions: An absolute recommendation.

My experience with this real estate agent was disappointing. They attempted to sell the property without contacting me beforehand. During a court hearing, it was ultimately decided to remove this real estate agent from the sale. I found their attitude clearly biased, which resulted in me being disadvantageously treated and excluded in an unpleasant way. This seemed partly due to influence from a co-owner, whereby the real estate agent appeared to align with their interests in an opportunistic and easygoing manner. In my opinion, this behavior is in conflict with the rules of the NVM. I therefore cannot recommend this real estate agent.

They helped us through the entire complex process of buying a house. They took care of everything and relieved us of every form of stress. Always friendly and professional. Highly recommended

Although the sale of my house experienced some bumps in the road due to circumstances, it was brought to a good end thanks to the knowledge and decisiveness of De Graaf & Goot Makelaars. Everyone is happy and open to repeating this with a potential next move. Jan Ebbinge

And then comes the day you're going to sell your house, something you don't do that often. Invited several real estate agents. Emilie and Eppo had done their homework, were prepared and ultimately more than delivered!!! Professional and businesslike as it should be in my opinion. Thanks again!

We are very satisfied with De Graaf and Groot Makelaars. As an agency, they handle the process from beginning to end very carefully, professionally and adequately. Philippe advised and assisted us excellently in this regard. Sharp and decisive, he acts based on a dose of experience.

Philippe and his team have supported us through three transactions over the past twelve years. Each time, they’ve been consistently professional, dependable, and insightful. Philippe is honest and hardworking, always prepared with well-researched advice and thoughtful counsel. His diligence and integrity have been instrumental in helping us make informed decisions with confidence.

We were guided through our purchase by Philippe. Absolutely top-notch. They really know the market inside and out, having a large network due to their long experience in AMS to strike successfully at the right moment. What I also greatly appreciated is that Philippe is extremely critical of every property we viewed, without any push to buy and do business quickly; on the contrary, they had all the patience with us during the many viewings we requested. Last but not le...

Very professional office, knows what's happening in the market and is therefore right in the middle of it. Above all, always easily accessible!

We were guided through our purchase by Philippe. Absolutely top-notch. They really know the market inside and out, having a large network due to their extensive experience in AMS to strike successfully at the right moment. What I also greatly appreciated is that Philippe is extremely critical of every property we viewed, without any pressure to buy or do business quickly; on the contrary, they had all the patience with us during the many viewings we requested. Last but not least, very pleasant and professional back office! After our son, we will certainly also help our daughter find an apartment with them in the coming year.

An absolute powerhouse, Emilie Bouwman. Last spring I got in contact with Emilie Bouwman through a friend, and what luck that was! My apartment – a wonderful little house in the middle of De Pijp in Amsterdam – just wouldn't sell. Everything went wrong with my previous real estate agent, and I felt completely lost. From minute one, the contact with Emilie felt so good that I immediately let her take over the entire process. She thinks along about everything, from strategy to styling, and knows exactly what is needed to actually sell a house. And she proved it: within 1.5 weeks the little house was sold! Everything she promised, she delivered on. Emilie is sharp, warm, witty and simply a pleasure to work with. Not just any real estate agent, but a powerhouse. The best I've had so far! This review is well-deserved. Kisses Cecilia (and the whole family).

We are very pleased with the guidance and purchase of our house by our buying agent Kasper van der Veldt ( from de Graaf&Groot real estate ). Initially, the agent quickly understood what kind of house we were looking for. Kasper has wonderfully supported, negotiated, and guided us so that we could buy our dream home. What we found very pleasant was that Kasper always seemed accessible, even in the evenings and on weekends. So we could resolve matters quickly, which was necessary i…

Good experience with this real estate agent. During a reasonably normal sales process, something unexpected still happened. Especially at such a moment you realize the importance of a professional real estate agent. It was very reassuring that our agent properly protected our interests, alleviated our concerns and thought up solutions. And took an extra step for those solutions.

We contacted Emilie van De Graaf & Groot to help us with the sale of our house after a long and difficult, failed process with a previous real estate agent. Emilie came very well prepared for our first appointment and I really appreciated that she had data on all comparable homes for sale in the area, so her advice was based on the reality of the market. Communication went smoothly and everything proceeded very smoothly, from the first appointment to signing the deed at the notary's office. We received the support and advice we needed throughout the entire process and the house sold quickly. Very happy with the result and we sincerely thank Emilie and wholeheartedly recommend her ❤️

Highly skilled advice and guidance throughout the entire process. In addition, an excellent sales result was achieved.

From the very beginning a personal approach. Wiebe (but also all other colleagues) have always helped us well, providing advice or asking the right critical questions. We are incredibly happy that Wiebe guided us through the purchasing process!

Worked together wonderfully. Received good advice and jointly achieved a very nice sale of one of our properties. Now we are buying something together. Collaboration is running very smoothly.

They work in a tandem with 2 brokers, ensuring you always have a contact person. Furthermore, they have the right vision for the local market and we collaborated in a pleasant way towards a beautiful sales result.

Our house in Koog aan de Zaan was anything but an easy object to sell. It is a beautiful house, but in a neighborhood that doesn't quite fit in. Olivier and Eppo took on the adventure and it’s an understatement to say that the process was challenging! The property was sold to a couple who did not hire a buyer's agent and Dutch wasn't their native language. These factors and the tendency of the buying party to question our integrity made this a very difficult process to navigate. Olivier and Eppo guided us fantastically in this! They were tireless and they relieved us of all burdens in every aspect of this process. Even during vacations, they were reachable and negotiations continued unabated. We would recommend De Graaf & Groot to everyone!

Very pleasant process experienced with Emilie. She is skilled and approachable in her communication. Knows the market well and acts proactively. We lived abroad for a large part of the time, and Emilie took everything out of our hands. Very satisfied therefore!

Our house in Koog aan de Zaan was anything but an easy object to sell. It is a beautiful house, but in a neighborhood that doesn't quite fit in with it. Olivier and Eppo took on the adventure and saying the process was a challenge is an understatement! The property has been sold to a couple who did not hire a buyer's agent and Dutch was not their native language. These factors and the tendency of the buying party to question our integrity, m...

Our realtor Kasper van der Veldt assisted us incredibly well in the sale of our house. Kasper has a lot of expertise and is always available for questions; we certainly recommend this realtor.

Very nice and knowledgeable realtor with specific knowledge of the market and neighborhood. Gives clear advice on preparing for sale. This translated into a good and quick sale.

Working with DeGraaf&Groot is always a pleasure. We have been working with this agency for more than 10 years and everything runs smoothly - from the first viewing to the final signing. Philippe is always helpful and has extensive knowledge of the Amsterdam market. You can really rely on them. IW

Emilie Bouwman is pleasant to deal with and decisive. She remembers appointments well. She knows the market well and understands the way in business matters such as mortgages, energy labels and VvE's. Not least, she has people skills and communicates the right information at the right time. I was 100% satisfied.

Contact with the broker was excellent. They were helpful and gave honest opinions. In short, fantastic.

Sales went quickly and for a very good price, also considering market developments; There were some problems with the initial buyer, but Ewoud smoothed out all those wrinkles for me so I haven't had any trouble at all. I definitely recommend De Graaf and Groot! Also, Philippe and Emilie helped us enormously with another sale and purchase!

Highly skilled service by Kasper van der Veldt. Always accessible for questions and quick to respond. Pleasant communication and good at negotiating.

Philip Massaut is a real professional with a lot of experience. It was nice to work with him as a team. I would definitely recommend Philip to my friends and family.

I am very satisfied with Kasper van der Veldt of de Graaf & Groot real estate agents who has helped us in a fantastic way to find our dream house. This very experienced agent assisted us from A to Z and I definitely recommend him.

Kasper helped us wonderfully well with the purchase of our house. Expert and always available for questions. We definitely recommend De Graaf & Groot Real Estate Agents.

A large office with the power and knowledge needed to accelerate quickly (or just ease off) when necessary in a crowded, demanding market. But that it is a large office certainly does not mean you are a number here. No: no cold assembly line work, but always personal involvement, humor, perspective, and honest advice. From back office staff to brokers: gold!

Our apartment in Amsterdam sold through De Graaf & Groot Makelaars. Philippe, the realtor, committed himself 100%, was always reachable via his whatsapp, even in the evenings and weekends. It was very pleasant working with him and the office, I can certainly recommend them as a sales realtor.

Simply the best realtor you could wish for. Philippe handles things adequately, is very knowledgeable and also charming. Without him, we would not have been able to acquire our dream house.

The family home, mother to nursing home, put up for sale via De Graaf & Groot autumn 2022. And sure enough, after a boom came a dip. The criminal maniac Putin didn't start a war long ago, energy prices soared into the sky with economic malaise, -uncertainty and high inflation as a result. De Graaf & Groot, Philippe and Ewoud guided us with knowledge and expertise and a large network through these turbulent times. Persistently they continued working with a solid and healthy deal as a result. In my spacious environment I was looked at with disdain when I told them I had engaged a buying broker to buy a house with my share. You can do that yourself! Yes, I can do that myself but a professional sounding board and the peace of mind and certainty of an experienced broker who stands by me when needed gives peace and a good feeling. But actually, I hadn't thought I would really need Philippe. On a Friday we went to view a house. We had already seen it on Funda and Philippe had also pointed it out to us. But it didn't meet our wish list in a few points. When we finally viewed it, we both fell in love instantly. This was our future. This is what we wanted. And then, excited and bursting with enthusiasm, we started consulting and texting with Philippe all weekend long. Monday morning Philippe made an offer and a little more and we had it. Later it turned out that the price promised by the sellers for the transition to perpetual hereditary right was at risk due to unclear bureaucratic and inheritance law issues. Philippe did everything he could to rectify this, had it investigated by experts and raised it wherever possible. His network and communication skills also played a major positive role here. The ball eventually rolled in our favor, saving us a lot of money. But even if that hadn't been the case, I knew that everything possible had been done. That gave so much peace of mind and without him I would have been drained by the stress.

It is always a pleasure to rely on an expert real estate agent when renting out your beloved apartment. From the initial screening of new tenants to the thorough handover and check-in process: their level of care and professionalism is unparalleled. The team offers careful and timely guidance for all parties involved, guaranteeing a smooth and efficient experience. I can highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a valuable partner for renting out their home in Amsterdam. Their expertise and dedication have made a great difference for me.

Fantastic realtor! Philippe was absolutely top-notch. He guided us through the entire process. Clear and concise. He really committed to it and didn't let go. Furthermore, he didn't miss a beat. With clear, short messages, he indicated which steps we needed to take.

Julia was super helpful! Thanks to her proactive approach and expertise, we bought a house that we are very happy with! Highly recommended!

I felt enormously supported by my real estate agency. In particular, Julia Rameckers helped me exceptionally well. She was patient and very empathetic in my search for my dream home in Amsterdam. Moreover, she gave me confidence and encouraged me at times when I began to lose heart. Julia found my dream house and did everything within her power so that I could buy this house.

It's difficult to find a home in Amsterdam and if you come from abroad and don’t know the market, you really need help that is reliable. I found this help at De Graaf & Groot Makelaars; they really know the market and can work wonders. I will always choose them again.

Excellent (expert) real estate agent. Pleasant collaboration, quick follow-up and sold our house for a great price. Recommended.

The real estate agent had a professional and result-oriented approach, and good advice. It was sometimes busy, so the real estate agent who came to viewings sometimes changed. We could quickly get appointments for viewings and the real estate agent really took care of us. Also, it was very valuable during the bidding process and the actual purchase.

The sale went professionally and quickly. In this market, it is not difficult to sell a property, but this really went very smoothly. Property put on the market for a good price and perfect guidance in the preparation and subsequent process.

Graaf and Groot assisted perfectly during the process. Made it very easy and smooth. Wide experience and professionalism. Special recognition to Philippe!!

The family home, mother to nursing home, put up for sale via De Graaf & Groot autumn 2022. And sure enough, after a boom came a dip. The criminal maniac Putin didn't wait long before starting a war, energy prices soared into the sky with economic malaise, -uncertainty and high inflation as a result. De Graaf & Groot, Philippe and Ewoud guided us with knowledge, expertise and a large network through these turbulent times. Persistently they continued working with a solid …

Very knowledgeable and fantastically assisted. Our broker is worth his weight in gold. We were helped with all aspects of the purchase.

Friendly approach. They responded adequately to messages. They thought along with our moving problems and arranged a temporary rental property.

Brokers are very straightforward, negotiated strongly, and have a large team so that there is always availability. Very satisfied!

The office has several high-level brokers who can seamlessly take over each other's work, fully involving the client in the process. Price/quality of the office is more than sufficient.

Their knowledge of the market is good and their rate is somewhat more expensive than average but not extreme. The apartment was also sold at an acceptable price. However, the guidance from the real estate agent left much to be desired. Mistakes were made even after I had given explicit instructions that caused a lot of problems and stress for me. I was very disappointed in this realtor.

A good, expert and reliable real estate agent. Helped us perfectly with the purchase of our new home.

“A good friend referred us to the real estate agency De Graaf & Groot, and in particular to one of the partners Philippe Massaut, to guide the sale of our apartment in the Helmersbuurt district of Amsterdam. He had previously worked with this real estate agency several times to his full satisfaction for the purchase and sale of various properties in Amsterdam. Contact was quickly established and the sale was handled very adequately and expertly. The terms of service were clearly communicated. The contacts with the back office of the office also went extremely smoothly: they were clearly aware of the progress of the process and are knowledgeable in this regard. I was particularly charmed by the “all inclusive” approach. The apartment had been somewhat run down by students. Philippe immediately engaged a contractor who gave the apartment an upgrade within a few days, after which a styling agency provided the property with attractive furniture. The measurement of the apartment, the excellent photography and environmental label were promptly arranged and within one week of listing on Funda, the apartment was sold for an excellent price. It turned out that Philippe’s negotiation with the potential buyer was particularly valuable. In short, our experience with De Graaf & Groot is excellent and I can highly recommend the expert services of this office. Niek Pesman”

Within three weeks, we had found the necessary apartment. Philippe keeps to appointments, acts professionally, and has already carried out successful purchases and sales for several family members. We are very satisfied.

Julia helped us so nicely and professionally. A real recommendation! Everything was well arranged and they really put in extra effort for you. Very happy with our new house.

Philippe expertly and helpfully assisted us with the sale of our lovely home! The other employees at the office are also involved and follow through on agreements made. A good and thorough player in the challenging Amsterdam housing market. Thank you all.

Highly experienced, professional and pleasant real estate agent with a good network. Philippe was driven to achieve the optimal result for us when purchasing our house and he succeeded despite the long and difficult process. Absolutely excellent and highly recommended.

Great service, clear communication and a personal connection. Very satisfied with how we were helped. Philippe is very professional. Grateful!

Very satisfied with Graaf & Groot Makelaars. I have found the interaction with all employees to be very pleasant, and they also understand their profession. Well informed about the latest developments in laws and regulations regarding housing, and that became apparent in every phase of the process. They are always ready to assist you immediately, and their experience and network proves useful. So recommended.

I was looking for a house and then ended up at this office. Absolutely wonderfully helped by Philippe. The entire service from beginning to end was extremely pleasant. I will definitely return here in the future!

I collaborated with Philippe with great pleasure and a beautiful result. Pleasant, easy and quick contact. The humor and the feeling that he was really working for you were enjoyable. I would definitely recommend him and the office!!!

Excellent real estate agent who knows the market well. Our house has been for sale for a long time but the agent persevered and ultimately achieved a transaction that was great for us. Personal approach, accurate and keep their appointments.

Very satisfied and recommended. Excellent service and communication, always ready to assist you. They know exactly how they can help you and were able to help me find a beautiful house in the Amsterdam market.

Very satisfied with De Graaf and Groot! We received very good and professional advice regarding what was a long search for us. All brokers are skilled, have an eye for detail, and are always very friendly. Ultimately, thanks to De Graaf and Groot we were able to find and buy the perfect house!

Expert, reliable, personal and dedicated service!

Clear and thorough approach with results. Our man was Philippe Massaut.

Very professional and no empty promises. They do exactly what they say and keep their appointments neatly. Great help and an absolute recommendation. Personally assisted by Mr. Bleekemolen

Great service! Karina was very friendly and helpful. They found me a beautiful apartment in the middle of the Jordaan within a few weeks. I can wholeheartedly recommend them!

Unreliable people. Verbal and written agreements are not kept while the broker's motto, according to the website, is 'a man a word, a word a promise'. What a bunch of bunglers. Definitely as a buyer I would advise against doing business with these people Unreliable people - verbal and written agreements are being ignored - to be avoided at all cost

Bad service, rude on the phone. Specifically, I had a bad experience with Philippe; my questions and wishes are not listened to, and he delivers a monologue. There are so many brokers in Amsterdam who can help you much better. Choose them instead of this place.

They don't take the time for you and unprofessional. They know little or nothing about permanently redeeming leasehold object. Want to quickly leave the notary's office and even don't have the keys of the sold object with them. Also, the selling party is not present because organizing isn't their greatest strength clearly. In short, sloppy and actually just a sadly poor quality.

House sold quickly and well, with a higher return than expected

The realtor failed to show up for a scheduled viewing without canceling it, which resulted in a waste of my time and disturbance of the unsuspecting tenants who were still living in the apartment. Her excuse was that she tried to call me to cancel the appointment, but she didn't have my number because we arranged the appointment by email. Reckless behavior, since most people need to request leave from their office for such viewings.