Keij & Stefels B.V.

Several times we have asked Keij & Stefels to remove the advertisement for our house after the sale of their website, but each time the advertisement reappeared online. The sale was 3 years ago and yet this continues to happen. Despite them saying they are 'looking into it'.

I had an excellent experience with Keij & Stefels. From the first contact, it felt professional and trustworthy. Throughout the process, they continuously collaborated with you, which is why the cooperation proceeded very smoothly. I was completely taken care of, from the viewing to the completion at the notary's office. No question was too much, and communication always took place quickly and clearly. Therefore, I can recommend Keij & Stefels to everyone.

Keij & Stefels has a team of very expert brokers and additionally a top back office team that is easily accessible. I would recommend Keij & Stefels, in particular Arjen and Juul, to everyone looking for a house!

After I couldn't reach good agreements with other offices, Keij & Stefels helped me very well with the appraisal of my home!

Professionally assisted, good communication and a pleasant guidance during the purchase of our first house!

Fast sale, Danielle came with good ideas on how the property could be sold as well as possible. Recommended

Good contact with the real estate agent! Viewings could be scheduled quickly, and negotiations went smoothly.

Danielle was great in guiding the sales process. I was taken from A to Z. We had to switch quickly due to the purchase of a new home (also purchased with Keij & Stefels). This was no problem for her.

Juul expertly guided the process. It wasn't an easy property but she handled it fantastically.

Great help and support from Danielle, the entire process went smoothly and expertly. From photos, determining price, viewings, to the notary, everything without worries.

Very satisfied with the personal guidance and tailor-made approach plan. A lot of expertise in identifying and valuing homes. Very happy with the service!

Wanted to report my broken tap. Neatly sent an email, 5 days no response. Then called, but the receptionist treated me like a dog and even started shouting at me. What a completely idiotic company. I am still waiting for a solution

Apparently, they don't know communication here. Constantly being sent from one person to another. "My colleague will contact you" "We will get back to you". All false promises. Absolutely not recommended.

Super good service!

After renting from this company for just over two years, we tried to contact them regarding an adjustment of the rent according to the points system, which indicates that we pay 1000 euros per month above what is legally permitted. After numerous attempts to make contact, they blocked the number of my roommates (the call went through and hung up after the menu) and we were unable to reach them until we called my phone. A shameless lack of customer service.

I have never experienced such bad service before. The toilet has been clogged since day 1 that I've been here, and nothing is being done about it. Poor telephone accessibility, previously completely inaccessible.

Very poor reachability. There is 1 person waiting for you... then the phone jumps to a busy tone all day long. Not efficient...

The object for sale was not standard; it concerned two apartment rights located next to each other, one with a residential function and the other with an office function. Keij & Stefels is familiar with both and has been able to facilitate a successful sale.

I have lived through many different rental agencies in my life, but I never thought I would experience something like what I had with Keij en Stefels. It started with a leak in my bathroom approximately 5 days after I moved into the property. In principle, you can always have bad luck with a leak, and the fact that this happened isn't my reason for irritation. My irritation lies in the fact that I called Keij en Stefels at least 10 times to indicate that the leak was becoming increasingly serious, yet no action was taken. After 36 hours without a plumber arriving, and the leak spreading to the floor below, Keij en Stefels finally seemed capable of arranging for a plumber to visit. So not a pleasant first impression. My second point of irritation concerns the price-quality ratio of the property. As an Amsterdammer, I know how tight the housing market is, so you shouldn't be surprised if rental prices go towards 900 euros per month per person. But that for this amount you don't even get a somewhat insulated home, that’s simply inexplicable in my opinion. In winter, we struggled to keep the temperature above 18 degrees Celsius in our house, and in summer, we weren't surprised when the temperature rose well above 30 degrees Celsius. Basic things like sealing gaps or installing double glazing were not possible, with all the necessary inconvenience as a result. Finally, my third point of irritation is that you have a notice period of 3 months with Keij en Stefels and they stick to it incredibly rigidly. Given the tightness on the labor market, it's a condition I agreed to, but one which I fundamentally don’t find acceptable. When I had to leave my home at the end of 2023 for family reasons and indicated that I would like to do so in 2 months, Keij en Stefels immediately pointed out that the notice period was 3 months. I tried to explain to Keij en Stefels the reason for my early departure and I hoped it would be possible to find new tenants within 2 months. I informed Keij en Stefels that I had found potential new tenants myself, and I also indicated that viewings could take place in the house to speed up the process of finding new tenants. Despite all my good intentions... Keij en Stefels rejected my potential new tenants and decided to have a viewing day take place in the house 2.5 months later. During this viewing day, approximately 50(!) potential new tenants appeared, almost all of whom were interested in the property. This showed me that Keij en Stefels hadn't made an effort to help me (by finding new tenants earlier) and further worsened my feelings towards this organization. All in all, a terrible experience with a terrible company. Despite the tightness on the rental market, I would really try not to rent through this agency because you will regret it.

We rented a business space through Keij & Stefels and are very satisfied with the help we received during our search. The communication was very pleasant. Definitely recommended!

Meanwhile, I've called 3 times due to interest in a property for sale. Repeatedly unavailable, no number is noted, no name. There's constant expectation that you call back, email, etc. Poor customer friendliness and an unwarranted friendly approach.

These people came onto my roof without permission and through a roof from balcony to the neighbors' inside. I have included a photo. Even after explicitly stating that I do not grant permission to use my roof (due to leaks), this gentleman cheerfully continues.

Reliable and expert purchase and sales broker with extensive knowledge of the Amsterdam market.

I rented a place for a year, we called about the termination and they said they had registered it. For certainty, we sent an email, but this was a few days later. They therefore chose to ignore the phone call, after having confirmed that it was registered and that we would have to pay a full month's rent despite returning the keys. This was after repeated attempts at communication. This company knows no shame. If they can get more money out of you, they will. It’s a pity I was so inexperienced with renting, I really thought I had covered all the basics then. Do not recommend this company at all.

A truly terrible rental experience... I have never posted a review on Google, but I do want to warn other people about this bad real estate agency. To begin with the communication. Numerous reports were made about things breaking and we even had a leak (which caused the floor to warp, walls turned yellow, my laptop was damaged and the sofa got soaked) due to a burst pipe in our upstairs neighbors' apartment, which is also rented through this real estate agency. Apart from an 'okay', we never heard anything more. Fortunately, last year we were told 1.5 weeks in advance that the foundations under our rented apartment would be renovated and that we would experience disturbances for the next 5 months. The property became uninhabitable: glass fell off the shelf due to vibrations, every morning we woke up to drilling at 6:30 am and we could no longer talk normally in the apartment. There were also days mentioned where there would be no work done (ideal for finally spending a day at home), which of course turned out to be a lie. After several emails and phone calls, there was still no response to the question of whether an allocation would come from a temporary accommodation or compensation. So 5 months living in a horror house. You would think they would have some empathy for us after these 5 months, which of course wasn't the case. After these 5 months we decided to leave this property. After the handover, the real estate agent thought the property was not clean enough (nothing was mentioned in the final inspection about the degree of cleanliness of the property and the photos of the pre-inspection and final inspection were almost identical). We were no longer allowed to do anything and a cleaner was hired: 386 euros was withheld from the deposit (for comparison: at an hourly rate of 25 euros per hour, this means the cleaner spent 15.5 hours cleaning a property of 44 m2. The specification of the invoice was not sent - which is mandatory - and after repeatedly asking for these specifications we never received a response. So be careful with these scammers...

These guys were very helpful when I was in a tight spot and needed an apartment quickly. Thanks for the excellent service. Top!

Nice rental experience, pleasant communication. Easily accessible for leaks/other maintenance and well resolved.

Very fine rental company. They handle all problems well and have people who really listen and act when you have problems.

I rented out my apartment through Keij & Stefels and had a pleasant experience from beginning to end. Would recommend it!

I needed a quick solution within two weeks. This lady, Sarah, matched me with a fantastic apartment very well. Excellent work and I definitely recommend this company to others. Hats off!

They send a whole bunch of payment requests and withdraw money from your account months after you leave, without any explanation. Avoid doing business with them if possible.

Terrible

Found our company building through this broker. Neat service and communication. Thanks!

I have rented nicely with Keij & Stefels for 3 years. Maintenance was carried out well and everything concerning the move and deposit refund went smoothly. The contact with Sarah was also clear and quick.

I am very pleased with the services of Keij & Stefels. As a tenant, I have been quickly assisted twice with minor issues. Based on my experience, they offer excellent service.

For several years now, I have been renting through this party in Amsterdam. It's pleasant to work with. I only have positive experiences. There is always room for consultation when matters require a solution.

This so-called ‘company’ is the biggest fraudster in the country. They will retain your deposit to pay your water bill (the bills you have already paid) and it takes weeks for them to respond to their emails. It has been four months since I left the apartment and still haven't received my money.

The most greedy people. I can't believe how much they abuse people and try to get them to pay extra without reason. The absolutely worst people on earth should be ashamed of this extortion. Be very careful when dealing with these terrible, terrible people

As loyal tenants, these people kept me in the dark for 4 months and then increased the rent by a maximum amount without any apology. They take no responsibility for the services for which you pay a large sum of money. Do not do business with these people unless your name is Indiana Jones. Edit: don't fall for their responses to these reviews; it's just PR. They know who I am and actually take no responsibility. I have called and emailed them multiple times. They blame other parties with whom I have no contract, or simply ignore my requests. They create a side-problem, a you-problem. RE: My address is in the city center. Directly around the corner from Central Station

Scandalous rental prices Almere Haven !!!! They say they're making people happy, haha, but forget to mention that they're also filling their own wallets in the process!!!!

No service-oriented people to be found at this brokerage firm. Unhelpful on the phone. After promising to call back, that doesn't happen. The realtor during the viewing was a total cliché of an arrogant Amsterdam realtor. 1. Arrives late and blames traffic. 2. Not willing to answer questions, is on his phone. 3. Therefore assumes the house will sell itself. I wouldn’t hire them.

Arjen was very knowledgeable and knew a lot to tell about each apartment regarding the construction, foundation, and whether, for example, a kitchen had been installed cheaply or needed replacement. I dared to completely trust him!

I would like to express my thanks for the excellent help from Peter and Wendy of Keij & Stefels real estate agency. They were very professional, friendly, and responded quickly to all my questions. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, my property was sold quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Peter and Wendy to anyone looking for reliable real estate agents.

Very professional real estate agency. Reliable and does what needs to be done. Juul van Turenhout helped us excellently and was always available for questions. The internal staff at the office is a fantastic addition to this as well.

Very professional realtor, knows the market and can negotiate well. Full service. Aftersales is also fantastic!

I have worked with Nicky Koomen at Keij & Stefels and I really enjoyed it. She was accessible, honest in her opinion, and she acted very quickly. Thanks to Keij & Stefels, I've already found two nice houses that suited me.

Well thought out, neat and adequate. Reliable realtor who does what needs to be done. Recommended.

Great collaboration! Second house that has been sold and again pleasant communication and a nice handling.

Both professionally and personally a very good contact. Everything was well arranged. Extremely satisfied.

It was a great collaboration with Juul van Turenhout, pleasant guidance. Very nice that she is realistic and thinks along.

Key & Stefels is a very professional and skilled real estate agency. They sold our apartment quickly and at a good price. I would recommend Key & Stefels to everyone.

Peter Stefels felt us out well and knew how to distinguish between main points and side issues. His knowledge of the market in Amsterdam-Zuid proved to be exactly correct. He relieved our worries and achieved a quick sale. I can recommend Peter to everyone for the purchase or sale of a property in Amsterdam.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent help I received from Keij & Stefels regarding my recent home purchase. Their expertise and professionalism made the entire process very smooth and stress-free. From the first contact to the key handover, they were always available and willing to answer my questions and guide me through every step. Their in-depth knowledge of the local market was clearly noticeable and they were in s...

Surprised to read the negative reviews here. I have worked with this agency for years in a row, at least three times since 2015, and was very satisfied. Personally, I have worked with Peter, whom I can no longer wholeheartedly recommend.

If you are young and have an income of more than 5k, they won't even answer you. Forget it.

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Very satisfied, found a rental property in De Baarsjes through Keij & Stefels that completely suits me. Jamie & Sarah always helped me in a pleasant, transparent and quick way, so I never struggled with question marks or uncertainties. They take the tenant's schedule into account for viewings, which I found very enjoyable.

Amateurs. Appointment for a viewing, they cancel five minutes beforehand because they don't have the keys. Two trips of 45 minutes each for nothing. Two days later I ask them if they have the keys so a new viewing can be scheduled, it is reported that the apartment has already been sold. No-show.

What a mess this company makes of things. Corrective invoices every time, no insight themselves as to what still needs to be refunded and impossible to reach. Totally irresponsible and incapable.

Found a great and fast apartment with help from Thomas. Definitely recommended!

Great agency. Everything went smoothly and there was an immediate response, even after our move. Thank you very much for the professionalism, we recommend it!

Great experience renting with Keij & Stefels! Issues were handled quickly and adequately after mentioning them.

Good rental agency! We gladly rented on the Albert Cuypstraat. What a great location! Had good and quick contact with Rijk regarding the rental, but also when something needed to be arranged, the contact was good. Definitely recommended!

Quickly helped with a very nice living space. Reliable, fast and clear! Your questions are answered quickly and clearly. No pros or cons for the rest!

Professional and super friendly service. Now for the second time again very nicely helped in the search for a new home! Also, communication regarding maintenance in the property is excellent.

I was well assisted in finding the right home by Sarah, managed to acquire a beautiful studio on H J Wenkebachweg. Definitely recommended!

Keij & Stefels assisted me in renting a property from them. Pleasant contact with Sarah and quick to respond. They are also flexible! I didn't have time at a certain point, and they worked with me to find a time that suited us both better. Nice and honest people.

Always well assisted.

I have been renting a property from Keij & Stefels in the Baarsjes for several months and am very satisfied. The property is very nice, and communication with the rental department and technical management goes well and smoothly.

Terribly negligent company.

Our house sold through Keij & Stefels. Real estate agent Arjen Hoogenhout and his colleagues provide expert advice and service. Always ready to help with advice and action. They take care of everything necessary for the sale. And…

In the purchasing process of our new home, we were expertly guided by Keij and Stefels. In particular by Arjen Hoogenhout with whom we built a pleasant and personal relationship in a short time, in which he reinforced our wishes with professional knowledge and actions.

Found a nice rental property through Keij&Stefels and was helped well here. Pleasant and quick communication!

Unreliable

Real professionals! Understanding and reliable, will definitely like to work with you again in the future.

Our house was sold swiftly by K&S. They are proactive, flexible and react quickly. Arjen and Danielle are very pleasant people, which is nice during quite a stressful period:-)

Great communication, everything arranged quickly and friendly employees!

Always nice to have rented a home. Never had problems!

For a while now I've been living in a lovely apartment which I rent through Keij & Stefels. Communication always goes well and they are happy to help you out. The apartment is well maintained, and when there was a leak recently, we were helped immediately. I can recommend this real estate agent to everyone!

Terrible organization. Unable to get in touch with the right person. Constant apologies but never received a proper solution. I would never do business with them.

Pleasant company, renting for many years and business/maintenance is handled quickly

I made an appointment via email to visit the building. When we arrived on site, there was no one there anymore. After I called the office, the lady said that I hadn't confirmed the meeting. I read her emails which we…

Search for Andreas Schelfhoutstraat 59-3. These parasites offer a construction pit that you, as a tenant, can renovate yourself for 1,400 p.m. to be kicked out after 12 months. Keij and Stefels is the bottomless pit, please find a better real estate agent.

After many years of pleasant living through Keij & Stefels (the owner of the apartment belongs to the well-known Dutch hotel chain with a falcon as its logo), the settlement has been extremely unpleasant. …

Nice view...

Communication with the friendly staff is clear and the service is fast and good.

The worst service, they never answer emails or calls

For over ten years (!!!) of bickering about the maintenance of our apartment: mold, leaks, drafts, etc. No response to emails and phone calls, half-baked solutions (that are not allowed to cost anything). Even when external professionals advise a more thorough…

Maintenance very poorly send an email and do not get an email back. No respect for the tenant. Due to a leak in the bathroom, we had to pay another 800 euros otherwise it would not be done scandalous

I am a tenant at Westzijde 43. Two weeks ago the water pipe was blocked. I have called often, they always ignore it.

Maintenance is poorly organized. It has taken multiple times six months and cost extreme effort to get overdue maintenance resolved. It also failed several times, such as resolving damage caused by…

My daughter went to study in Amsterdam. I liked the offered apartment, it was located in the center, I would even pay a year in advance for the whole thing because I don't have time to look for an apartment !!!! The owner…

A very unpleasant and unprofessional experience. My partner and I had a viewing scheduled for a specific time and…

Arjen Hoogenhout has greatly helped me with the purchase of a home. Thank you!

Edit: I've been having a problem with my rent for quite some time and Keij & Stefels finally came up with a solution. It may take a while before they offer a solution, but ultimately they want you to be happy. Communication with Keij & Stefels has always been good during this number.

Communication must be better.

Terrible agency, they don't want to refund my deposit, even though they said in their contract that the deposit should be refunded as soon as possible, sounds like a joke

Where multiple real estate agents didn't see the sale of our apartment as viable, because it wasn't a turn-key apartment and also had a mediocre foundation report, Arjen gladly accepted this challenge. …

From the closet to the wall until you are helped. This company is on the owner's side rather than your side as a tenant. They must remain natural.

Had a viewing of an apartment in Zandvoort, the real estate agent wasn't wearing a face mask, and there was also barely any ventilation. She didn't mind that someone came inside without a face mask either.

I unfortunately had a bad experience with Keij & Stefels regarding the sale of our house in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. In half a year there were only 5 viewers, while our new real estate agent had 17 viewers within 7 weeks, which led…

Stay away from here if you want a happy life

Terrible service and treat their tenants terribly

The worst realtor in the world! Does not recognize valid rental agreements, does nothing to solve the problems in the apartment…

From my personal experience, Keij & Stefels is more concerned with their profit than specifically for expat tenants…

I moved out of their rented apartment almost 5 months ago and contacted them regarding the reimbursement of advance payments for heating, as well as the actual costs from the past 2 months.

I had a very positive experience with this real estate agency. They have been very professional and responsive from the first contact. They were able to negotiate the terms with the business owner based on my needs. …

I was very well assisted by Danielle Oud. She always has time for you, can act quickly and has a lot of expertise. I can recommend Keij & Stefels and especially Danielle if you are looking for a friendly, involved and knowledgeable real estate agent.

I am very satisfied with Keij & Stefels, my contact person was Daniëlle Oud, she did a great job. Friendly, knowledgeable and keeps her appointments. Hats off!

We rented a student house from Keij & Stefels. They appear not to have the permits in order for this, something we discovered ourselves. A permit would require renovations. Four rooms were located in the basement and there…

Meanwhile, I have been living for several months in a property managed by Keij & Stefels. Unbelievable how I am being treated. After I was allowed to receive the keys to the property, a number of defects arose in the…

When purchasing my apartment in Amsterdam, I was well assisted. All points were discussed during the intake interview and I also received a wide range of options to choose from. Pros and cons were highlighted so that I could take everything into account.

Recently contacted the real estate agent, very pleasant collaboration. Definitely recommended for selling your home.

I am a building inspector and today I am being refused to inspect a property as a building inspector at 3rd Helmerstraat 51 hs. Now I understand that the building is very crooked and the real estate agent wants to secure his commission by having me act as a foundation expert...

A top realtor! Reliable, very helpful, solution-oriented and expert, I received excellent and expert advice both when buying my house and selling it. They are also easy to reach and provide quick feedback on my questions. An absolute recommendation!

very pleasant and correct

Key& Stefels possesses good knowledge of the local market. Appointments for preparation for the sale and for viewings were well kept. The sale took place in a somewhat weaker market than at this moment. Nevertheless, realized within a reasonable time within the intended bandwidth.

Very poor organization, they never send invoices, and immediately threaten with collection costs, calling for a solution after 3 years as a customer is not even accepted, that first colleague is always friendly but the one who decides is very aggressive…

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They are scammers and especially John Pijnaker with his sense of humor; everything that's crooked, he says it's straight. They are capitalist people, all greed. Real estate people are good for nothing. You pay a lot for little and sloppy work. Unacceptable behavior, this is absolutely not recommended!!

Right, the appointments aren't being kept. They’re simply stealing money from the drawer. It takes 3 months to build a small wall and then everything is crooked, plus the outlet still doesn't work. What kind of professionals are they, more lazy than skilled tradesmen. Liars are deceivers and that makes them scammers. And I could go on like this... So