Recourt Makelaars

We are extremely satisfied with Recourt Makelaars, and in particular with Joost (but also Maurice ;)). From the first contact he was very accessible, involved and clearly highly knowledgeable, with a strong knowledge of the local market. Joost helped us excellently with styling and gave smart, practical advice on small adjustments to make the house optimally ready for sale. This has clearly contributed to both the presentation and the final result. What really made the difference for us was his availability. Both when planning viewings and during the viewings themselves, Joost took ample time and was actually personally present and approachable for interested parties. That is extremely important and unfortunately not self-evident with every real estate agent — but with Recourt it is. The communication was pleasant, fast and professional. We continuously felt that our house received full attention. Thank you for the sale.

From the first acquaintance to the sale, we have been nothing but pleased with the knowledge and service of Joost, Maurice and the people in the office. Just an old-school real estate agent who knows how the market in the center works and takes as much work off your hands as possible.

As on the previous occasions of buying and selling: exceptionally pleasant and expertly guided by Maurice and Joost and the team. Many thanks for all the good care and the always smooth communication throughout the entire process!

She guided me fantastic throughout the entire process, arranged the best price for me and supported me at every step.

Great experience with Recourt Makelaars. Joost and Maurice were very helpful in the sale of our house.

Top real estate agents with a lot of business sense and personal attention! We were wonderfully helped by Maurice and his team, for which we are very grateful. Definitely a recommendation!

We are extremely satisfied with Recourt Makelaars and in particular with Joost. From the first contact, he was very accessible, involved and clearly highly knowledgeable, with a strong knowledge of the local market. Joost has helped us excellently with styling and smart, practical advice on small adjustments to make the property optimally ready for sale. That has clearly contributed to the presentation and the final result. What made a real difference for us, wa…

The best real estate agent in the city! My Joost - that's how I call him. He always has a few printed papers with him when I go with him to view the apartment. He often knows more about the property than the real estate agent who is selling it. Thanks to the constant support and assistance from him and his colleagues, I was able to define my search criteria: Jordaan, Gracht, 1st floor, elevator, no warehouse, 75-85m2, 2 bedrooms... Weird, I know. I found my apartment based on the criteria with the support and help of Recourt Real Estate Agents. Thank you all, millions.

Simply the best real estate office in Amsterdam. Knowledge, expertise, experience, network. Mega professional team.

We were very nicely helped by Maurice and Joost and could buy a new house through their help!

Compliments for Recourt. They sent a technician, for our broken intercom. The microphone was broken, now everything works again. Really, thank you very much.

Great experience with Maurice and the rest of the team! Helpful and pleasant people to buy a house with!

They know the market and the market knows them! Exactly what you need for a good advisor

Really a Super realtor Joost Lavrijssen!! Everything SUPER well arranged and nothing is too much.

Very professional, very accurate market knowledge and the market knows the broker too, because he is always very positive and works well.

Incredibly positive experience with Joost as both a buyer's and seller's agent! He communicates well, is flexible, and really thinks along with you. In addition, he has extensive knowledge of the subject matter, which gives confidence. A great collaboration, thanks!

We are very satisfied. Joost perfectly guided this process and advised us expertly. We can certainly recommend him.

Recourt Makelaars has excellently assisted me both in the purchase and, 15 years later, in the sale of my studio apartment. Both times the process went smoothly, with much transparency and personal attention. Joost Lavrijssen is empathetic, pleasant to deal with, and responds quickly. The back office is also professional and friendly. In a challenging housing market, it's nice to work together with an involved and expert team. My house was sold quickly and for a good price.

Highly knowledgeable realtor. Besides his expertise, he is also a pleasant and empathetic man with a sense of humor. Very easy to communicate with via app or phone. Recommended!

Joost and the entire team at Recourt have been incredibly professional and supportive during our apartment search in Amsterdam. We always felt that we had the best representative in the room, with a professional yet accommodating approach. We cannot thank them enough.

We had an amazing time working with Joost and his fantastic team, and we are extremely grateful for the outstanding service they provided! From start to finish, they exceeded every expectation and demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and genuine care throughout the entire process. They always responded quickly, were proactive, and did everything in their power to ensure that every detail was taken care of perfectly. Whether it was finding the perfect home, negotiating the best deal, or guiding us with clarity and confidence through each step, they made sure the experience was smooth and stress-free. If you are looking for an agent who truly puts his clients first, you don’t need to look any further. I can wholeheartedly recommend Recourt Makelaars – they are simply the best! Ozgun&Oytun

We had a very positive experience with Joost and the Recourt team when buying our first apartment in the Netherlands. From start to finish it was a 10/10, especially with the help we received as expats navigating the Dutch system.

Maurice really stood by us well during the sale of our house. The process went smoothly and professionally, after each viewing we received extensive information about what had been discussed. Open and transparent. The back office of Recourt is also very skilled and correct. The house was sold quickly and for a good price. The buyers were also happy with Recourt. A well-deserved real estate agent you can rely on.

Recourt expertly and professionally assisted us in the purchase of our new home. Very accessible and always calm. Also helpful for questions that arose from a bit of panic (we bought a house!).

I am very satisfied with the services, availability and expertise of Recourt Real Estate Agency. They helped me immensely in learning to look at critical points in an apartment and the Amsterdam market in general. Reliable, punctual, clear and honest advice, that is what I experienced during the entire time that I collaborated with Recourt. I therefore recommend Recourt Real Estate Agency without a doubt!

Recourt real estate agents is a very nice agency with fantastic people (they are not only helping me with the sale of my house, but also with the purchase of a new home for us, so it involves different brokers within the same office). All top performers. They know the market very well, are very involved and think along, which really relieves you during a fairly stressful process. I can’t recommend Recourt Makelaars (Leidsegracht, Amsterdam) enough…

After we had unsuccessfully searched ourselves on the overstretched housing market for an apartment in Amsterdam, we enlisted the help of Recourt Makelaars! Joost and Maurice know the Amsterdam market like no other and advise you in a fair, very professional manner! For each bid, they create a report of recently sold houses in the same street/neighborhood so that you get a good picture of what a real offer is! With much patience and dedication from the entire team, we managed to buy a beautiful apartment! Thank you Joost, Maurice, Anneloes and Nathalie, we can wholeheartedly recommend you! Chiara and Anne Miek Marini

Loyal client of Maurice Ensink. He has helped us several times and always delivered good work and advice. He is pleasant to work with on both the buyer and seller side. Last time he also involved Joost Lavrijzen, which was also pleasant.

Ik vertrouwde Recourt Makelaars voor de broodnodige hulp bij de aankoop van een appartement in Amsterdam en daar ben ik erg blij mee. Ik was volledig nieuw in het hele proces van een woning kopen en kende de stad niet goed. Ik werd voornamelijk begeleid door Joost, die buitengewoon behulpzaam, deskundig en vooral eerlijk bleek te zijn. Hij beantwoordde systematisch al mijn vragen en twijfels en leerde me veel over deze markt. Recourt Makelaars en hun medewerkers werken efficiënt, prettig en betrouwbaar. Ze zijn professioneel en reageren snel, wat echt essentieel is om het huis van je dromen te vinden. Ik beveel Joost en Maurice van harte aan voor je zoektocht naar een woning in Amsterdam!

Maurice van Recourt Real Estate has sold a property for us for the second time. Both times, everything was excellently arranged! Potential buyers who came to view our property were enthusiastic about the personal approach and expertise. And that was exactly the reason why we chose Recourt Real Estate. The sale proceeded quickly, we received a good price, and the final buyers are delighted with the property. Everyone is happy thanks to Maurice!

In the past few months, Joost Lavrijssen (one of the brokers from this office) has guided us in a committed and expert way during the sale of our house in the Jordaan. He pleasantly combines his expertise with our lack thereof. He has been an enormous support throughout the entire sales process. He is always accessible and shows his commitment through proactive contact from him. In addition, all predictions he made about the sale of the house have come true, both in terms of process and price. This is not a brokerage office where you still have to figure everything out yourself or chase after calls, but a real point of contact. Perhaps slightly more expensive than other offices, but every euro more than worth it. Should we want to sell our new home tomorrow, we would definitely involve this office again without any doubt!

Very satisfied with the friendliness, professionalism, communication and humour of Recourt Makelaars - Maurice Ensink. You are well and honestly informed and guided through the process when you want to purchase a home and have the best interest at heart for their clients.

Maurice is a skilled and experienced real estate agent who prioritizes service and enjoyable business dealings. It was a pleasure to sell our house with him.

Very friendly, expert and took a lot of work off our hands. Also very helpful with moving and preparing for sale. Recommended!

Maurice van Recourt Real Estate Agent has sold a house for us very successfully for the second time. His people-oriented personal approach and expert method ensured that the interested visitors were also very pleased with him. 'What a relief' was one of the complimentary descriptions.

Excellent collaboration and truly supports you everywhere - very helpful, understanding of the market and honest about bids and potential buyers.

Best agent in the city! Can only recommend them to everyone who is looking to buy a place. Great communications, knowledge and trust.

Joost was very professional, knowledgeable, went the extra mile for anything and everything that was required. Highly recommend!

Fast and adequate, combined with personal attention and consideration for all interests. A professional approach that satisfies both the seller and proceeds directly to the buyer.

Again a very good experience with Recourt Makelaardij. Maurice Ensink is very experienced, genuine and friendly. He relieves your burden through his extensive experience, knowledge and careful research. That gives, in addition to a beautiful result, also peace of mind and confidence.

Very happy with Recourt Makelaars. Very professional and expertly helped. Thanks for everything Joost and Maurice!

Excellent work from the real estate agent in the sale of my house. They were professional, communicative and had knowledge of the market. The sale went smoothly and they offered useful advice where needed. Satisfied with the result and the service. Would highly recommend them for selling a house.

A real recommendation. More thorough than others and good guidance and communication at all levels. Would certainly collaborate with Recourt again.

Very good experience with Recourt. Well guided and a nice no-nonsense mentality. They are slightly more expensive, but the price is more than worth it. And Maurice also brings along pleasant Amsterdam humour :)

What a lazy realtor! Too lazy to show a house!

We have been working with Recourt Makelaars for a long time - specifically with Joost Lavrijssen - and have experienced the entire 'home buying process' with them. Rental property, purchase of first own home and recently the sale of it. Friendly, hardworking and realistic real estate agent.

They take customer service to the next level, very experienced agents, fair prices, and excellent customer experience.

They are not fair!

Top broker in Amsterdam. Maurice and his team helped us with purchase, rental and sale. Every time a top experience. Makes the entire process smooth and watches out for mistakes.

I would like to sincerely thank Maurice and Joost for the wonderful adventure of buying our first home. We were excellently assisted by them from A to Z. By this, I mean from the moment of choosing the suitable residential area to the delivery at the notary. In short, you can expect full service. They are also very customer-oriented because they always responded quickly to our messages and do not adhere to the standard 9-to-5 mentality. They bring a wealth of experience with them and this is reflected in, for example, answering our questions. Moreover, they know how to ask the right questions during viewings, which put me and my girlfriend at ease. Apart from the substantive aspects, we laughed a lot, which we found pleasant. Finally, we received a personal gift as a surprise at the delivery at the notary. In short, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend Recourt Makelaars!

I have been a customer of Recourt (more specifically Joost) more than once, both as a buyer and as a seller. The experience was always great: attention to detail, genuine care for the customer, information based on current data and figures, and always honest. The qualities of Recourt are even more evident if you have ever had contact with other agents who may want to quickly make money from expats - so much so that even buyers in the past complimented Joost as a seller!

Maurice Ensink is a fantastic real estate agent, he is truly honest and will achieve the best result for you. A real recommendation!

Recourt (Joost Lavrijssen) guided us through the sale of our house in the city center of Amsterdam. Excellent real estate agent, with a good understanding of the Amsterdam market, both on the demand and supply side, and with the right energy in the sales process. This resulted in our house being sold at the correct asking price for a higher than expected return (within a very short timeframe).

Maurice Ensink, partner at Recourt Real Estate Agents, guided us through the purchase of our house in Amsterdam. We came from outside Amsterdam, so knowledge of the local real estate market was necessary. We experienced Maurice as expert, accessible and involved. We are now living with great pleasure in our new home.

Contact with Joost went very well. Appointments were scheduled immediately and during the viewing, he explained matters expertly. After asking us what we thought of the property, he discreetly explained why the property would or wouldn't be a good fit for us. Joost was truly looking for the right home for us and we are enormously happy with that. He also helped us well during the bidding process and all subsequent steps, pointing out important matters. Joost really made the purchasing process in Amsterdam a pleasant and enjoyable experience for us. Thanks Joost!

We were guided by Recourt Makelaars during the sale of our family home. Maurice Ensink did this extremely professionally and to our full satisfaction. The process ran smoothly and quickly. A good price was achieved for both the buyer and seller. Despite Maurice being our 'selling' realtor, he had an eye for the interests of all parties. In addition to a good price, you naturally also want everything to be correct and feel right for everyone involved. This was very well achieved. We are therefore very happy with the guidance. Thank you Maurice.

So happy with Maurice and real estate agency Recourt. He helped me very professionally with the sale of my mother's house. They are skilled, customer-friendly, and well informed about all the rules that apply in the housing market. Are you looking for a realtor? Then I say: Recourt Realtors.

Terrible service.

Experienced, reliable and very skilled. Very satisfied with the service during both the purchase and sale of a house.

Don't go there! Call the tenants and don't bother trying to keep their apartment clean.

Het zijn ontzettend arrogante mensen die zich niets aantrekken van het welzijn en de tevredenheid van hun klanten (in mijn geval studenten) en puur uit zijn op winst. Ik zou deze plek aan niemand aanraden.

When purchasing our house in Amsterdam in 2015, Maurice Ensink acted for the seller. Because his professionalism and pleasant demeanor stood out positively to us then, we asked him to act as selling broker when selling our apartment. Good service, friendly and accessible employees, and a beautiful end result. A great plus that Joost Lavrijssen is affiliated with Recourt both as a broker and as a photographer.

Het was een waar genoegen om met Joost samen te werken bij de verkoop van ons appartement in Amsterdam. Hij is eerlijk, nuchter, attent en bereid om net dat stapje extra te zetten om ervoor te zorgen dat we ons helemaal op ons gemak en tevreden zouden voelen met het resultaat (en het proces) van de verkoop van ons appartement. En ja, hij heeft het waargemaakt! Hij deed zijn onderzoek en communiceerde uitstekend gedurende het hele proces (zowel voor de verkoper als voor de koper). Ik kan Joost en zijn collega's van Recourt van harte aanbevelen!