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Hilarious asking prices, no NVM member, and increasingly less supply.

Very bad experience. I contacted them with interest for a house. They said they would get back to me, which never happened, and when I called to follow up, I was treated like a scammer. I was treated very badly. Definitely not recommended.

Very positive experiences with Happy Living real estate agents. Sold 4 houses within a top timeframe and for a top price. Purchased 1 property. Where Ruud, as the purchasing agent, was very critical so that I didn't make a bad purchase. Ruud particularly sensed the feeling at the different houses well. Not once regretted going with Happy Living. Ruud and his team are excellent and make people HAPPY☀️☀️

Happy Living real estate agents is truly a recommendation! Ruud was both our sales and purchase broker. We experienced this as very positive. Our 'old' house was sold very quickly and for a top price, and during our search for our new home, he was very critical. For example, he saved us from a major mistake, a house with many defects that had not immediately been noticed by ourselves (and the seller concerned had not told us anything about it). We now have the keys to our new home and I can still contact Happy Living Real Estate Agents with all my questions.

We had a very pleasant experience with Ruud AND Evelien! Truly a top real estate agency with very down-to-earth, friendly people.

Ruud + team and Evelien of course 😀. Have already sold 3 houses for us in recent years, always super fast and always for a good price. Top team, a solid 10 for these people…

Unsocial realtor. Staff causes damage, which was given verbally. Subsequently, there is no further response. A good neighborhood course would do these people well.

Very friendly, experienced, calm and honest realtor.

I have experienced Ruud Verdonk as an arrogant man. During the viewing, he remained downstairs and was too busy with his phone. If you have complaints/hidden defects, Ruud will quickly say “too busy”. Great regret that I bought a house through this real estate agent. Ruud portrays himself as a nice man but that changes quickly when he is no longer facing you. No doubt there are people who experience this as pleasant but this is certainly not my experience. As far as I know, Happy Living is not an accredited real estate agency, which seems important in this world. Always look for a real estate agent affiliated with the NVM, there are plenty in Enschede. The response below from the “real estate agent” confirms everything and shows how unprofessional he operates.

Great shop.

Ruud and Evelien are great! Bought a house from them 3 years ago and now sold a house to them. Down to earth and no narcissistic, tie and three-piece suit wearing realtor with a 9 to 5 mentality. Easily accessible via app for questions, which they answer super quickly. Thanks for the quick sale and who knows that we will use your services again in the future.

It was very busy at the open house today, the realtor had no control over the situation. It was a very unpleasant experience.

We are satisfied with this real estate agency. Friendly and efficient team. Simple paperwork and rental procedure. As for the rental prices, they are aligned with market rental rates.

Very good agency

I implore all people who are interested in renting from this company to stay away. This company has no respect for its tenants and will charge unlawfully high rents, while also charging screening costs that are also unlawful. They do not respond to requests to lower the rent and gain time. They use their position of power to abuse non-Dutch tenants who do not know their rights, by putting them in small studios and asking 700+ euros for 21 shameful square meters. Because this company has not complied with my requests for a settlement that would respect my rights as a tenant under Dutch law, I am now investigating legal proceedings against this company.

Really a good agency, very helpful and proactive. I have been working with them for over 8 years and never had any problems with them. I highly recommend Smart Wonen to work with.

I am pleased with the fast and professional accommodation service I received. The team was able to find a suitable place efficiently without unnecessary costs, demonstrating their commitment to a seamless and transparent process.

The communication was fast and reliable and the people are very helpful. The most important thing was that the apartment was as good as it looked in the photos.

Good communication, quick responses. Everything was perfectly organized. They were very open and helpful.

Thanks to Elisa, I found a house relatively quickly. Easy to communicate with and fast in closing the deal. She helped me with all the questions I had, so I am happy with everything the company provides.

Heartfelt thanks for their hard work and help. They are very professional.

After approximately 4 months, I would strongly advise against Smart Wonen. Contacting them is very difficult. Firstly, they simply do not respond to emails at all. Unless you want to rent, that stops as soon as you sign your contract. In our case, Smart-Wonen is not the owner of our apartment. They form a buffer between me and the owner, so they remain anonymous. The consequence is that everything 'must be discussed with the owner', which makes everything take even longer. Everything they do in the house is as cheap as possible and of poor quality. I didn't give the lowest score because they eventually do solve problems. If something is broken, they repair it. It just takes a lot of time and effort to achieve this. They meet the absolute minimum of a somewhat responsible landlord.

My experience with Smart Wonen was excellent! From start to finish, their team showed exceptional professionalism and efficiency. Communication flowed seamlessly, and they adapted their approach to my specific needs. The paperwork was a breeze, and their commitment to customer satisfaction was clearly visible everywhere. I highly recommend Smart Wonen for a stress-free and enjoyable rental experience.

Elisa was very helpful when I rented my new house; she mediated the negotiations with the landlord and also drafted the contracts, utility agreements, and property transfer.

Beautiful house and fast service, very happy with it.

Vivian is enthusiastic, open, honest and realistic. She has knowledge of the subject matter, communicates easily and takes the time for you. She asks good, critical questions and shows no judgment. This felt very good to us.

Extremely accessible and pleasant to deal with. They are collaborative, professional, flexible, and work customer-focused.