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Be extremely cautious when considering renting from Van der Meulen Makelaars. My two-year lease ended with an unjustified deduction of more than € 550 from my deposit, combined with misleading claims and unnecessary stress. Just a few days before moving out, their employee, Aron, conducted a pre-inspection. He clearly stated: 'It looks like no one has ever lived here - it's perfect. Exactly as it should be.' This statement gave me confidence, as we had thoroughly cleaned and maintained the apartment. Apart from a minor omission – some crumbs in the oven from cooking the night before – the apartment was clean, undamaged, and exactly as I received it. I even recorded a complete video inspection to document its condition. After my move, I expected to receive my deposit quickly. Instead, they remained silent for a week. Only after I inquired did they respond and suddenly accused me of leaving the apartment 'extremely dirty,' claimed that there were several, unspecified items missing, and that chairs were 'broken.' Initially, they specifically accused me of missing items, including the TV cabinet and the kettle. When I promptly provided video evidence clearly showing these items standing above and on the table respectively, their only response was: 'Oh, we must have overlooked them,' after which they did not respond at all. It remains baffling and suspicious how meticulously they inspected and documented minor issues, such as dust behind heavy furniture, yet managed to overlook obviously visible large items. Despite this clear video evidence, they still retained € 250 from my deposit under the vague category 'missing items.' In reality, the chairs were not broken at all. They showed only normal wear and tear: after two years of daily use, the leatherette began to peel. I had already paid monthly costs (€ 100-150 per month) that explicitly covered normal wear and tear. However, in their final settlement, they did not even specifically mention the chairs but charged me € 250 under the vague and inexplicable category 'missing items.' Initially, they refused to specify what exactly was missing. Furthermore, they charged me € 306.32 for cleaning costs, hired 25 days after my move, including the parking costs of the cleaning company – costs that clearly should not be the tenant's responsibility – further emphasizing the unreasonable and unfair nature of their charges. When I promptly offered to return and arrange the necessary cleaning, specifically the small problem with the oven, they refused because it was 'too late.' Even worse, I was explicitly informed that my lease could not be extended because the landlord had indicated that the apartment was for sale. Relying on their word, I promptly moved with my two young children, encountered significant problems finding a new home and eventually ended up in temporary accommodation. Although I am currently not certain whether the apartment was actually sold, this situation has caused considerable problems and raised concerns about their true intentions. This experience has made me feel exploited and misled. It appears to follow a pattern: They reassure tenants verbally upon check-out. Then they remain silent regarding the return of the deposit. Weeks later, they suddenly report cleaning issues, missing items or damage. They refuse offers from tenants to fix minor problems themselves. Ultimately, they retain large amounts from the deposit with exaggerated claims. I will take legal action to recover my deposit and prevent others from experiencing similar problems. I have given Van der Meulen Makelaars and the landlord time to respond and explain why the deductions were unjustified, but they ignored me. Because they refused to resolve it, I am going to court next working day. I am sharing this review to help future tenants avoid the same stress and injustice.

Very nice and pleasant landlord. They say what they do, and do what they say. Issues are taken seriously and moreover resolved quickly and properly. Also easily accessible when needed.

Very satisfied with the service. A pleasant combination of professionalism and personal attention. Enjoyable and fast communication with sound market knowledge. Thanks to this realtor, the process went smoothly and adequately. Recommended for everyone looking for a reliable and expert realtor.

Incredibly well assisted by Van der Meulen Makelaars. Extremely friendly and helpful. Glad I chose this agency! A real recommendation.

I was very well helped! Very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend them!

Incredibly well helped by this company, compliments!

Everything was handled quickly and we were able to find a home and sign the contract while we were still in Canada, which made moving to Groningen considerably less stressful. Anne was great at explaining confusing information and was always very patient with us. The entire team is wonderful and they are truly good people you can trust, who are professional and helpful.

Van Der Meulen Makelaars helped us a lot in house viewing, contract drafting, and negotiation. They are friendly and easily accessible.

I had an excellent experience with van der Meulen Makelaars in finding my new apartment. The communication was consistently excellent; the agent Aaron was always available to answer my questions and provide updates, making me feel supported and valued as a client. Their friendly and accessible attitude made the whole process enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Well helped! Professional and customer-friendly, arrived at a nice spot.

Van der Meulen Real Estate Agents are very helpful and professional. They are very attentive and willing to go the extra mile to address personal issues. I am happy to work with them!

For more than 15 years, the team at Van der Meulen has expertly managed our charming 19th-century Groningen Schippershuisje (Skipper's House), with a view of the Noorderplantsoen and just ten minutes' walk from the center. Judith and I are fortunate that the team at Van der Meulen represents us, as they only manage top properties. For homeowners who do not yet live in Groningen and are looking for a professional and involved real estate agent for the marketing and management of their property in Groningen, Van der Meulen Makelaars is your first choice. For potential tenants seeking a luxurious living experience during their stay in Groningen, Van der Meulen Makelaars is your best choice. On both sides of the comparison: you are always well taken care of with the team at Van der Meulen Makelaars! Sincerely, Frank & Judith, Washington, DC

22 years of good experiences with van der Meulen real estate agents regarding representation of interests, brainstorming about renovation, rental advice etc. Partly because I live in The Hague, it feels familiar.

I have been renting through Van der Meulen Makelaars for more than 10 years. Pleasant and accurate cooperation and excellent service!

Maaike van Slim is an enthusiastic and involved real estate agent. The contact was very pleasant, and thanks to her expertise and enthusiasm, the house was sold very well. We could also always turn to her with all our questions.

Knowledgeable real estate agents, with extensive knowledge of many things, who guided me with great enthusiasm during the purchase (and incidentally also sale) of my house.

The agent has extensive knowledge, acts quickly and appropriately, is enthusiastic and works very thoroughly. Always accessible for questions and very accommodating.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Maaike and Alina. Their support, patience, and attention to detail really made the difference throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and ensure that everything ran smoothly.

Good contact, even while I was on vacation. Very satisfied with the negotiations. Slightly overpriced but all brokers are like that.

Contact with Maaike from Slim Makelaardij went very smoothly. She is knowledgeable and approachable. She thinks along well and knows the Groningen housing market excellently. I am very satisfied with her guidance in the sales process.

We are very satisfied with the service provided by Slim Makelardij. Alina helped us for the second time to sell a house. If I ever need a real estate agent for the Groningen area again, I will definitely contact her again.

Very good contact, accessible, available and knowledgeable. Good strategy and a very smooth settlement.

Very good, short lists, clever!! Maaike thank you for your help and advice and your flexible commitment !! Kind regards, ds.

My house sold very quickly and well with the help of Maaike from Slim makelaardij. Excellent knowledge of the market. Despite being busy, communication was very pleasant, the approach decisive, and they always think along with you. Recommended and happy with the good sale!

Alina and Maaike were very professional and helped me with all the questions I had. They were very thorough during the viewings and provided me with the clear idea of both advantages and flaws of the properties.

Very good and skilled. Pleasant and fast contact. She exceeded our expectations. We would definitely recommend them.

Contact with the broker was very pleasant. Friendly, accessible and helpful/supportive. Quick response to questions and helpful and expert regarding bids.

At the beginning, we doubted whether the costs of a buyer's agent were worth it. Afterwards, we must admit that Slim’s service could have been thousands of euros more expensive. At every step of the purchasing process, a great deal is done for you. With a keen eye and critical questions during a viewing, you know exactly what to expect before bidding. All documents are also thoroughly reviewed for you and Slim ensures that you place a strategic bid. N...

Nothing less than 5 stars! We have sold 2 houses with Alina and are nothing more than satisfied with how this went. She has a lot of experience and you can tell. If you listen carefully to her and follow the advice (for e.g., styling), then she has everything to get a good price for your house. Thank you!

Great and helpful service from Maaike of Slim regarding the sale of my apartment. Fast communication, good guidance and much is taken out of your hands. In short: highly recommended!

We have been working with Alina and her team at Slim for almost 15 years now! First as buyers and meanwhile already twice we sold our own homes through Slim! Always all matters well arranged, both homes sold for an excellent price, good guidance/advice on our side and all worries taken out of our hands.

Through friends, we came to Rob van Haag. Contact was very good, our concerns were listened to well. Rob explained everything clearly. Definitely recommended as a real estate agent.

Both the real estate agent and the staff at the office are professional, knowledgeable, fast, and customer-friendly. I would definitely recommend them!

Short lines, clear, direct, and expert. Both the purchase of our new house with this realtor as well as the sale of my old house.

Expert and pleasant in communication. I am very happy with Rob van Haag as a buyer's agent. He gave honest advice, thought strategically along with me, and was always easily accessible. Thanks to his calm and expert approach, I felt well guided and was able to buy my home with confidence. A nice professional whom I would definitely recommend.

Everything went smoothly with NEBO Real Estate Agents. They were very nice, had great communication, were professional in negotiations, and handled everything I needed with care and efficiency.

Fantastic help and the guidance was excellent!! Both the realtor and the other staff members were very friendly and helpful.

A very pleasant and expert real estate agency! The contact with the agent and with the office was very relaxed. They are skilled and reliable, take care of the sales process and are always available to help you with questions or concerns. I am very satisfied with how the sale of my house went. Highly recommended!

Pleasant collaboration. Real estate agents with extensive knowledge of the housing market and good financial advice. Very reliable. Communication always runs smoothly. Nebo real estate agency is highly recommended!!!

Looking for a real estate agent in Groningen? Look no further and choose NEBO Real Estate! It's truly a super friendly and genuine agency. Rob helped us with the purchase of a new home and the sale of our current home. Normally a stressful period, but Rob ensures, with his knowledge, flexibility, and calmness, that you get through the entire period without stress. The result is that we were able to buy a beautiful house and our current property was sold for a great price. I can recommend NEBO Real Estate to everyone!

We couldn't have been better helped than by NEBO. From A to Z, the entire team was ready for us to guide us through the jungle of the current housing market, which was really great as first-time buyers. Ultimately, we found our dream house after 3 months of searching & viewing. My friend and I are super grateful to the whole team at NEBO. We would recommend them to everyone!

As an expat in Groningen, finding a home can be quite a challenge, but NEBO made it surprisingly smooth and successful. I had the pleasure of working with Rob and Marcel, who were both exceptionally friendly, professional, and responsive. They handled the process with great attention to detail and impressive speed. They checked every aspect of each property and always carefully considered my preferences. Their supportive and accessible attitude during viewings and the purchasing process gave me a lot of confidence and peace of mind. Thanks to their help, I was able to find and buy a beautiful house that truly meets my wishes. I can honestly say that this would not have been possible without NEBO, and especially without Rob and Marcel. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable real estate agent in Groningen, especially to other expats like myself.

Excellent real estate agency, with which you can come to agreements openly, clearly and honestly.

Frequent contact with both the real estate agent and his assistant Marjet, very understanding and extensive explanation 10+

Nice real estate agency. Easily accessible, critical when viewing properties and negotiated quickly and well for us.

Definitely recommended, clarity and customer-focused. Good knowledge and research with every action and always reachable.

Rob has been my purchasing agent years ago and, of course, also my selling agent now. Nice service from this brokerage office.

Very satisfied with how the sale of the house went. Rob knows a lot about it and it went smoothly.

We have very good experiences; in our case, action had to be taken quickly, and they did so efficiently and adequately. This made our purchase incredibly fast. Very happy with it.

Everything was top. Ilya is a very pleasant and down-to-earth person who you definitely want to help out! He helped us a lot with buying our house, always prepares well and has a high 'recommendation factor' with other real estate agents. During Ilya's vacation, we were assisted by his colleague Jill which also worked out really well. Definitely recommended as a buyer's agent.

Jill helped us both with the purchase and sale. We trusted her sales strategy, which turned out really well. We are very happy with how our house was presented and how the viewings went. Jill is quick to act, and Ilya was always involved in the background when Jill was unavailable. They are a good team!

Ilya and Jill are quick in their communication and knowledgeable. We have had the most contact with Jill and are very happy with her personal approach and swift action.

Ylja has sold a house for us before, now my mother's property, who is 92 years old. He is very personable in his approach, closely aligns with those who want to sell their home. Is very clear in his explanation and the sales process. Ylija is practical and realistic in his approach with a very good sales result.

Very good contact. Clear and concise! Very accessible and good advice. Ensures that you get a good picture of the house, because you yourself are very in a ‘pink’ cloud. Ilja honestly tells the before and after aspects of the house to be purchased.

We were always kept well informed and everything went smoothly. This gave us the feeling that everything was going well, and luckily it was indeed.

Ilya and Jill have a realistic view of the housing market. They stand for good service and accessibility and ensure that your property is beautifully presented. Good and quick sale! Keep up the good work!

Communication with Groot Makelaars was excellent. Jill and Ilya are very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend them to everyone. Their knowledge of the housing market and everything surrounding it is perfect.

Groot Makelaars helped us well in finding and buying a home. We received pleasant guidance, with honest advice, and they were always easy to reach. After a short search, thanks to their help, we found a beautiful home!

After searching for several months ourselves and becoming discouraged by it, we decided to involve Groot Makelaars. Following our introductory meeting, we subsequently purchased a wonderful property within one week. Ilya provided us with well-supported and expert purchase advice, which we are very satisfied with.

Contact with Groot Makelaars was smooth and the sale was expertly guided. Groot's local market knowledge is excellent (in this case, an apartment in Groningen city).

Although we originally chose Groot Makelaars primarily based on their convenient location, we couldn't have been happier with them. Communication was always clear and quick, the advice was useful, and in the end we found the exact kind of house that we were looking for. We can warmly recommend Groot Makelaars to anyone, but especially to those who are new to the Dutch housing market and who don't yet speak perfect Dutch.

Friendly, easily accessible, clear. Pleasant contact, very satisfied for both purchase and sale.

Very satisfied with the collaboration with our selling real estate agent. They take the time and are well informed about the current housing market. Very happy that we sold our house so quickly and for a good price.

Groot Makelaars is expert, fast, punctual and pulls out all the stops to sell your home. In short, very satisfied!

From the first conversation, we had a good feeling about Groot Makelaars. The team exudes expertise. They take the time, think proactively with you and give honest and professional advice. We are very happy that we were able to buy our future home. We can't wait for the key handover.

I too was not taken seriously here as a new person in the housing market. This was already happening before the housing market became overheated, the house sales were just starting then (already 4 years ago at the time of writing this review). Initially, I still thought that this was normal because I was new to the housing market as a starter. When looking around on Google Maps, I saw the recent bad reviews and now see that apparently little has changed over time. That is why I am now happy to share my experience. During the first viewing, I was alone as a starter, and not taken seriously at all. Almost no information was provided about the property. Questions asked could not be answered or were incorrectly answered afterwards. The brochure of the property was not available. There was clearly no preparation, or they did not intend to make an effort for it. Ultimately, I was shown around by an intern while Mr. Tebbens Torringa himself stayed downstairs almost the entire viewing at a table. During the second viewing (with parents and partner), there was unfortunately little improvement, and they too felt that the attitude was not entirely professional or interested, and that we were still not taken seriously. We also did not receive a brochure of the property with us here. Ultimately, during the negotiations for the purchase of the property, several different written things were misinterpreted and incorrectly communicated to the selling party on multiple occasions. This ultimately caused some delay in the negotiation period. It wasn't the delay, but the irritation it provoked that was annoying. Fortunately, the further handling went reasonably well and we no longer had to deal with Tebbens Torringa Makelaardij. Should we ever sell our lovely home, we now know where not to go, and that is with the aforementioned company. p.s. one of the two 5-star reviews that the company has is from one of its own employees. (Bernd de Jong) Speaking of 'We are Mr. Proper'...

Contact with the office is very pleasant, they demonstrate understanding and provide good and appropriate advice in guiding the purchase.

We sold our house within a week, short lines and clear communication. We are very satisfied with the guidance.

Real estate agent easily accessible and clear in communication via email and telephone. The advice and information provided was extensive but clear, allowing for a well-considered offer. Ultimately, the house was purchased, and overall, the real estate agent has good knowledge of the volatile housing market and knows how to use this knowledge effectively!

Very clear communication and everything done in consultation. The best has been extracted from the house. It's nice to have an honest realtor by your side.

They are so professional and helpful as an agency. I can reach them easily whenever I need a question or help. I am so happy to work with them and suggest everyone looking for a house in Groningen!

I came to this broker with specific questions because a separate construction applied to the apartment during the sale. The broker immediately knew how to proceed. All in all, skilled professionals.

The contact ran smoothly and quickly. The recommendation from a friend of mine was more than justified. The appointment options were plentiful, both digitally and in Groningen for the viewings.

Contact was good friendly and fast. Explanation of what to expect could have been more extensive, considering you are not familiar with the subject matter and practice.

We had Bernd as a real estate agent, a very honest person. He comes across to us as very genuine, friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him to everyone. Top for the second time.

I highly recommend Tebbens Torringa Agency for their exceptional service and expertise, especially when it comes to supporting expats. I worked with Bernd, who made the entire home-buying process incredibly smooth and stress-free. He took care of everything effortlessly, set realistic expectations, and was always available for consultation whenever needed. His calm and professional approach made a typically overwhelming process feel manageable. I also had the pleasure of working…

There were quite a few viewings for the sale of the house in Broek (Pieterburen), and each time fresh energy was dedicated to it, as it deserved, resulting in a quick sale at a good price! Kudos to the excellent work of Bernd and the entire team of Tebbens Torringa.

I had a great experience with Tebbens Torringa! Bernd, Daan and Melanie were incredibly professional and patient throughout the entire process. Their expertise and support ensured that everything went smoothly and stress-free. Highly recommended!👍🏻 …

Very satisfied with the knowledge and expertise of the Tebbens Torringa team. After viewing and bidding ourselves many times, we decided to seek a buyer's agent. During viewings, Bernd stood out as a pleasant broker, so we asked Tebbens Torringa to help us with the purchase of a house. The brokers are expert, intelligent and have a pleasant demeanor. When subjects are not black or white, time is made to discuss the nuances...

We were looking for an ideal house to live in Groningen. Tebbens Torringa Makelaardij helped us enormously in this process. Real estate agent Daan was very attentive, patient and insightful and gave us the best support when buying our dream home. We are super happy with it!

We approached Tebbens Torringa Makelaardij to help us find a house that met the very specific needs of our family, as my mother-in-law lives with us and she requires accessibility and a more secluded space. Real estate agent Daan helped us enormously with this, and also with navigating the bureaucracy of buying a house in the Netherlands. Always friendly and very professional, he was always available and gave us w...

despite the short timeframe of seeing the house on Funda, viewing it for the first time, and making an offer, this broker helped us well. He is honest, transparent, and has a no-nonsense work mentality.