KOUWEN Real Estate

Ed helps you super from beginning to end throughout the sales process, takes all the time for you and is above all expert. A unique combination in a world of cowboys. Besides Ed, I have personally handled other cases with 2 different real estate agents, and he stands out head and shoulders above them in every conceivable area. I would recommend Ed to everyone who wants to sell their house!

The contact was quick and easy, always reachable even in the evenings and weekends, which is very nice. Very expert!

Ed has proven to be invaluable during the purchase of my home. He accompanied me to every viewing, was always fully prepared and always ready to think along about the process. Ultimately, I purchased a home with which I am completely satisfied, something that would never have been possible in this way without the help of Kouwen Real Estate. Throughout the entire process, I felt that the most important thing was to find a home that fully met my wishes...

We can't recommend Ed enough. He is a fantastic realtor. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly and worked tirelessly to help us over the finish line. We felt that we could fully trust Ed. He always had our best interests at heart, which isn’t always easy. His technical knowledge was invaluable during our search, as was his eye for detail. We felt protected and safe in Ed's hands and knew he would guide us in making the right decisions, without influencing our judgment. He fulfilled all of our wishes, even when they weren't easy, and supported us through this very emotional process. His positive attitude made viewings enjoyable, as did his good sense of humor! He was incredibly generous with his time, never gave us the feeling that we were being rushed and always showed understanding for how important this process was to us. I would also like to thank Tersa, who it was a pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a realtor, there is no one better than Ed! We can’t thank him enough for his help in finding our first apartment in Amsterdam.

Ed heeft me geholpen bij het vinden en kopen van een appartement, en is niets dan vriendelijk en professioneel. Hij reageert snel en deskundig op al mijn vragen, zowel binnen als buiten kantooruren. Hij neemt altijd de tijd om alles te bespreken, van vocht in badkamers tot de buurt, van erfpacht tot verschillende soorten metselwerk, en je merkt dat hij passie heeft voor zijn vakgebied. Hij let erop dat je niet wordt gepusht om een ​​beslissing te nemen of dat je wordt opgejaagd, en zorgt ervoor dat je tevreden bent met je aankoop en begeleidt je door alle noodzakelijke processen. Tersa is ook erg behulpzaam geweest en stuurde een constante stroom suggesties voor appartementen om te bezichtigen. Die vond ik vaker goed, omdat ik haar meer feedback stuurde, ook al kon ik niet helemaal zeggen wat ik wel of niet goed vond aan een appartement. Het huis dat ik uiteindelijk kocht, werd ook door haar aanbevolen.

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Very happy with Ed's help during our purchase but also the sale of our home! 🏡 …

Ed was always ready for us! Very nice and quick contact. We would definitely recommend Ed to other sellers/buyers.

Ed was our rock: reliable, involved and always available. His knowledge of houses and the market is impressive, and he acted quickly and clearly. He thought along with every step, making us feel supported throughout the entire process. Tersa made searching for a new home much easier. With her sharp insight and personal approach, she knew exactly what we were looking for—often even better than ourselves! She is thorough, knows the market, and ensured that we immediately…

We highly recommend Kouwen Real Estate, Ed and his team supported us every step of the way. We are very happy to have found a new home, it was comforting to have the support of a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and experienced professional. This is a person that is passionate about what he does!

Contact with our purchasing broker went very well. Easily accessible and always quick and clear answers. Active in helping to search, where ultimately a very suitable home was found. Super happy with Ed. Indy and Gina

The buyer/seller, who is fortunate enough to engage this broker, will notice that he excels in friendliness, expertise, and extensive construction knowledge. He proved to be a good negotiator for us.

Ed recently helped us buy a house in Haarlem. We had such a wonderful experience working with him and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for expert support and guidance when buying a house. Ed's knowledge and attention to detail is second to none; he spotted things we are sure other makelaars would not have noticed/pointed out. He always gave us an honest opinion of each house we saw but without attempting to sway our decision. Ed was always available to us a…

This man is more than a real estate agent, Ed is a top performer who knows what he's talking about and is also a good listener and is indeed easily accessible. No 9 to 5 real estate agent. We are grateful for what he has done for us. A recommendation if you want to sell or buy a house. Thanks again Ed for everything. Greetings Wendy and Michael

Ed has helped me find and buy an apartment, and has been nothing but friendly and professional. He responds to any query quickly and with great expertise, inside or outside of office hours. He always takes the time to discuss anything from moisture in bathrooms to the surrounding neighbourhood, from ground lease (erfpacht) to different types of brickwork, and you can tell he has a passion for his field of work. He is careful not to push you to make any decision or rush you, and …

We cannot recommend Ed enough. He is the most fantastic agent. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable and kind and worked tirelessly to get us across the finish line. We felt like we could trust Ed entirely. He always had our best interest at heart which is not easy to find. His technical knowledge was invaluable during our search, as was his attention to detail. We felt protected and safe in Ed’s hands and knew he would guide us in making the right decisions whilst ensu...

Expert and very professional.

As first-time homebuyers, Kouwen Real Estate has been indispensable in the purchase of our home. During this search, we learned an awful lot from Ed's knowledge. The Kouwen Real Estate team has a personal approach and truly thought along with us in this process. Due to Ed's advice, we went through the purchasing process with a feeling of confidence.

Af en toe kom je een meester in zijn vak tegen, en Ed is er zo één. Vanaf het begin zagen we hoe deskundig hij is en hoe geduldig hij de tijd neemt om dingen aan ons uit te leggen. Hij gaf ons een realistisch beeld van de markt en hoe we onze verwachtingen daarop konden afstemmen. Er was veel wederzijds vertrouwen en we zagen hoe behendig hij de onderhandelingen voerde. Hij was erg goed in het inschatten van mensen en situaties en stelde altijd een strategische en redelijke aanpak voor. Zijn communicatie was altijd beleefd, snel en nauwkeurig, en we hadden altijd het gevoel dat we op hem konden rekenen. Twee punten sprongen er voor ons uit: - Hij heeft een oprechte passie voor gebouwen en ziet alle kleine details die gemakkelijk over het hoofd gezien kunnen worden. - Hij is oprecht in zijn wens om mensen te helpen. Ed werd ons van harte aanbevolen door goede vrienden en nu kunnen wij dat met trots ook doen.

Ed guided me perfectly through the sale of my house. He kept me well informed of all developments along the way, provided me with good advice, and consistently worked for the best result. Ed is professional, expert, and reliable. I couldn't have wished for a better real estate agent.

Het was fantastisch om met Ed samen te werken! Hij is detailgericht, reageert snel en is professioneel. Voor ons als expats die niet bekend zijn met de Nederlandse woningmarkt en wetgeving, was Ed een perfecte hulp. Vanaf het begin begeleidde hij ons bij elke stap en controleerde hij elk detail en document met betrekking tot de woning en de aankoop. We bevelen Ed van harte aan aan iedereen die een woning in de omgeving van Amsterdam wil kopen.