Melvin De Makelaar

With Melvin you immediately notice the difference. He really thinks with you and takes that extra step. During my purchase, for example, he calmly continued negotiating while I had already agreed, resulting in a much better price. Very involved and reliable.

I would not recommend the services due to unprofessional behavior. A terrible experience.

Unfortunately a very bad experience during check-in and check-out. I would not recommend this company/person.

About a year ago, we moved from Van der Zaanstraat 1 3317WT Dordrecht. Melvin de Makelaar represented the homeowner and behaved very impolitely towards us, the tenants, during checkout. First, they were late for our checkout appointment and then they told us that we had to pay for a dirty oven. We asked for it to be cleaned, which was 20 minutes of work, but he refused. Later, he deducted €250 from our deposit. Very impolite behavior, I would never recommend this real estate agent. By the way, I later complained to the owner and got my money back.

Melvin has a good picture of the housing market in this region. Because of his honest and clear advice, my home was sold quickly. Also when buying my new home, Melvin has advised me well. A real recommendation for purchase and sale!

I am extremely satisfied with Melvin de Makelaar when selling my house in Kanaleneiland Utrecht. Melvin is expert, attentive and extremely friendly. His advice was perfect, which resulted in my home being sold quickly with the maximum result. Are you looking for a reliable real estate agent Utrecht for housing sales guidance? I highly recommend Melvin de Makelaar!

Melvin really pulled out all the stops to help us find our dream home. He was incredibly patient with my husband and me throughout the entire process. We had a very specific type of house in mind and a clear budget, and he did everything to make sure we found the best possible house within our budget. Melvin is very professional, proactive and extremely helpful - but what struck me the most was how genuinely friendly and approachable he is. As an expat, navigating the Dutch housing market can be quite intimidating, but Melvin guided us through every step with care and expertise. I would definitely recommend Melvin as a real estate agent to anyone who wants to buy a house in Utrecht!

Fantastic help. Even when we were very picky, he guided us through every step and found our ideal house. Without him or another realtor, we would not have been able to find this house, because it was not yet for sale. He even helped us with everything after the move.

Melvin helped me find exactly the house I wanted, at a price that was just below market value - a great feeling when purchasing. He knew when and where he had to intervene during the process and gave the real estate agent advice when needed. A true recommendation!

We are extremely satisfied with Melvin de Makelaar. From the first conversation to the handover at the notary, he personally guided and expertly advised us. He was always easy to reach and took ample time to answer all our questions. Thanks to his network, beautiful (drone)photos were made, which provided an excellent presentation on Funda. The commission was also very reasonable in relation to the quality and service we received...

Top real estate agent and can recommend him to everyone who is looking for a rental agent in Utrecht! Fast and professional service.

Melvin helped me with both the purchase and the sale, and that has paid off well. We sold for a nice amount and bought a dream house. He is always available, fast and sharp.

Melvin understood my problem, clearly explained the different alternatives to me, and then took care of everything in a very accommodating manner. I highly recommend him!

Recently, I contacted Melvin De Makelaar to help me purchase my first house in Utrecht. Even though my situation was not the easiest, Melvin took on the challenge with great dedication. He supported me throughout the entire process, always being available and easy to reach whenever I had questions or needed assistance. Thanks to his professionalism and commitment, the experience was smooth and positive. If you are looking for a reliable, supportive, and friendly agent, Melvin is…

We first spoke near the end of 2024, started our search in February 2025, and bought our home in May. Overall it was a good experience and we're very happy with the result. The process was straightforward. He was also directly in contact with our financial advisor which made things easier. For searching, we got daily email alerts of potential matches. We would then choose the ones we liked to discuss more thoroughly with Melvin. He would then give us advice, handle viewing appo...

Melvin is an amazing real state agent and a great advisor. He is definitely the best in Utrecht-Leidsche Rijn and other close areas, he knows the market perfectly and can advise on any operation you may want to undertake: rent, buy or sell. Additionally he always goes the extra mile and supports and guides on additional steps related to the sell or buying process. He has a very strong customer focus, he is very patient with people but very fast executing, so you can complete you…

Melvin is very friendly, expert and works very efficiently. Always clear agreements beforehand and sticks to them. He maintains contact with the tenant and removes all my worries. From pre-selection, draft rental agreement, official contract, handover with report of the condition of the property. He also ensures that the rent arrives every month. A very good collaboration. I can really recommend him to everyone.

Thanks to Melvin, selling my house went super smoothly! Always accessible with the right expertise. He's a real estate agent I will recommend first when people ask me which agency they should use. 10/10!

We have collaborated with Melvin twice. Both times it was a great experience, and most importantly, Melvin helped us both times in finding the right house for us. The first time we were looking for a property in the Netherlands. We weren't even in the Netherlands when we did so. Melvin is a good listener. He listened to all our wishes and requirements, made a shortlist of houses that were on the market, and after the second (online) viewing, we had our first house in a new country. He also knows the market and all the details about it. That helps with the negotiation and bidding process. After living in a rental property for 1.5 years, we decided to buy a home of our own. We knew who to call. Melvin of course :) Here too, he listened carefully to us, gave good advice, and put us in contact with the right people (notary, mortgage advisor, technical inspection etc.). After two months of searching, we found a house for ourselves. Melvin played a crucial role in the bidding process and helped us be selected as buyers. We are now enjoying our dream home. Thank you, Melvin

Having worked with Melvin and his team on two rental transactions and one property purchase, I can confidently say that their service is top-notch. Melvin possesses an in-depth knowledge of the Utrecht market, providing strong and valuable advice at every step of the process. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication made each experience smooth and stress-free. Beyond his expertise, Melvin is truly a pleasure to work with—always approachable, responsive, and committed to se…

The contact was very pleasant! Melvin is very skilled and very helpful! Melvin gives good advice and knows what he's talking about. The property was sold quickly and to our complete satisfaction.

Melvin is very pleasant to communicate with and communicates well. He takes everything off your hands and knows the market excellently. He ensures a great result. Highly recommended! Piet Maas

We have recently moved from Ireland to Houten and the collaboration with Melvin made the entire experience smooth. He did his job exceptionally well and ensured that the process from start to finish was smooth and transparent. International moving can be overwhelming, but Melvin's professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication put us at ease. He gave us all the information we needed and guided us through every step. If you are planning to move to Houten, especially from abroad, I can wholeheartedly recommend Melvin because of his dedication and expertise!

I can wholeheartedly recommend Melvin. My wife and I have lived in many different cities all over the world, and we've never had a better experience with a moving company. Melvin is patient, responds quickly, and has an incredible knowledge of the real estate market in Utrecht (we've worked with him there, and I'm sure he's also great in other places where he works!). We also wholeheartedly recommend Melvin for expats. Since we come from abroad, we needed a lot of documents, accounts, etc., but we didn't have to focus on finding a place to live. Melvin helped us through all those things, and despite the difficult housing market, we found a home that we absolutely love. We wholeheartedly recommend Melvin's services, and if we ever move or want to buy a home again, Melvin will be our go-to contact.

We came into contact with Melvin via a recommendation from a colleague, which proved to be excellent advice. Melvin played a crucial role throughout the entire purchasing process and provided us, as expats, with valuable insights into the Dutch housing market. He went beyond expectations by recommending a reliable company for the necessary work and even served as an interpreter when needed. We are very satisfied with Melvin's help and wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated real estate agent.

Worst service ever. Melvin had scheduled a viewing with me, but in the e-mail he didn't mention the house number of the building/apartment. Once there, I had no information about the building, because they were all the same. Despite me calling him multiple times, he didn't pick up the phone. It took more than an hour to get there by train and he just doesn't care about people's time. Extremely unprofessional and disrespectful.

Nice guy, very helpful. Always available. Even when he's on vacation, he picks up the phone. Would definitely use his services again, 10/10.

Melvin is pleasant to deal with as a broker and responds quickly to the questions I asked. He thinks along with you, is very expert and has a good view of the market. Because he can also handle the financial and technical management of the property, I no longer have to worry about it myself. An absolute recommendation for everyone who wants to rent out their home...

We got in touch with Melvin through a colleague's recommendation, which turned out to be excellent advice. Melvin was instrumental throughout the entire home-buying process, providing us, as expats, with invaluable insights into the housing market in the Netherlands. He went above and beyond by recommending a reliable company for necessary work and even serving as a translator when needed. We are extremely satisfied with Melvin's assistance and highly recommend his services to a…

I live abroad and relied on Melvin to find good tenants for my house, he did a great job and has been very helpful in explaining the whole process to me beforehand, and arranging all the services needed to improve the house. I totally recommend his services!

Certainly helpful and explained the entire process clearly and was always available to answer my questions.

Melvin has a great experience with the housing market and he successfully applied it searching and purchasing our home. He managed to match our desires regarding the size, location and quality with the budget. In addition to this, Melvin is very well connected with other real estate agents, so the collaboration with sellers was very smooth and pleasant. He has a team of trusted associates (inspection, mortgage advisor etc.) that helped us and lead us through the whole purchasing process…

Melvin has been an absolute amazing help. Without him this process would never have happened and we would have made many costly mistakes a long the way. Melvin has a wealth of knowledge and assisted with everything you can think of. He is extremely helpful especially knowing that as expats we didn't know much. He is even there after the purchase and transfer with more knowledge and helpful tips and contacts that one can use in the future. We would definitely recommend using Mel…

Because of Melvin's expertise and thorough approach, this was the most seamless and easy home purchase I have had to date. We couldn't be more happy with Melvin's work!

Fantastic service. Efficiency and quality guaranteed!

Melvin is amazing! We have often worked with him, from renting a house to buying a house. He always finds quick solutions for difficult problems. He is an expert in the real estate market. We don't feel like buying a property without his advice!

Exceptional service! Melvin is a true expert in all real estate matters; even before we landed in the Netherlands, we had arranged the entire housing process, including bills and other things. I can highly recommend Melvin, he will do everything for his clients - we felt that we were in good and reliable hands at all times.

Incredible service, we quickly found a home that met all our needs and they helped us with everything we needed to know as expats. A real recommendation, 10/10.

Melvin was more than helpful in finding a great apartment in Utrecht that fit us perfectly. We moved from abroad to the Netherlands and he made sure that what would have been a stressful and difficult process, went as smoothly as possible. We had an excellent experience and I can definitely recommend Melvin!

Top service from Melvin! We moved back to the Netherlands and without Melvin we would never have been able to find such a nice and easy place. A very nice person to work with, but also a real professional who put our interests first. I will definitely use Melvin again for future moves - I can wholeheartedly recommend him!

Melvin was fantastic to work with! He was very communicative, reliable and understanding. He made our move to Utrecht really smooth!

I can wholeheartedly recommend Melvin for all your housing needs. I had a great experience and everything went super smoothly. Thank you!

We would like to thank and recommend Melvin as a real estate agent! He helped us find our new house in Utrecht, a place where we (including our cat) can call home. Melvin is very professional, friendly and reliable, a real recommendation for people who want to move to the Netherlands☺️.

Working with Melvin was a fantastic experience. From the beginning, he knew how to set the right expectations and provided information about all the steps involved in renting in Utrecht. The current rental situation in the Netherlands is not easy, but Melvin was always calm and reassuring. Once we had found an apartment to rent, he did everything he could to help us with arranging services and utilities. Without Melvin, our move would not have gone so smoothly. He welcomed us with open arms in Utrecht and so far it has been a pleasure to live here.

Melvin is amazing! Without him, we wouldn't have been able to get our fantastic Dutch house. We definitely recommend collaborating with him!

Recently, I moved from London to Utrecht and was warmly advised by two colleagues who had previously worked with Melvin for their moves in Amsterdam and Amstelveen. From our first meeting, Melvin set the tone in a friendly yet professional manner; he got to know me and my family, understood our current situation, managed our expectations, and planned the next steps ahead. Although moving can be stressful, I cannot thank Melvin enough for making the entire process smooth and seamless. The place he found for my wife, my two-year-old daughter, and me exceeds our expectations and perfectly meets our requirements. Despite a very tight and competitive market, Melvin clearly has the knowledge, expertise, and network needed to help you find your hidden gem. Melvin also helped us with arranging all the utilities before our arrival, which made the experience even more pleasant. I highly recommend his services; he does everything to offer you one of the best customer services I've experienced in a long time.

It's great working with Melvin. Direct and personal contacts and clear agreements. The tenants also experience it very positively. Highly recommended. 👍🏼 …

Melvin is the best! I contacted him on the 12th of the month and asked him to find a house for me by the end of the month, as I had to go on a trip on the 1st of the following month. With a bit of luck, that worked out! Besides the delivery, he is also very friendly and professional. I've been here for a while and have dealt with many real estate agents, but Melvin is by far the best. He even went out of his way to help us with our previous house, as we couldn't attend the viewing.

My husband and I were really lucky to find Melvin who helped us find a house. We had a very short deadline and he performed a miracle. He gave us the feeling that he is not only a realtor, but also a friend 😊 …

I met Melvin when we were looking for a rental house during our move to the Netherlands. Simply put: he is the 'complete package' for everyone's housing needs, especially in the Utrecht region. He took on the responsibility to find a home that met our requirements and he found a really nice house in Utrecht with exactly the features we were looking for. He did the heavy lifting of all the paperwork, negotiations, etc., to really make it work. In other words, he supported us at every step of the process. Even after the key handover he doesn't forget to stop by to check if everything is in order. I have recognized Melvin more as a good Dutch friend than as my real estate agent, because he is always willing to go the extra mile to help you get used to the new environment. He is a very friendly professional and above all: he delivers!

Melvin was great when I had to find a house to move to the Netherlands. I didn't rest until he found something that met my expectations! Super helpful, with everything, not only the house, but also other things I had to arrange! Top service from a top man!

Melvin was friendly, professional and arranged the contract between us and the landlord. He goes above and beyond! (His wife perfectly adjusted the curtains) And we loved the beer he had set aside for us to celebrate our new apartment!

Working with Melvin was truly a fantastic experience! He wasn't our realtor, but the realtor of the owner of the house we are currently renting. He was very professional, well-informed about the property, flexible with appointments, and always willing to answer our questions. We definitely want to work with him again in the future and highly recommend him. Thank you, Melvin!

We had a great experience renting an apartment through Melvin. Renting an apartment in Rotterdam is not easy, especially not as an expat, but Melvin made everything a lot easier. He is very professional, helpful, flexible and gave us quick answers. We can definitely recommend him.

After we ourselves had trouble finding a home, I am extremely grateful that we had someone like Melvin who helped us. I knew that given the circumstances it would be a difficult task, but Melvin was there to help us at every step. He was continuously looking for homes that met our needs and was also friendly and helpful. Even if we weren't there personally, it was nice to have Melvin on the phone to discuss our conditions for a home. I can't thank Melvin enough for his directness, speed and dedication.

Melvin was very friendly and attentive. He was flexible with my requests and arranged everything so that I could move into a fully furnished apartment. I would highly recommend him.

Melvin is just an excellent professional and a great person to work with. He always gave timely and excellent advice, he is an amazing advocate for homeowners and a trusted advisor for tenants. For expats who are new to the country he can offer excellent guidance and really help you with settling in the country. Absolutely a recommendation.

What a stroke of luck that a friend introduced me to Melvin. Our correspondence began at the end of July with long-distance conversations and messages between myself in Bali and Melvin in Utrecht. It was a fantastic experience to work with Melvin; he gave us 100% to meet our requirements. Besides his professional work ethic, he is also a very warm, decent and honest person, without games. I can wholeheartedly recommend Melvin. My son and I are very happy that we met Melvin.

Working with Melvin was a pleasure. He stuck to our schedule and was diligent in finding the right place for us and our family. He went beyond what other companies would ask of you. That's just how he works. Very refreshing. Thanks Melvin

Melvin is a star! He is very professional and his expertise was greatly appreciated! His help and friendliness made the difference in finding our house. He puts his heart and soul into his work and does everything to ensure that you find what you are looking for. Great service, I cannot recommend him enough. Thanks again for everything!

Melvin has been an absolute asset during our move to Amsterdam. He provided excellent service from the beginning and personally ensured that we achieved our goals. We are very grateful for all the personal support we received from Melvin. We can wholeheartedly recommend him.

Super fast help and good communication, thank you!

Melvin has been fantastic from start to finish. We moved from the United Kingdom and after reading a lot of negative press about Dutch real estate and scams, we were naturally worried. But Melvin did more than we could have hoped for: we did a video viewing and the next day we started securing the apartment. He was very helpful in arranging all utilities and setting up internet so my wife could work from home on the day she arrived. We are very happy that we found Melvin and to this day he is always ready to answer all our questions or help where he can. We will definitely keep his number for the future. Thanks again Melvin and see you at that dinner. I am grateful. Andrius & Loreta

Melvin is very involved and professional. He is easy to reach and ready for all the questions you have, this has made the process much easier. He is friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. We are very happy with our new house thanks to him! We could not have received better and more professional help than that which Melvin gave us.

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that with Melvin we've had our best real estate experience ever. Melvin helped us find the perfect place and as expats who came during a pandemic from Canada, he couldn't have been more helpful. From translating emails to transparently handling our utilities and helping with a smooth transition from the airport to the apartment, Melvin could not have done more to make the process as smooth as possible. He regularly reached out to us to help during the transition and is really an unbelievable professional and a real person. If you're ever looking for a new place, I couldn't recommend anyone more than Melvin. Really a 10/10.

Melvin is the best real estate agent we have ever encountered, from his very professional approach to his friendly character. We viewed the house where we now live and within 48 hours we signed the contract, with the most efficient service and excellent communication between landlord and tenant throughout the entire process. After we moved, Melvin was still a pillar of support to whom we could turn for further questions or comments. This shows that he goes the extra mile for his customers. We therefore wholeheartedly recommend Melvin Bloemendal letting agency. Tracey Freeman

Melvin was fantastic from the beginning! He was always ready to help and easy to reach when needed. Renting a house turned out to be a good experience because Melvin helped me kindly and proactively with identifying and arranging all related matters (accessibility, utilities, shops, etc.). It was great to have such a professional and nice person helping me during my move to the Netherlands. I am super happy with the house and the neighborhood, and I am enjoying 100% of this country!