Frequently asked questions

• Consider what requirements the broker must meet
• How many years of relevant work experience, check Linkedin, large office or small / personal, etc.
• Ask around in your own network for experiences
• Read online reviews
• Check the social media
• Check whether the broker is a member of a trade organization

There are several organizations NVM, VBO, VastgoedPro;
Ultimately, it is the familiar click that will decide whether you want to work together. To make an appointment for an introduction: contact us

Anyone who wants to buy a house in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), has a duty to investigate. The buyer is responsible to investigate as thoroughly as possible the condition of the house including the property if you are buying an apartment. This includes not only the state of maintenance, but also the legal condition or obligations attached to the house. The buying agent assumes this responsibility.

• • Certification : A registered broker | RM has successfully passed a specialization-oriented theory and practice test;
  • Experience : before doing the practical test, the broker has gained the necessary experience;
  • Expertise : An NVM broker is not only trained but also required to keep his knowledge up to date annually through continuing education;
  • Reliability: an NVM estate agent must adhere to the NVM Code of Ethics;

All in all, a registered purchase broker gives you a piece of security;

These depend on the services provided and vary per office. We do not work with a percentage of the purchase price but with a negotiation result. Would you like to know what our brokerage fee is calculated for your purchase/search profile, please contact us without obligation:  contact us

In Dutch law, a sales contract only becomes binding when both parties agree on the terms and the deed of sale is signed. Also known as the “in writing requirement”. Before this happens, both parties are free to waive the agreement without obligation.

Once the deed of transfer is signed and the purchase price is paid, you are the owner of the property. Ownership is then transferred from seller to buyer. From then on, you are the legal owner of the house.

The seller reserves the right of award. That means he or she determines whether the bid is good enough to sell to a particular bidder. The seller is not obligated to sell to the highest bidder, but may choose to make a lower bid with better terms, for example. A decision may even be made not to sell.

Since 2001 anyone can call themselves a broker and a rising market attracts many “brokers” and entrepreneurs. In other words, in recent years many new colleagues have joined. Much more than in a normal market!

You don’t learn the real estate business from a book, but only through a combination of study and a lot of experience. Since the end of 2013, the market has started to rise. Many homes have been sold by tender in recent years, but now negotiations are coming back into the picture. That requires a completely different expertise!

In the register of VastgoedCert you can check if you are dealing with a registered broker RM & at the NRVT with an appraiser RT.

• Your name;
• The amount;
• The date of the transfer;
• Your terms and conditions, if any;
• Details / Additional agreements;

What is the average percent overbid? What percentage above the asking price do you bid? What percentage should we take into account? We heard this question often. While the most important question should really be, what is the house worth right now?

The asking price is determined by the selling broker and the seller. Generally it is determined in combination with the chosen strategy. Sometimes extremely low, but it can also be set realistically. Either how much you should overbid or negotiate off it is best discussed with your buying agent before an offer is made.

• advisory and brokerage costs for your mortgage advisor
• bank guarantee costs
• notary fees for the mortgage deed
• land registry fees for the mortgage deed
• the cost of the valuation
• commitment fee : the amount you pay to the bank or an insurer to extend the interest offered in the offer

Unfortunately, the costs of a purchase broker are not tax deductible.

There are also annual costs that are tax deductible:

• the cost of the bank guarantee
• interest paid on a mortgage for up to 30 years
• the annual ‘ground rent’ payments also called annual canon

Suppose the asking price is € 500.000,– and € 550.000,– is offered, does the buyer have to bring in € 50.000,– extra equity? No, the maximum amount you can get for the purchase of a house is determined by the amount of your income and the appraisal value of the house.

The cooling-off period starts at 0.00 a.m. on the day the deed of sale is signed by both parties at the notary and the buyer has received a hard copy of the signed deed. It then lasts for 3 days (weekend counts as 1 day). In addition, the cooling-off period may not end on a public holiday or weekend. During this period, the buyer may rescind the purchase without giving any reason.

Does a house have a defect that was not visible at the time of purchase, but which you are bothered by after the purchase? If the seller was not aware of this defect in the house, this is also called a hidden defect.

A purchase coach mainly offers help from a distance and does not accompany you to viewings. Since after years of experience we can still be surprised in a home (positive but also negative), we do not give advice from a distance. It is one of the biggest purchases in a lifetime and then, as far as we are concerned, you cannot give advice remotely. The risks are too great. Who is called in? To make an appointment for an introduction: contact us

The “buyer’s costs” include transfer tax, notary fees and cadastral rights.

Any other additional costs are costs for mortgage advice, costs for the purchase broker, architectural inspection, costs for the bank guarantee and the valuation report.

Who can say this better as our clients: Reviews

• Knowledge of the local market;
• Knowledge of common defects;
• Transparency in the process for any legal restrictions;
• Have a variety of tools and an extensive database, allowing for accurate calculation of the objective value of a property;
• Stand objectively in the buying process and make sure you make the right choice and don’t overpay;

Source: www.nvm.nl

A buying agent and a selling agent are both real estate agents you can hire when buying or selling a home. The main difference between these two types of brokers is their role in the process.

A buying broker is a real estate agent who helps you buy a home. This can mean that they help you find a suitable home, negotiate the price and handle the legalities. A buying broker is often an independent party who guides you through the buying process.

A sales broker, on the other hand, is a real estate agent who helps you to sell your home. This can mean they help you determine the asking price for your home, prepare a sales ad and receive bids. A sales agent represents the seller and their goal is to sell the home for the highest possible price.

It is also important to note that some real estate agents may act as both a selling and buying agent, just never in the same transaction. It is advisable to properly inform the real estate agent you want to hire about their role in the process so that you know what to expect and that you feel comfortable with the choice you make. Alternatively, choose a buying broker who specializes!