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What is de difference between an NVM realtor and a VBO realtor?
To get straight to the point: for you as a customer there is actually no difference. Both organizations are a trade association of realtors with strict training requirements to be able to call yourself a realtor and / or appraiser. The trade association submits...
How much do you have to outbid to purchase a home?
A lot of people think that you have to outbid with 10%, but the truth is that there are no ground rules for this! How much you have to bid on a home depends on different factors. I will tell you about the most important ones. There is no such thing as the asking...
Tips if you want to invest in real estate
Financial and reservation Your starting point is to hire a good financial advisor. For example, we work a lot with Poundwise ourselves. (Very good club with several disciplines in house that are relevant for you as a real estate investor). However, there are tons of...
How does that work with the rental point count if you want to rent out a home in the free sector?
Rental point count How does that work with the rental point count if you want to rent out a home in the free sector?Let's start with the basics. In the Netherlands you have freedom of contract. Basically, if you offer something, you can ask any price you want....
How long is the legal reflection period when purchasing a home
How does that work exactly with the legal reflection period when purchasing a home? We will explain it to you. When does the reflection period start? First of all, it is important to know when the reflection period starts. From what moment should you start counting?...
Tips to sell your home in Haarlem
This time a blog from my own known area as realtor: Haarlem. Selling your home in Haarlem, what can you expect and what are the tips from a realtor from Haarlem?Of course I have tips! Let's go: First; purchase - Second; sale In most cases the advise is to purchase a...
The 10 golden tips to purchase a home successful
Are you having a hard time to purchase a home successfully? Did you make an offer a couple of times, but without success? What can you do to purchase a home successfully?I will tell you my 10 GOLDEN tips to purchase a home successfully! Tip 1 - FinancialMake sure you...
What to look for when viewing a property in Holland?
When I’m going to view a property with a client, there is a whole list of things where I keep my eye on. Together with my client I have a ‘search profile’ in our system. This system keeps an eye on the new properties in the market and it arranges that the new...
The small ‘VvE’ – what do you need to know?
There are a whole bunch of small Owners ' Associations (VVEs ) in the Netherlands. Consider, for example, the up-down home, often known as a red-black home. Or property with the lower house and apartment above the apartment and "I-high, II and III high-high '. What is...
Buying or selling your house, when you are gone, is that possible?
What we often see is that a buyer or seller of the property has just planned a trip or vacation if the transfer date is. But it is also possible that you are prevented for another reason. This is not necessarily a problem. You can solve this by arranging a notarial...
Which costs are deductible when selling your house?
Cost Deductible or not Sales realtor costs Not deductible Costs for applying for an energy label Not deductible Appraisal costs related to the sale of your home Not deductible Costs for canceling the mortgage after the transfer of ownership Deductible Cost...
Who arranges and pays the notary when you sell your house?
Whoever chooses and pays the notary actually depends on how the buyer and seller agree on this. The standard NVM purchase contract states the following: The costs related to the transfer of ownership and charged by the notary, such as transfer tax, notary fees and...
Which costs are deductible if you buy a home?
When buying a home, you incur a lot of costs: the broker, obtaining the mortgage, the notary, the land registry, etc. But which costs are precisely tax deductible? Below you will find a clear overview of the costs that can and cannot be deducted when purchasing a...
What are the start-up costs of a broker?
Most real estate agents charge start-up costs for the sale of your property. It differs per broker what is included in the start-up costs. In the sales interview you can ask what those costs consist of. In general, the start-up costs are used to make: good photos of...
When and how do you get transfer tax back?
Bij het doorverkopen van je woning kan je de overdrachtsbelasting ‘terugkrijgen’. De regel is dat er alleen overdrachtsbelasting betaald moet worden over de meerwaarde van de woning als de woning binnen 6 maanden een nieuwe eigenaar krijgt. Let op: wie...
What should you look for when choosing a real estate agent if you want to sell your house?
You want to sell your property and you can no longer see the forest for the trees. Hundreds of brokers, everyone has an opinion about it, sky-high costs and all terms and concepts that will make your ears pop. Help! What should you pay attention to and what should you...
When do you pay a realtor?
Broadly speaking, there are 4 services for which you can engage a realtor: the sale of your home assistance with searching and purchasing your new home renting out your home doing an appraisal But when do you pay your realtor?When selling your home, you pay your...
Why would you take a buying broker?
You want to buy a home. You have already viewed many houses on Funda and you may even have viewed houses. But you have not yet found that new house, let alone bought it. Friends you speak to have bought their house with a buying agent. Why would you take that? You can...
Sale or purchase of a home with solar panels
Solar panels increase the value of a home. A home with solar panels has a better energy rating. Depending on the type of home, the surface area and the number of solar panels, this can save up to 3 "label steps". According to research by the TIAS Real Estate Lab,...
NVM Purchase Act (‘Koopakte’ – model 2018) simply explained
In principle, the deed of purchase is a very clear contract. This is because it is a standard model agreement in which only matters are changed or entered. This is done in a different font, or is credited or deleted. The deed of sale protects the rights of both buyer...
My experience with DIY or Internet Broker Makelaarsland (Blog)
I recently purchased a home for a client from NVM sales agent Makelaarsland. As a buying agent, it was my first experience with this modern broker. Many people who want to sell their home are curious about how this works in practice and what the pros and cons can be....
Sell your house when you get divorced, what should you keep in mind?
Every year there are between 31 and 35 thousand couples in the Netherlands that divorce. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) the chance is 40% that a marriage will fail! What do you have to take into account when you get a divorce? In short there are 2...
What does a realtor cost to sell my property?
The rates are very varied and highly dependent on: The choice for a traditional realtor or an internet realtor.The value of a home. The more expensive the home, the higher the broker fee.The region where you live. In some regions, real estate agents compete on price....
Which realtor should I choose?
You want to sell your property but how can you choose a good real estate agent? How do you know who is the best broker to sell your property? Find the best, not the cheapestThe first tip is: don't look for the cheapest realtor. Do look for the best realtor. The best...
How much is my house worth?
Most real estate agents offer a free home valuation. This of course happens with an eye on the fact that you actually want to sell your property and you see this broker as a serious candidate to do that for you. A good real estate agent does not determine the value of...
How should you prepare your home for sale?
The important moment is the photo shoot of the house. Shortly thereafter the viewings will follow. It is important to ensure that your home will appeal to the target group. That is why here are some important tips to prepare your home for sale: If your home is full of...
How can you calculate the living space of your home?
When selling your home, the number of square meters of living space is perhaps the most important value determining factor for the market value and the final selling price. How to calculate it? The "NEN2580" measuring instruction has been created to standardize all...
What is the best way to rent out your property?
You are considering renting out your property. Perhaps because you are going to live together and want to keep 1 property for the rental income (pension investment). Or you are looking for an investment property to buy again for renting. To tackle this best, note the...
The Haarlem bidding system
What is it and what exactly is the difference with the Amsterdam bidding system? In our region (Zuid-Kennemerland) the most common is the Amsterdam bidding system. Before the crisis, this was mostly the Haarlem bidding system. We explain how it works with an example:...
The energy label when selling your home
Energy rating requiredWhen selling a home, you must ensure that your home has an energy rating, otherwise you run the risk of a fine of more than € 400 when you transfer Do I already have an energy rating?It is possible that your home already has an energy label, for...
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What is de difference between an NVM realtor and a VBO realtor?
To get straight to the point: for you as a customer there is actually no difference. Both organizations are a trade association of realtors with strict training requirements to be able to call yourself a realtor and / or appraiser. The trade association submits...
How much do you have to outbid to purchase a home?
A lot of people think that you have to outbid with 10%, but the truth is that there are no ground rules for this! How much you have to bid on a home depends on different factors. I will tell you about the most important ones. There is no such thing as the asking...
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