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I can’t get my house sold, now what?
Wat als ik mijn huis niet verkocht krijg? Dit is een vraag die wij als makelaar weleens voorbij zien komen. Je hebt je huis te koop gezet, maar na een aantal weken of zelfs maanden heb je nog steeds geen koper gevonden. Het kan erg frustrerend zijn als je jouw huis...
The No Risk Clause super simple explained
Are you going to buy a house but still have a house of your own to sell? Then you may not want to risk having 2 houses later. After all, that's what happens to you when you buy a house but you can't get your old home sold. To eliminate that risk, there is a solution:...
What exactly about perpetual ground lease and how can I still claim it?
If you own a property in Amsterdam, you have (hopefully) received information about ground lease and the opportunity it gives you, the owner, to claim to buy off perpetual ground lease. If not? Then you are not the first and certainly not the last. Leasehold, simply...
Online bidding explained simply
Do you want to start bidding on a house? Then brokers are required to use an online bidding system since Jan. 1, 2023. The idea is that this will curb unfair practices in the housing market. Realtors are required to provide a bid log to anyone who has bid on a...
What sales price may I use if I want to sell a rental property to my child?
In this blog, we have already explained to you how to sell a house to your child as cheaply as possible. But what about if you want to sell a rental property to your child? We explain it to you simply here. If you have a property either residential or commercial that...
Does the living area of an outbuilding count if it is not licensed?
What I often encounter as a real estate agent and appraiser is a shed, chalet, office or other outbuilding that has been remodeled and is being used as a residence. That is, it should be dry, well insulated, heated and clearly suitable as a living space. So to be...
May a broker accept a bid on my behalf?
Stel jij verkoopt jouw woning via een verkoopmakelaar. Vervolgens komt er een goed bod binnen. Mag jouw makelaar dit bod namens jou accepteren? Om antwoord op die vraag te geven moeten we eerst het volgende uitleggen. De makelaar is niet de verkoper. De hoofdrol die...
What does a sales broker do for you?
Many people find a sales broker expensive. For the sale of your home you will easily pay between €4000,- and €6000,-. But what does a real estate agent actually do for you? Below you will find the broker's work outlined in chronological order.1. The recordingThe...
What if you can’t be present at the signing of the bill of sale?
You've bought a house together, but before you can yourself not be present for the signing of the purchase agreement. How can you make this solve? Quite simply, we use digital a great deal sign via DocuSign. You will then receive the deed of sale digitally in your...
Quickly make your small dormant VvE active in 8 steps
In a previous article, you read about the great importance of having an active VVE. A dormant VVE is not good for sales. It is less attractive and also more and more buyers do not manage to get for this obtain a mortgage loan. Here is a very useful step-by-step plan...
What does a sales agent cost?
What does a sales agent cost? This is question we often see come up. The biggest cost when working with a sales broker is the brokerage fee. A real estate agent's commission is a predetermined percentage that the selling agent receives when selling your home. Also,...
Why are some homes for sale for a long time?
Not every home is going to be fast in this housing market madness sold. How is it that some homes are for sale for a very long time? Staked too highPricing a home too high deters viewers. Viewers very often (in the Randstad) assume that they already have to overbid...
What is the best sales strategy for selling your home?
Choosing a real estate agent Let's start with the SLIGHTEST sales strategy for selling your home and that is to sell your home yourself. Also, don't go looking for a budget broker who will do it for half the price. Invite 2 to 3 full service real estate agents in your...
What determines the value of a house if I want to buy or sell it?
So where is the difference in value between one house and another? This is good to know if you want to sell your house, but especially if you want to buy a house. I'm going to explain it to you. Maintenance Every home needs maintenance. I notice that many people are...
What do you need to arrange if you are going to sell your home? 7 Free Tips!
Are you going to sell your home? Then a lot of things come at you. Here is a short and sweet list of 7 tips.Tip 1Take a good sales agent. For Haarlem, Velsen, Spaarndam, Bloemendaal, Heemstede, Hoofddorp, Hillegom, IJmuiden and surroundings we are of course happy to...
What should you still believe about the housing market?
Over the past few months, we have definitely seen a drop in bids on homes we have sold. The number of viewings has also declined significantly. Mainly due to the rise in interest rates, for a variety of reasons. We have successfully purchased several properties in the...
What documents does the broker need for the sale?
What documents does the broker need for the sale? If you are going to sell your home, the sales agent will need a number of documents from you. It is useful to start collecting/completing the information as early as possible so that you can act immediately when the...
The most frequently asked questions to a sales agent
If you want to sell your house through a sales agent, then of course you want your house to be sold by the very best sales agent. Someone in whom you really trust and who keeps you well informed. Of course, a nice click is not unimportant either. Good preparation is...
Fixing up your home for sale
Refurbishing your home for sale can be a good idea if you want to achieve a higher selling price. However, you probably don't want time and money to go into this. Yet it can be an enormously smart idea to do so. Of course, you...
Selling your house with leasehold
Huis verkopen met erfpacht Do you have a house with ground rent and want to sell it? Then there are a few things that are important to know. In this blog, we'll give you helpful advice and helpful tips. Erfpacht simpel uitgelegd First, this: what is ground rent? With...
Does it aaffect if part of a room is lower than 2 meters high?
The question is: you want to calculate the living area of your house. However, part of your house is lower than 2 meters. This is because, for example, very thick load-bearing beams have been used or you live in a very old monument, for example. Can you count spaces...
Can a sales broker be a buying broker at the same time?
It often happens that people use the same buying broker and selling broker, and vice versa. The real estate agent who helps you purchase your dream house can then also sell your current house. This does not always have to be the case. Your buying agent does not have...
What costs are deductible when selling your home?
What are deductible expenses when selling your house? Many people wonder whether the real estate agent's costs for the sale of their home are deductible. Are you going to sell your house or have you just sold your house? Then it is nice to know which costs you did...
Do you want to sell a dated house? Then you should pay attention to this!
Do you want to sell a dated house? Then pay attention to this. In the current housing market, houses are sold before they are registered with the broker, but that applies less to dated houses. Research has shown that a large proportion of houses that have been on the...
Selling your house empty or occupied?
Selling an empty or occupied house? You have decided to sell your house, but are you taking the pictures in an empty or occupied house? To get straight to the point, houses that have to be sold can look best inhabited. Selling an occupied house Selling a house is...
What is a sales broker and how do you choose one?
What is a sales broker? A broker is someone who mediates in the purchase, sale, rent, rental and other real estate matters. Since 2001, people without a broker's diploma have been able to work as a broker. What is a certified sales broker? This is a broker who is...
I want to sell my house fast!
If you search the internet for my house to sell quickly, you will quickly come across on-sale parties. These are brokers who want to take advantage of your urgency and therefore want to take over your house for a lower price. Some of these parties claim to be able to...
How can I sell my house to my child as cheaply as possible?
The tax authorities become alert when parents sell their house to their child. Parents and children want the purchase price to be as low as possible in order to avoid different taxes. Every parent also wants to help their child as well as possible as a starter on the...
Selling a house after divorce
Are you going to get a divorce soon or have you just divorced and you ask yourself is it the best house to sell before the divorce or after the divorce? Then it is important to know what to look out for if you want to sell your house after the divorce. Sell house...
Selling a house after husband’s death
Do you want to sell the house after the death of your husband? Then you must ensure that you have the house registered in your name at the notary after the death of your partner. This ensures that the house is completely yours. This means that you can decide on your...