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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...
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...
Tips for selling your house in Haarlem and surroundings.
https://youtu.be/2pRiNhRTvaA This time a knowledge blog from my own working area as a real estate agent: Haarlem and surroundings. Selling your house in the Haarlem area, what is involved and do I have any tips on this as a Haarlem real estate agent?Of course I have...
The small VVE – what do you need to know?
There are a lot of small "House Associations of Owners" (VVEs) in the Netherlands. Consider, for example, the upstairs-downstairs house, often known as red-black house. Or house with downstairs house and upstairs apartments 'I-floor, II-floor and III-floor'. What is...
Buying or selling your home while you are away, is that possible?
What we often see is that a buyer or seller of the property has just planned a trip or vacation when the transfer date is. However, you may also be unable to attend for another reason. This is need not be a problem at all. You can solve this by arranging a notarized...
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...
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 a transfer tax refund?
When reselling your home, you can use thetransfer tax 'get back'. The rule is that onlytransfer tax must be paid on the capital gain of the property ifthe property gets a new owner within 6 months. Please note that who is entitled to this 'benefit' mustyou agree in...
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...
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 label. Depending on the type of home, the area and the number of solar panels, this can make a difference of up to 3 'label steps'. According to research by Tias' VastgoedLAB,...
NVM Sales Deed (2018 model) simply explained
In principle, the bill of sale is a very straightforward contract. This is because it is a standard model agreement in which only things are changed or filled in. This is done in a different font, or is captioned or crossed out with a pen. The bill of sale protects...
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....
What does a real estate agent cost to sell my home?
Rates vary widely and depend greatly on: Choosing a traditional broker or an Internet broker. The value of a property. The more expensive the property, the higher often the brokerage fee. The region where you live. In some regions, real estate agents compete very much...
Which broker should I choose?
You want to sell your home but how can you choose a good real estate agent? How do you know who is the best real estate agent to sell your home? We will give you some tips in this article so you know which real estate agent to choose! Find the best, not the cheapest...
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 area of your home?
When selling your home, the square footage of living space is perhaps the most important value determinant of your home's market value and final selling price. But how should you calculate it? In order to standardize all surface measurements of homes, the NEN2580...
The Haarlems bidding system
What is it and what exactly is the difference with the Amsterdam bidding system? In our region (Zuid-Kennemerland), the Amsterdam bidding system is most common. Before the crisis, this was mostly the Haarlem bidding system. We explain the operation of this Haarlem...
The energy label when selling your home
Energy label mandatory When selling a home, you must ensure that your home has an energy label otherwise you risk a fine of over €400 at the time of transfer. Do I already have an energy label? Your home may already have an energy label, for example because it was...
The Amsterdam bidding system explained
You go to view a property and you read in the sales brochure that the Amsterdam bidding system is used. What does this mean and how does it work?We'll explain it using 2 examples. Example 1You make an appointment, a viewing and immediately it appears that you are...