In this earlier article (from May 2022) of ours, you already read that Online Bidding Systems and the Online Bidding Procedure is actually false security. For example, with the NVM's online bidding system with closing date+time, the selling broker can simply see the...
There is much to do about unfair bidding practices by real estate agents. On the website of Dispute Committee, anyone can read the rulings of the Disciplinary Committee for Real Estate Professionals regarding, among other things, wrongdoing by brokers. These are then...
Your home may be one of those unique cases where you have an energy label with one letter as well as an energy index with a completely different letter. For example, you have energy label B on your house, but you also have and energy index with a score A. How on earth...
It often happens that you as a (potential) buyer of a property want to activate a dormant Owners' Association (VvE). The basis that every CoE must have is a registration in the Chamber of Commerce (CoC). Once you have that registration from the Chamber of Commerce,...
Since Jan. 1, 2023, brokers must use an online bidding system where an online bid log is maintained and can be viewed retrospectively by all bidders. But very often this does not happen or deals are still made outside the rules of this bidding system. What about this...
You may be selling a property of someone who has died. Possibly that of your deceased father/mother or another deceased relative. You are required by law (under penalty of a fine) to have an energy label in your possession at the time of sale. Getting the energy label...
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:...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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? 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...