Buying a home? It’s not about secret deals, it’s about smart strategy.

Let’s start with the good news: buying a home in Amsterdam is a self-explanatory process. Everything goes through a notary, the legal checks are strong, and if you work with a certified professional, it’s well-organised and secure.

The challenge? Supply and demand!

Even though many investors are now selling their homes due to new box 3 tax rules, the number of serious buyers per home is still between 10 and 12. Overbidding is common. Emotional decisions are everywhere. And prices can escalate fast.

Let me give you two examples from just last week:

• One home was listed at € 575.000 kk and it sold for € 710.000 kk (buyers’ costs)

• Another was listed at € 1.100.000 kk and it sold for € 1.470.000 kk (buyers’ costs)

Yes, we placed offers. Yes, we overbid. No, we didn’t win—and we’re okay with that.

Because our job is not to win at any cost, it is to advise you on what’s smart. And sometimes, that means knowing when to walk away.

What matters in this market?

Let’s get something out of the way: Unless you want to buy a high-end property, there are no secret listings in Amsterdam.

If someone wants to sell, they want the biggest audience—and that audience is on Funda, which is why off-market deals are extremely rare; your real edge lies not in hidden homes, but in having a well-prepared strategy, honest market insight, a trusted reputation with agents, and a strong, well-presented financial story.

Buying a home is not about chasing listings. It’s about showing you’re the right buyer.

That’s why, before we even start the search, we want to know how you plan to pay for your home—whether that’s with a mortgage, savings, or a combination of both—and whether you’re able to make an offer without a financing condition. We ask because we need to sell you to the seller and their agent. In this market, it’s not always the highest bid that wins. It’s the most convincing story. That includes financial reliability, flexibility, and preparation.

And yes, we charge 1.5%. Here’s why.

Some people tell me: That’s steep. I tell them: That’s fair. Because you’re not paying for a percentage. You’re paying for experience. For honest advice. For someone who’s been through hundreds of deals and knows what works and what doesn’t.

You’re also paying for:

• Someone who never takes on clients with the same search profile (no internal competition)

• A handpicked, realistic selection of homes

• Full service, from search to notary

• Clear answers and a smart strategy

I don’t promise miracles. I promise results. Not rushed. Not random. Just right for you.

If you’re realistic, we’ll get you there.

We don’t flood your inbox with listings. We don’t send you into every viewing. We only move on homes that fit your wishes and the market. If you’re ready, prepared, and willing to follow expert advice, we’ll make it happen. And if we lose a bid? You’ll always know why.  We don’t just help you buy a house. We help you make a decision you’ll still feel good about years from now.

Looking for a home in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hoofddorp, Aalsmeer or nearby?
We’ve been doing this since 2000 and always on a no-cure, no-pay basis.

Let’s get to work, the smart way.
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