We have known Barry Burgemeester for more than 10 years (because he was recommended to us already back then!) and have since used the services of Burgemeester Vastgoed for both purchase (with Barry as a broker) and sale (with Tessa as a broker).
With regard to both Barry and Tessa (and let’s not forget about Monique…): they are fast, no-nonsense, have a thorough knowledge of the buying/selling market in Amsterdam, a good network and a reputation in that market that customers can benefit from. Highly recommended!
Mienstra
We’re extremely happy with Barry as our buyer’s agent. In just 6 years, he’s helped us purchase 2 homes in the Amsterdam area. His 20+ years of experience as a certified real estate agent is evident in everything he does.
What truly sets Barry apart is his incredible network. He seems to know everyone in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, and the surrounding areas. This gives his clients a real edge in this competitive market.
Barry is always patient, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure his clients find their dream homes. His personalized approach and attention to detail are truly exceptional. We’re incredibly grateful for his excellent guidance throughout our entire buying process.
Whether you’re a local or an expat, looking to relocate or invest, we can’t recommend Barry enough. If you’re in need of a buyer’s agent in Amsterdam, look no further – Barry is definitely the one!
Amy Hoogveld
I cannot recommend Barry highly enough to anyone seeking to purchase an apartment in and around Amsterdam in the current market. He is simply superb. We found a perfect place that exceeded our expectations within 2 weeks. This would have been impossible without Barry’s expert guidance and extremely professional and helpful attitude. Communication with Barry was seamless. He is extremely personable and tailors his guidance towards exactly what you are looking for, be it location, dwelling type, or price range. His knowledge and network are both vast and he offers frank advice to avoid what he terms ‘overly emotional’ decision making you might later regret. The entire process was a pleasure mainly due to Barry’s careful attention and extremely good natured character. I would be happy to speak to anyone considering using Barry to elaborate more on our experience. In sum, if you can convince Barry to help you, do not hesitate and grab him before someone else does. From my experience, you will not regret it.
Brendan O'Dwyer
We started looking for a new apartment in Amsterdam without any deep preparation expecting a quick win here.
Expectedly, we ended up in a challenging market, dancing between making a winning bid and still bidding reasonable enough to justify the mortgage value.
Having Barry onboard our team felt like a complete relief, forgetting the struggle leaving this to a highly-experienced professional, and just enjoying the ride.
Premium service pays well, but more than worth every cent.
Highly recommended and once again well appreciated for his help in our life changing process.
Anton Chistůkhin
Barry was very helpful from day 1 with his recomendations. Always willing to help and reply to all my questions and enquiries. He is very dedicated, and he will be honest in his point of view on the houses you visit, if it’s not a good fit he will let you know. Also, when helping on the overbid decision which is quite common in this tight Amsterdam market, he is quite conscious and will tell you if it is worth or not to make a higher offer. He is extremely reliable, respectful, patient and trustworthy.
Diana Marcela Carrero Pinto
Had a good business with Barry,. It was a pleasure partnering with you and understood my need for the purchase of the new house. Vast knowedlge and beyond experienced in real markets and in real estate, as a expat in Amsterdam, it was very new to me. Barry, with patiently handled it from the 1st step until handover of the keys. Efficient way of working and I highly recommend. 🙂
Mantu B.
Was recommended Barry’s services by friends who’d also used him in the past – can honestly say that I was not disappointed. From the first meeting, Barry took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and carefully guided me through every step – all the way through to getting the keys. His extensive knowledge of the market in Amsterdam is what sets him apart from others, not to mention his attentive service. Can wholeheartedly recommend for a stress-free purchasing experience.
Chris Farmer
Working with Barry on the purchase of our house has been a breeze. Couldn’t recommend him enough ! Barry is super knowledgeable about the Amsterdam real estate market, extremely responsive and got us our house with the right offer and right conditions !
Jérémy Cornuau
We had a fantastic experience with Barry, the real estate agent who helped us find our new apartment in Amsterdam Oud Zuid. Barry was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and always available to answer our questions. His insights were invaluable, making the home-buying process smooth and stress-free. We are grateful for Barry’s assistance and highly recommend him for his exceptional service and professionalism.
Guillaume de Penanster
Barry was amazing in helping us find our new home! As expats, we were unfamiliar with the local market, but his expertise made the whole process much easier. He guided us every step of the way, answered all our questions, and helped us find the perfect property. Thanks to his professionalism and friendly approach, we felt confident and well-supported throughout the entire journey. We highly recommend Barry to anyone looking for a great real estate agent. Thank you so much for everything!
Tom M.
I really enjoyed working with Barry, he is always pleasant and was patient enough with me as I explored many neighborhoods before making a final decision to buy a house. I also enjoyed his insights into each property that we viewed together. Once the decision was made, he made sure the process was quick and easy. Would definitely work again with Barry!
Mishal Kooverjee
We had an exceptional experience working with Barry and Monique to purchase our new family home.
Professional, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the market we were provided invaluable advice on what to offer to secure our dream home.
Today we feel like the luckiest family to have found a home the most unexpected and wonderful location. The process was fast and smooth and every step was well explained. It happened in just a matter of a few weeks, some may say it was luck but it was thanks to Barry, Monique and Maikel. Thank you again team!!!
Roshan B.
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