Services
We help with selling, buying, letting and management in Haarlem, Heemstede and the surrounding area.
But we do not start with the service. We start with your situation. What is going on? What do you want to achieve? What does the property need? And which step fits that?
Sometimes selling makes sense. Sometimes letting. And sometimes the most important thing is to take a calm look first at what is wise.
What you can always expect from us: one fixed point of contact, short lines (including via WhatsApp), and honest advice. Even if that means we advise you against something.
Selling a property
Selling a property does not begin with Funda. It begins with preparation.
We look at the property, the street, the condition, the target audience, the presentation, the documents and the pricing strategy. Not to tell a nicer story than it is, but to tell the real story well.
Because we also guide buyers, we know what they look at. Which questions they ask. What they hesitate about. And which information gives confidence. We use that when selling.
Selling in six steps
1. What is the plan?
We start by getting to know you. What is your situation, your timeline, what matters to you? Sometimes it is about speed, sometimes about proceeds, sometimes about knowing calmly where you stand first. Based on a market analysis we advise an asking price and map out the sales plan.
2. The right story
If you decide to work with us, we prepare the property for the market. A professional photographer and, where it helps, a stylist take care of the presentation. You see that difference reflected in the interest, and often in the price too. On top of that: clear text, floor plans, video where it fits, and the file in order (owners' association documents, energy label, disclosure questionnaire, deed of division). We make sure the story is right: not nicer than it is, but as clear and strong as possible.
3. Home for sale
The property goes live on Funda, on our own site and through our channels. A dedicated property page with neighbourhood information, floor plans, a 360° tour where available. The right people need to see it. For expats and international buyers we also present in English.
4. Time for viewings
We welcome interested parties into your home: calm, clear, with an answer to every question. During the viewing days we keep you updated live, for example via a dedicated WhatsApp line: who has been, what they thought and what we sense about the interest. You are never left out of it.
5. Offer and agreement
We weigh offers on more than price alone. Conditions, financing, transfer and certainty all count. The highest offer is not always the best offer. You decide; we guide the negotiation and draw up the purchase agreement.
6. The transfer
On the day of completion we do the final inspection together, take the meter readings and go to the notary. After that you hand the key to the new owner.
Buying a property
With a purchase it is not only about finding a property. It is about understanding what you are buying.
During viewings we look with you at value, maintenance, installations, structural points of attention, documents, the owners' association, conditions, neighbourhood information and future costs.
We do not decide for you. We make sure you clearly see what you are saying yes to.
Buying in six steps
1. What does your ideal home look like?
Tell us: where do you want to live, what are your housing wishes, what is feasible? We discuss budget, compromises and limits. Based on that we create a search profile and keep an eye out for what comes up.
2. Viewing together
We come along and pay attention to structural matters, installations, maintenance and the real condition. Also to the owners' association, communication and what is going on beneath the surface. Expect honest advice, even when the property looks lovely but is not wise.
3. Documents and value
If it becomes serious, we dive deeper into the paperwork: disclosure questionnaire, measurement report, owners' association, deed of division, energy label, zoning plan, foundation, permits. We determine the realistic market value, no gut feeling, but well founded.
4. Bidding and negotiating
Negotiating is a craft in itself. With a tailored strategy we secure the best deal, conditions, transfer date, financing, survey, subject-to clauses. Even when the pressure is high, we keep your interest clear.
5. Deal
Agreement reached! We go through the purchase agreement, arrange the structural survey if needed, order the valuation and watch over every deadline.
6. Up to the key, and beyond
On the day of completion we walk through the house together, take the meter readings and you receive the key at the notary. With us it does not stop there: aftercare remains part of our service. And we are always happy to drop by to hear and see how you have made the house your own.
Letting a property
A good tenant does not only look right on paper. A good tenant also fits the property and the landlord.
Letting a property is not only about speed. It is about the right match. We look at the property, the rent, the target audience, the presentation, responses, screening and candidate selection.
What counts there is not only what is on paper, but also communication, reliability and suitability.
Letting in six steps
1. What fits, what is allowed, what is possible?
We view the property and set a fitting rent based on location, target audience and regulations. We discuss who logically fits your property but also your situation and wishes.
2. Presentation
Good photos, clear text, clear information. Realistic expectations for both landlord and tenant.
3. Responses and pre-selection
We gather candidates and assess who is serious and suitable. Not only on income, but also on communication, situation and motivation.
4. Viewings
We guide the viewings. Thorough, clear, no conveyor-belt tours.
5. Screening
Documents, income, work situation, references, reliability. A good tenant does not only look right on paper, they also fit the property and the landlord.
6. Contract and key
We draw up the contract and arrange the handover and key transfer. After that, during the tenancy, you can outsource the management to us or handle it yourself.
Property management
Good management brings peace of mind.
Tenant questions, maintenance, inspections, agreements, payments and communication all need to be clearly arranged. In practice, management calls for availability, structure and practical insight.
Thanks to technical and practical experience, we can better assess maintenance questions, liaise more clearly with tradespeople and advise owners better on holding, letting or selling.
What we do
- contact with tenants
- maintenance coordination
- inspections
- handovers
- file building
- rent collection
- coordination with tradespeople
- practical follow-up
- advice on next steps
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