On this page we provide you with the top-10 of the best real estate agents in Utrecht. This list is based on actual selling numbers, speed, reviews and our own experience with agents in selling property in Utrecht.
For your information:I am a 27 year old Dutchie myself with a lot of expat friends.
I share articles related to the Dutch real estate market, because I hate that expats are being exploited by my fellow countrymen, especially in the housing market.
Further down this page, you will find some information on what it is we do (Mijn Verkoopmakelaar) and how that could be of use during this selling process.
You might come across some medium structured sentences. Let's say, my knowledge on the Dutch real estate market is far better than my English (feel free to send an e-mail to info@mijnverkoopmakelaar.nl if the error is too big to ignore).
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This list is composed out of all the 227 brokers active in Utrecht. The agents are active in the following neighborhoods: Binnenstad, Overvecht, Wittevrouwen, Lombok, Voordorp, Lunetten, Tuindorp, Wijk C, Oudenoord, Ondiep, Sterrenwijk, Leidsche Rijn, Vleuten, de Meern, Zuilen and Kanaleneiland.
In the beginning of 2021 we published a research on the average fees that estate agents bill for the selling of a house.
The transaction fee of a real estate agent in Utrecht is on average € 4,911 for selling a house or apartment in Utrecht. Most agents won't charge you a fixed fee, but a percentage on the actual selling price (courtage in Dutch).
An average the estate agents in Utrecht will charge 1.2% of the selling price as a fee for the sale of the property. This percentage is VAT included.
Hopefully, this was of any help.
If you are planning to sell your property located in the Netherlands, we can advise you on what estate agents won't charge you those exploitative expat-fees, but local tarifs.
You can fill in your postal code on the end of the page and answer the follow-up questions.
The agents in the area will study your property and leave you a proposal. They know they are in competition with other agents, so they will make sure their fee is competitive.
We keep track of their performance, so that you are ensured of a good outcome. And will check-in with you.
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These estate agents can help you out with selling property in Utrecht.
Walton Makelaars
Walton Makelaars is a typical family office. Daughter Nancy and her father John run the brokerage together. This 'makelaardij' is very well known in the northern neighborhoods of Utrecht. They can help you with selling your property. They won't charge expat level fees, but normal local ones.
RE/MAX Gildenhof
The famous RE/MAX organisation got a location in Utrecht. This office is run by Myriam Vaessen. The team grew over the past 2 years, but Myriam will still take the time to help out. They are really up-to-date with regard to pricing levels in different areas in Utrecht. Number 2 on the list.
Lef Makelaars
If you contact LEF Makelaars, you should ask for Anne Schep. We worked a couple of times with this office. They are well connected in the housing market in Utrecht. The real estate agents of LEF might also help you out on the buying side.
Gusto Casa
Lindy Hendrikse is 1 of the 2 faces of Gusto Casa. Originally, she is not from Utrecht, but she never left after she finished her education.
Lindy has a background in marketing. So if you are looking for an estate agent in Utrecht that can create the largest audience for your property, this is the realtor to contact.
Brecheisen Makelaars Utrecht
One of the bigger brokerage firms in Utrecht. They closed over 200 (!) buying and selling transactions in the past 12 months. They are also a member of the oldest estate agent association of the Netherlands. This agent is a safe bet for both buying and selling a property in Utrecht.
Laurens Dam is the agent that we got the most experience with. Ask for him!.
In Utrecht there are 222 agents active. Not all these real estate agents are actually located in Utrecht. Some agents work from neighbouring cities.
On average real estate agents in Utrecht take a 1.2% commission for selling your house or apartment. Prices differ per broker and property.
In the Netherlands, as a seller, you only bear the costs of your selling agent. In Utrecht that fee is on average EUR 4.900 (VAT included). There are no other costs due by the seller for selling a property.
The buyer pays for his buying agent and the buyer pays the notary for the settlement of the transfer of ownership.
Here you can fill in your postal code. You compare pre-screened agents in Utrecht on their pricing, past results and their strategy for your property.