Amsterdam Real Estate Agents

Top Amsterdam Real Estate Agents

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Hausing – Real Estate Agency

4.9★★★★★

(800 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Overtoom 303 H, 1054 JL Amsterdam

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Real estate rental agency

Hausing is a full-service real estate agency in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, specialising in rentals, sales and buying. It operates seven days a week and has a large review base: 800 Google reviews with 96% five-star...

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Aankoopmakelaar Amsterdam B.V.

5★★★★★

(279 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Herengracht 142, 1015 BW Amsterdam

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Real estate consultant

Aankoopmakelaar Amsterdam B.V. focuses on buying homes in Amsterdam, with 20+ years of experience, free purchase advice, and no cure, no pay. The firm also arranges building inspections and has 279 Google reviews, with 99%...

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HBhousing Sale and rental agency Amsterdam

4.2★★★★★

(603 reviews)

Sloterkade 182, 1059 EB Amsterdam

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Condominium rental agency
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HBhousing handles sales, rentals, purchases and expat housing in Amsterdam and beyond, with offices in Oud Zuid and service in Hoofddorp and Brielle. It has more than 600 Google reviews and a strong social presence...

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HousingNet

4.7★★★★★

(496 reviews)

Churchill-laan 39, 1078 DE Amsterdam

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HousingNet handles renting, letting, buying and selling in Amsterdam and the surrounding area, with a clear focus on expat rentals. The agency says it supports clients from A to Z with a personal approach, and...

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The Hague Real Estate Services

4.9★★★★★

(494 reviews)

Anna Paulownastraat 73, 2518 BC Den Haag

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The Hague Real Estate Services focuses on exclusive, high-quality rental property in The Hague. It is one of the busier agencies in the area, with 494 Google reviews and a 94% five-star score, plus Facebook,...

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Maatwerk Woondiensten BV

4.5★★★★★

(482 reviews)

Schweitzerlaan 76, 1187 JD Amstelveen

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Maatwerk Woondiensten BV is a busy Amstelveen real estate agency, with 482 Google reviews and 84% five-star feedback. It keeps weekday office hours from 9am to 5:30pm.

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Lekker Naar Zee

4.6★★★★★

(467 reviews)

Dorpsplein 3B, 1759 GM Callantsoog

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Vacation home rental agency
Hotel
Real estate agency

Lekker Naar Zee combines holiday-home rentals, hotel services and real estate in Callantsoog. With 467 Google reviews and a 77% five-star score, it is a well-known name for visitors and property clients alike, and it...

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Scholten

4.9★★★★★

(433 reviews)

Willem de Zwijgerlaan 121H, 1056 JK Amsterdam

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Real estate appraiser
Real estate consultant

Scholten Makelaars combines sales, purchase advice, valuations and real estate consultancy from Amsterdam, with weekday office hours and a strong online presence. The firm works across Amsterdam and the surrounding area, and its website focuses...

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VERRA Real Estate BV

4.9★★★★★

(385 reviews)

Eisenhowerlaan 116, 2517 KM Den Haag

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Property management company
Real estate rental agency

VERRA Real Estate BV in The Hague focuses on expat housing, rentals and property management across South Holland. It has a large review base, with 385 Google reviews and 95% five-star ratings, and is active...

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Jeroen van den Boogaard Makelaars

4.9★★★★★

(357 reviews)

Hoofdweg Oostzijde 1332-A, 2153 LT Nieuw-Vennep

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Apartment rental agency
Appraiser
Financial planner

Jeroen van den Boogaard Makelaars serves Nieuw-Vennep, Hoofddorp and the wider Haarlemmermeer with sales, purchase guidance, apartment rentals, valuations and financial planning. It highlights strong local activity, has 357 Google reviews with 98% five-star ratings,...

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Casa Haarlem Makelaardij Vastgoed

4.8★★★★★

(324 reviews)

Schoterweg 9, 2021 HZ Haarlem

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Casa Haarlem Makelaardij Vastgoed handles both rental and purchase homes in Haarlem and the surrounding area. The agency has built a strong online reputation, with 324 Google reviews and 93% five-star ratings, and is active...

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JLG Real Estate

4.8★★★★★

(323 reviews)

Spaarndammerstraat 43 H, 1013 ST Amsterdam

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Apartment building
Apartment rental agency
Property administration service

JLG Real Estate provides full-service real estate, apartment rentals and property administration in Amsterdam, and it publishes information about tax on rental income. The office has 323 Google reviews with 94% five-star feedback, and is...

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How to choose a real estate agent in Amsterdam

Start by deciding which side of the deal an agent is on. A verkoopmakelaar (selling agent) works for the seller, while an aankoopmakelaar (buying agent) is hired to represent you if you're buying — using the seller's agent as your own advisor puts you at a disadvantage in a market where properties move fast.

Ask two or three agents for a quote before signing anything, and get clear on whether the fee is a percentage commission or a fixed price, since the two can land very differently depending on the property's value. Find out exactly what's included — viewings, negotiation, legal review of the purchase contract — because a low headline rate sometimes hides separate charges for the parts you actually need.

Ask whether the agent is affiliated with a recognized professional body such as NVM, and get the full fee breakdown, including VAT, in writing. Once a purchase is agreed and the keys change hands, most people move straight into furnishing the place — our guide to where to shop for furniture in Amsterdam covers that next step, and newcomers finding the whole process stressful sometimes lean on a life coach in Amsterdam to manage the transition.

Questions people ask

What does a real estate agent cost in Amsterdam?

Selling agents typically charge a commission of around 1% to 1.5% of the sale price, though rates reported across the market have ranged from about 0.5% up to just over 2%. Some agents charge a fixed fee instead, reported anywhere from roughly €1,500 to €7,000 for a sale, and most also add separate start-up costs for photography, floor plans and listing, commonly around €550. Always ask for the exact structure in writing before you sign.

What is the difference between a buying agent and a selling agent?

A verkoopmakelaar (selling agent) is engaged by the seller and paid from the sale proceeds. An aankoopmakelaar (buying agent) is hired by the buyer to search, view, negotiate and check the contract on the buyer's behalf, usually for a fixed fee or a percentage of the purchase price. In a competitive market, having your own buying agent means someone is working only for your interests during bidding.

Are estate agent fees negotiable?

Yes — brokerage fees in the Netherlands are not fixed by law or by any professional body, so agents compete on price as well as service. It is standard practice to compare quotes from a few agents rather than accepting the first offer, and to ask specifically about any bonus commission if the property sells above the estimated price.

What other costs come with buying a home in Amsterdam besides the agent's fee?

Buyers typically also pay notary fees for the deed of transfer, commonly reported between €1,000 and €2,000, plus a property valuation (taxatie), often around €500. A building inspection, when arranged, has been reported at roughly €350 to €600, and independent mortgage advice separately, often in the €2,000 to €3,000 range. Ask your agent for a full list of expected costs before you commit to an offer.

Should I check if an agent belongs to a professional association?

Membership in a recognized body such as NVM is one signal worth asking about, since such organizations publish standards and market data that member agents work within. It is not a guarantee of quality, but it gives you a reference point to ask questions against. Use it alongside quotes, reviews and a clear written fee breakdown rather than as the only check.