YOUR AMSTERDAM HOME SEARCH MINUS THE BS
Amsterdam’s housing market is complicated enough, especially for expats. We cut through the noise, find the right home, fight to get it, and handle selling too.
NVM + MVA Expat
certified
Smart bidding
in a crazy Amsterdam market
Full-service expat support:
buy → mortgage → utilities → contractors
Mortgage
→ notary → paperwork made dead simple
What we do
Expats get screwed by Amsterdam’s bidding wars, language barriers and Dutch paperwork. We’ve got your back. From smart offers in crazy markets to a trusted network of Amsterdam-based, English-speaking mortgage advisors, notaries, utility services and contractors.
We’re not here to impress you with suits. We’re here to fight for you, guide you and celebrate when you get the keys.
Not your average broker
Mr. Broker was founded by Amir van Bommel to cut through the noise. No suits. No shiny talk. No corporate bullshit. Just straight talk about how the Amsterdam housing market really works. And yes, we actually answer our phone.
What clients say about Mr. Broker in video testimonials.
Fearlessly Asked Questions
We’ll answer the things other brokers avoid. No sugarcoating, no sales talk.
Do I really need a broker, or can I just try this myself and hope for the best?
You can absolutely do it yourself.
Just like you can cut your own hair or fix your own brakes.
Will it maybe work out? Sure.
Will it cost you stress, time and probably money? Also sure.
A good broker pays for themselves in strategy, negotiation and in the mistakes you never end up making.
How much overbidding is actually normal? And does anyone ever pay the asking price?
Yes, people overbid. Sometimes a lot.
Yes, sometimes homes go for asking.
And yes, sometimes we get them under asking.
There is no magic percentage. Anyone who gives you one is guessing.
It’s timing, leverage, competition and knowing when to push and when to wait. We base decisions on data, not assumptions.
Can expats get mortgages in NL?
Hell yes, but it’s not a free lunch. Most expats qualify if you’ve got stable income (permanent contract helps), 30% ruling, or self-employed proof. No Dutch passport needed.
Banks like ABN, Rabo, ING all do expat mortgages up to 100% loan-to-value. But expect paperwork hell; paystubs, tax returns, employer letters. Our mortgage partners will prep your file bulletproof before viewing house #1. No surprises.
What does buying really cost beyond the asking price?
Buying a home is never just the asking price. Think transfer tax (2% on the buying price), notary fees (€ 2000-2500,-), valuation costs (€ 700-850,-), technical survey of the property ((€ 475,-), mortgage advisory (€ 2500-3500) and sometimes even direct costs hidden in a VvE. Most buyers miss two or three of them. We calculate the full picture upfront, so you know exactly where you stand before we even make any offer.
Are you going to pressure me into buying something I’m not sure about?
No If you’re hesitating, we slow down.
We’ve told clients not to buy places more than once. A fast deal means nothing if you regret it six months later or cancel in the 3 day cool-off period after signing the purchase contract.
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