Fearlessly Asked Questions

Buying or selling a home in Amsterdam raises a lot of questions.

Most of them are not the polished, brochure-type questions you see on typical real estate websites. They are practical. Sometimes blunt.

Do I actually need a broker? Am I overpaying? Is this process even fair? We prefer those questions. This page is built to answer them clearly.

Buying property in Amsterdam

Why should I pay full commission if Funda does 90% of the work?

You’re not paying for scrolling listings.
You’re paying for screening, red-flag spotting, positioning, negotiation and timing.

In this market, the real money isn’t made on finding the house.
It’s made in how you handle the deal and thinking outside of the box.

What happens if I end up in a bidding war? Do we just keep going until I’m broke?

No. This isn’t Vegas.

We evaluate. We adjust. We move smart.
Sometimes you go all in. Sometimes you walk away.

The goal isn’t to win every house.
The goal is to win the right one.

Are you going to tell me to drop the financing clause just to win?

No. We don’t gamble with your money.

Dropping clauses can strengthen a bid.
But only if your mortgage is rock solid and the risk makes sense.

We build around your risk tolerance. Not around ego.

Can I fire you if I think you're doing a crap job?

Yes.

No hostage contracts.
If we’re not delivering the value, speed and honesty we promised, you shouldn’t be stuck.

We stay sharp because we know we have to earn our spot on your team every single day.

Selling property in Amsterdam

If the house is going to sell in 48 hours anyway, what exactly are you doing for your commission?

Selling fast is easy in this market. Selling smart is the job.
Anyone can list a house and hope for chaos. We control the chaos.
Positioning, timing, negotiation, buyer psychology.
That’s where the extra tens of thousands are made. Not in uploading photos.

Are you just going to create a bidding war and see what happens?

No. We don’t throw matches and hope for fire.
We design momentum.
Sometimes that means controlled scarcity. Sometimes it means strategic pricing.
Sometimes it means quiet off-market conversations.
A bidding war without strategy is noise. A bidding war with strategy is leverage.

Do you push for a quick sale or the best price?

Closing fast is easy. Closing well is the job.
Sometimes the best offer is already on the table. Sometimes one extra viewing changes everything.
We don’t stretch the process to inflate our ego. And we don’t rush it to collect a fee.
We squeeze the lemon for the strongest deal. Price, conditions, timing. The full package. Chasing speed for the sake of speed usually costs money.

Property valuation and mortgages

Do I need a valuation report for a mortgage in the Netherlands?

Yes, in most cases you do. No valuation, no serious mortgage application.
Banks, require an official valuation report, usually validated by NWWI, and normally only provide up to max. 100 % of the valuation price.

Who can provide an English-speaking valuation in Amsterdam?

Actually, there are no English reports, yet. But nowadays AI can help you a lot.

What is an NWWI valuation report?

It is the valuation report banks want to see. Independent, properly checked, and used to confirm market value and strict quality standards for the mortgage.

Can I get a valuation quickly?

Usually, yes. If the timing is tight, we move fast.

What clients say about Mr. Broker in video testimonials.

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 16 reviews 
    
  
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amir helped us immensely when renting our first home in the Netherlands. Thanks to him we landed down in the Netherlands and went to the house we rented without staying a single night in a hotel or something.
Then the next year he helped us to purchase a house with great insights, always letting us know what could go wrong, what we should be checking, teaching us on the fly :)
Fast and unbelievable service. Thanks my man!
     
   Bahadir Ozkurt 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amir helped me with buying my house and honestly as an expat it was very smooth process. He helped every step of the way, gave great advice and helped get the house at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend him
     
   Dhruv Gupta 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amir heeft ons altijd zeer bekwaam en effectief geholpen. We zijn erg blij met de samenwerking met hem.
     
   Benjamin Kool 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the first moment, Mr. Broker provided excellent advice and guidance. As someone new to the Netherlands, I really appreciated their support in helping me understand the market and find the right place.

They recommended a safe area with all the necessary facilities, and I’m extremely happy with my choice and my new home.

Truly an excellent company I highly recommend.

Thank you, Amir and Mr. Broker!
     
   cinthya fernandez 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional service, very good value for the money. Amir and his team will always be at your side whether you sell, rent or buy an apartment or an house. We have been through all of those steps during the years, and we were always fully satisfied with Amir's dedication and sense of the service
     
   Denis Arnaud 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best real estate agent and appraiser in town.
Amir has helped me multiple times with selling my home and purchasing a new one. He is a highly professional agent who truly thinks along with his clients and provides excellent advice throughout the entire process.

I have recommended Amir to many friends and acquaintances, all of whom have also had great experiences with him. I can confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable real estate expert.
     
   sebastiaan wakkee 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Helped us to acquire our first apartment in Amsterdam. Went above and beyond and was highly diligent and didn’t pressure us to place offers when we had doubts. Also negotiated well for the acquisition cost which already on its on covered the service fee. Highly recommended!
     
   Shalev Barel 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wij hebben al een paar jaar een hele prettige samenwerking en zijn altijd super tevreden met de service en onze klanten ook.
     
   G-vloeren Gietvloeren 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Deze organisatie heeft ons meerdere malen geholpen met de ver- en aankoop van een woning. Transparant en helder in de communicatie, schappelijke tarieven voor een goede service. Ik raad eenieder hun diensten aan.
     
   Jeremiah De Vries