Dutch buying agent: professional guidance through your home purchase
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in your life. A buying agent (aankoopmakelaar) from Ons Soort Makelaars stands fully on your side and guides you from first orientation to key handover. With local market knowledge, sharp negotiating power and personal attention we ensure a stress-free purchase. We are not a standard agency: you get one dedicated agent who takes time to truly understand your wishes. Whether you are a first-time buyer or moving up, we find the perfect home for you.
Why hire a buying agent?
A buying agent is your ally in the housing market. While the selling agent serves the seller's interest, your buying agent stands fully on your side. That difference is crucial in what is probably the biggest purchase of your life.
Representation
A buying agent works only for you. Unlike the selling agent who pursues the highest price for the seller, your buying agent protects your financial interests. You get honest advice on the actual value of a home, including transparent information about possible defects and risks.
Negotiation
Negotiating a home requires experience and tactics. Our buying agents negotiate daily and know the psychology of a successful deal. They know exactly when to push through and when waiting is the best strategy.
Market knowledge & off-market
Our agents know the local market in detail: from price developments per neighbourhood to future construction plans. We also have access to off-market properties not on Funda. This significantly increases your chance of finding your dream home.
Professional assessment
At viewings, a buying agent assesses the property condition with a professional eye. Hidden defects like moisture, foundation issues or asbestos are flagged before you bid. This can save you thousands in unexpected costs.
Legal certainty
The purchase contract contains many legal clauses with major financial consequences. Your buying agent checks the contract, ensures the right rescission conditions and protects you from legal pitfalls.
End-to-end guidance
From the first intake to key handover at the notary: your buying agent guides you through the entire process. Valuation, structural survey, mortgage application, notarial transfer — at every step you have an experienced professional by your side.
Our approach as buying agent
At Ons Soort Makelaars we believe in personal guidance. No standard approach, but a journey fully tailored to your wishes and situation.
Free intake call
We start with a no-obligation conversation discussing your wishes, budget and search criteria. We explain our approach and fees transparently. This call is also to see whether there is a personal click.
Active search & selection
With your search profile we go to work actively. We not only search known platforms but also engage our network for off-market properties. We pre-select and only present homes that truly fit you.
Viewing & assessing
At every viewing your buying agent is present. With professional eyes we assess the home's condition, possible defects and actual market value. After each viewing we discuss our findings.
Negotiating & purchase
When you have found your home, we determine the bidding strategy together. Our experienced negotiators pursue the best price and conditions. We guide you up to the handover at the notary.
What does a buying agent cost?
A buying agent usually works with a fixed fee or a percentage of the purchase price. The amounts below are indicative ranges, often excluding 21% VAT. The exact fee depends on region, property and how much guidance you want.
| Purchase price | Fixed fee (indicative) | Commission 1% | Commission 1.5% |
|---|---|---|---|
| €350,000 | €2,500 – €5,000 | €3,500 | €5,250 |
| €450,000 | €2,500 – €5,000 | €4,500 | €6,750 |
| €600,000 | €2,500 – €5,000 | €6,000 | €9,000 |
The more expensive the home, the more often a fixed fee is cheaper. Buying agent fees are not tax-deductible. Besides the agent, budget for transfer tax, notary, valuation and mortgage advice. Agent fees · Buyer's costs calculator
When does a buying agent pay off?
Your first home
You do not know the process yet: bidding, conditions, purchase agreement, notary. A buying agent prevents costly beginner mistakes.
A tight market
With many interested buyers, a good bidding strategy is the difference between winning and overpaying.
Doubts about condition
With older homes, an owners' association or leasehold, a critical eye before you bid helps. Combine it with a structural survey.
Little time or not local
Searching in another city, or not (yet) living in the Netherlands? Your agent views homes on your behalf and watches the market.
Why Ons Soort Makelaars?
What makes Ons Soort Makelaars different? We put people first. No sales pitch, but honest advice from an agent who really listens. Our approach is personal, transparent and always in your interest.
Personal agent
At OSM you get one fixed personal agent who guides you throughout the entire journey. No rotating contacts, but one point of contact who knows your situation.
Local expertise
Our agents are local specialists who know their area through and through. From the best neighbourhoods to hidden gems: they know exactly what is happening on the market.
Multilingual service
Our team speaks Dutch, English, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Farsi and more. Ideal for international buyers and expats searching for a home in the Netherlands.
Buying agent in your city
Our agents know their own region. See what a buying agent does for you in your city, with local insight into the housing market.
- Buying agent Amsterdam
- Buying agent Rotterdam
- Buying agent The Hague
- Buying agent Utrecht
- Buying agent Eindhoven
- Buying agent Groningen
- Buying agent Tilburg
- Buying agent Almere
- Buying agent Breda
- Buying agent Nijmegen
- Buying agent Haarlem
- Buying agent Arnhem
- Buying agent Amersfoort
- Buying agent Zwolle
- Buying agent Leiden
Useful tools and guides for buying
Preparation pays off. With these tools and guides you know what you can pay and what to watch out for.
Frequently asked questions about buying agents
Looking for a buying agent?
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation intake call. Our buying agent discusses your wishes and shows how we can help find and buy your dream home.