The largest buying agent for first-time buyers

Could you use some help in the search for your first home of your own? If you use us as your buying agent, you not only get priority on our unique housing offer, but also a free financial screening and mortgage certificate. This allows you to move quickly and increases your chances on the housing market.

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What do we offer as a buying agent?

This is how we make a difference for startups:

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Legal and administrative assistance

Buying a house involves many legal documents. We make sure you don't get lost in the legal maze and help you understand everything so you can sign with confidence.

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Priority on our exclusive fixed-price offer

Do you engage us as a buying agent? Then you get priority on our exclusive housing offer, with houses for fixed prices. This way you increase the chance of finding your dream house, without the stress of (over)bidding.

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Objective and honest advice

We guide you with objective and honest advice. We will help you see the pros and cons, give you tips for sustainability and advise you on a strong offer.

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Offer without reservation of financing

An experienced mortgage advisor will give you a clear picture of what you can borrow and the monthly costs associated with it, free of charge. That way, you can make an offer without any reservations about financing. That makes it more likely that you will be the buyer.

What does a buying agent actually do?

Purchase broker

Purchase brokers guide you from start to key when buying a house. For example, they help share potential houses, advise during the process, conduct negotiations and accompany you to viewings. On average, this costs about €4,000.

The homeup approach

We help you find and buy a home digitally. For only € 2,749, you get all the advice and guidance you need online. The only difference with other (more expensive) purchase brokers is that we do not accompany you to a viewing.

Self viewings

We believe that you yourself have the best sense of what you are looking for in a property. That's why we don't go along with viewings. That saves you a lot of money. But no worries: we will prepare you and give you tips on what to look for...,

Architectural report

With an architectural report, we can also always do additional research into the condition of the home you have your eye on. This way we can give you good advice, for example about the price and the possibilities of making the house more sustainable.

It was a pleasant experience of interacting with homeup. The process was efficient, communication-easy and expat-friendly.

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We had a really good experience with Sake. Being expats his expertise was fundamental. 

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In this difficult time to find a house to buy, everything went smoothly and professionally. In addition, we did not have to overbid, very nice because we knew where we stood in terms of costs.

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I recently had the pleasure of working with homeup, and I must say, my entire real estate journey exceeded all expectations.

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Sake helped us secure our first house in the span of just 2 months, we could not be happier!

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Online purchase guidance so you buy a house faster

We know the market and your struggles as a starter very well. If we start working for you as a purchase broker, you will have priority on our exclusive housing offer and we will also help you search through Funda and other platforms for a home that suits your living requirements.

And the best part: with our mortgage certificate you are guaranteed a mortgage. So you have your mortgage even before your search begins.

€ 2.999,-
€ 2.749,-
Public market housing
(Also priority on our exclusive offers)
Online guidance
Review of legal documents
Free initial mortgage consultation
Mortgage certificate: getting your mortgage done before you start looking
Pay only when you get the key
Fixed purchase price
Along with the viewing
Register for free
Buyers at homeup buy on average 3 months faster.

More stories of first-time buyers who thought it was impossible to buy a home

5

Super nice and well advised by Sake from homeup. As starters very inexperienced in the housing market and everything that comes with it, but Sake helped us well and was always quick to act. No question was too crazy. I would definitely recommend homeup as a buying agent.

Bo Haberland
5

As an American living in the Netherlands, I was convinced that owning a house in Amsterdam was a distant dream, especially given the competitive market and my budget. I had all but given up on the idea of buying a home, thinking it was simply unfeasible. Until I met Sake from HomeUp.

From the beginning, Sake was not only knowledgeable and professional, but also incredibly supportive and reassuring. He took the time to understand my concerns and understood what I was looking for in a home. Despite my initial doubts, he encouraged me to trust the process, and I am so grateful that I did.

Thanks to Sake's guidance, I am now a proud homeowner in Amsterdam - something I never thought possible as a millennial, especially in this market. His expertise and dedication made what seemed like an impossible task not only achievable, but smooth and stress-free.

If you want to buy a house in the Netherlands, I can highly recommend Sake and HomeUp. He made my dream of owning my own home a reality, and for that I will always be grateful!

Garrett Vanderwielen
5

Within 2 months we had found our home! In terms of costs and benefits, HomeUp is an excellent choice. We were very clear about which package was most beneficial to us. Should (or when) we decide we need to switch, we will definitely choose HomeUp again.

Thanks!!!

María Méndez Guillén
5

We can highly recommend Sake from Homeup B.V.! His support was fantastic from the beginning. He took the time to understand our wants and needs for a new home and his communication was crystal clear throughout the process. Thanks to his ability to explain everything in an understandable way, we never felt lost or confused, even as expats who don't speak Dutch.

In the end, we won our dream home with a successful bid and we are convinced that this would not have been possible without his expertise. Not only did he secure the house, but he did it efficiently, making the process run smoothly and avoiding unnecessary delays.

The icing on the cake? Sake works with fair and honest prices. We are thrilled with our new home and thank Sake for his incredible service. If you are looking for a real estate agent who is helpful, communicative, competent and gets the best results, look no further! My husband and I will definitely recommend Sake to all of our close friends.

Diana Contó

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Frequently asked questions about us as a buying agent

Discover the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services and the purchasing process.

What does a buying agent do?

A buying agent helps you look for a house and the process involved in the purchase. In practice, a buying agent helps from beginning to end in the purchase of a house. This means that a buying agent recommends potential homes, accompanies you to viewings, reads the purchase contract and constantly advises you on the process.

How much does a buying agent cost?

In the market, the prices of a purchase broker are different and vary from €2000 to €5000. For a fixed rate of €2,749, we take care of the entire buying process, including unlimited bids but excluding viewings.

What is the advantage of engaging you as a buying agent?

Our purchase brokers are experts in the real estate market. They ensure a smooth purchase, help purchase below the asking price and give objective and honest advice.

What does the financial screening process look like with you?

Our mortgage advisor screens your financial situation for free and without obligation. This gives you insight into your borrowing capacity and monthly costs, so that you are well prepared to enter the housing market. Because we know everything in advance, we can make an offer without any financing restrictions, which increases your chances of buying.

What are the advantages of your fixed-price housing offerings?

With our exclusive range of fixed-price homes, you avoid the stress of bidding wars and have priority over other interested parties. This increases your chances of securing your ideal home.

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