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?

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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 € 2,999, 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.

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

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In these challenging times for home buyers, everything went smoothly and professionally. We also didn't have to overbid, which was great because we knew exactly what to expect in terms of costs.

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

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Billy provided fantastic help. He called us because he saw a house that perfectly met our needs. We hit the jackpot!

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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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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.

€ 3.250,-
€ 2.999,-
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 from starters who thought it was impossible

5

Thanks to Sake's quick response, we were able to buy our dream house after just the second offer. As first-time buyers, there were many things we weren't entirely sure about, but Sake took the time to fully guide us through the process. That gave us a sense of trust and reassurance. Thanks, Sake!

Mylene de Widt
5

Great experience. I spent almost eight months looking for an apartment before Nobel Hypotheken recommended Sake from HomeUp, and the purchase process was resolved quite quickly afterward. I'd always thought hiring a real estate agent wasn't necessary and that I could just do it myself, but having a professional handle the negotiations and purchase had a significant and very positive impact on the final price.

Nicholas Hogan
5

When we were told that we had to leave our (sub)rented home within a short period of time and that there was nothing affordable to be found in the rental market, panic really set in. The fear of ending up on the street together with our seven dogs was very real, and our intensive search kept leading nowhere, time and time again.

At some point, I responded to a rental property offered by HoMeUp, and for the first time I was called back by the real estate agent within a short time. I honestly explained that we had several dogs, that we were being turned down everywhere, and that I was close to despair. Billy turned out to be a rock in the surf. Whenever I lost hope, he reassured me with the words that we really would manage to find something in time for us—although he was also honest in saying that it would be a challenge.

In the end, it didn’t become a rental home but a house to buy, exactly in the neighborhood where we so dearly wanted to stay. Thanks to Billy Brouwer from HoMeUp and his mortgage advisor Louis Collignon, we now have a wonderful home, despite our fairly limited budget and our pack of dogs. We were a challenge—that’s for sure—but one that Billy and Louis took on with great enthusiasm. To me, they have proven that miracles do still exist.

The race against the clock caused us enormous stress, but even though we didn’t really fit HoMeUp’s usual target audience, Billy and Louis did everything they could to help us. I will be forever grateful and will recommend you to anyone who is searching just as desperately as we were.

Thank you both so much, especially for your moral support and approachability. I was able to trust you completely. Thank you.

nienke grimminck
5

Sake helped us close on our dream house, where we didn't get a viewing until the closing date. Although it was a bit outside his area and not the most attractive offer, he convinced the selling agent to recommend us to the seller. I would recommend him to other expats in their search for a home in the Netherlands.

Rama Wicaksana Cahyo Nusantara
5

We found our home within two months! HomeUp is an excellent choice in terms of cost-benefit ratio. We were clearly told which package was most advantageous for us. If (or when) we decide to switch, we will definitely choose HomeUp again. Thank you!!!

María Méndez Guillén
5

Buying a house in Amsterdam is quite an experience. It took us eight months, and the support from Sake and his team was essential. We are very satisfied with their service.

Matheus Fialho
5

The guys from Homeup helped us tremendously! Thanks to Sake's expertise and excellent communication, we felt confident throughout the entire process. We don't know if we would have been able to buy our house without his help. Sake, thank you so much! We highly recommend hiring these guys ;)

Max ponds
5

We recently bought a house through Home UP, and it went really smoothly. Thanks to Billy's clear explanation and honesty, we immediately knew what to expect and what the costs would be, and as first-time buyers, we were able to learn what it's like to buy a house. Billy was always easily accessible and responded promptly and clearly, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. Thanks to Home UP, we were able to get the start we were so looking forward to, and thanks to their approach, we, as buyers, didn't have to worry about someone outbidding us way beyond our budget.

Marissa Dekker
5

A fantastic experience. Sake and Billy were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, from the initial meeting, where Sake explained how buying a house in the Netherlands works, to the signing at the notary's appointment for the keys. They made a huge difference, especially during the bidding process, where we were able to be competitive and ultimately secure our new apartment in Almere! A huge thank you to Sake, Billy, and the entire HomeUp team for their fantastic support! I would recommend them to anyone interested in buying a house or apartment. Keep up the good work, guys!

Mattia Silvestrini

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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 find a home and the process involved in purchasing. In practice, a buying agent helps you buy a home from start to finish. This means that a buying agent proposes potential homes, goes along with a viewing, reads along with the purchase contract and constantly advises on the process.

How much does a buying agent cost?

In the market, the prices of a buying agent vary and range from €2000 to €5000. For a fixed rate of €2.999, we take care of the entire purchase process, including unlimited bids but excluding viewings.

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

Our real estate agents are experts in the real estate market. They ensure a smooth purchase, help you buy below the asking price and provide objective and honest advice.

What does your financial screening look like?

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

What are the benefits of your fixed price housing offer?

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 getting your ideal home.

Questions or interest?

Broker

Sake van der Oord