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.
What do we offer as a buying agent?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More stories from starters who thought it was impossible
Owning a home in Amsterdam started as a dream and has now become a reality thanks to Sake's excellent guidance and quick turnaround. There's a lot to take in when buying a (first) home, and Sake was incredibly helpful with all the questions I had.
I'm a foreigner living in the Netherlands, and working with Sake as my real estate agent was an absolute game-changer. Making a big decision like buying a house abroad can be difficult, but he made the whole process go smoothly. From the beginning, he took the time to understand my needs and concerns, especially given my unfamiliarity with the Dutch real estate market. He explained every step clearly and thoroughly and was always available to answer my questions, no matter how small. His expertise and knowledge of the local market were invaluable and definitely helped me secure a fantastic house at a great price!
As an American living in the Netherlands, I was convinced that owning a home in Amsterdam was a distant dream, especially given the competitive market and my budget. I had almost given up on the idea of buying a home, believing it was simply unattainable—until I met Sake from HomeUp.
From the very beginning, Sake was not only knowledgeable and professional, but also incredibly supportive and reassuring. He took the time to understand my concerns and truly grasped what I was looking for in a home. Despite my initial doubts, he encouraged me to trust the process, and I’m 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 turned what seemed like an impossible task into something not only achievable, but also smooth and stress-free.
If you’re looking to buy a home in the Netherlands, I wholeheartedly recommend Sake and HomeUp. He made my dream of owning a home a reality, and for that I will always be grateful.
Just top!
Sake provided excellent guidance in buying our first home. He clearly outlined the entire process and was proactive and engaged from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Thanks to Sake's fantastic help, we were able to buy our dream home in Utrecht! He was always available to answer questions and was very helpful. Highly recommended!
Sake from Homeup was incredibly helpful and provided excellent advice. As first-time buyers, we were quite inexperienced with the housing market and everything that comes with it, but Sake helped us tremendously and was always quick to respond. No question was too much trouble. I definitely recommend Homeup as a buyer's agent.
We received excellent guidance in purchasing our first home, which was great!
Very happy with Billy, he helped us well and was available to answer all our questions!
Unsure where to start in the housing market? We got you.
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.
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