What Vastgoed Nederland does

Vastgoed Nederland (legal name: Vereniging Vastgoed Nederland) is a Dutch professional trade association (branchevereniging) for real estate practitioners, formed on December 12, 2024 from the merger of VBO and Vastgoedpro. It serves brokers (makelaars), appraisers (taxateurs), rental agents (huurmakelaars), and building inspectors (bouwkundige keurders) across residential, commercial, rental, and agricultural segments in the Netherlands. The association represents 2,236+ members nationally through regional managers (Victor Scharroo, Oğuz Er, Anthony Wagteveld), advocacy at Dutch and European institutions, and member-facing products. The organization is headquartered at Bezuidenhoutseweg 12, 2594 AV Den Haag, and operates as a nonprofit vereniging governed by a members' council that appointed Ronald Touwslager as board chair on November 28, 2025. Director Hans van der Ploeg and adjunct-directeur Tristan Bons lead day-to-day operations.

The association's product and technology stack centers on the Connect digital community platform (web plus iOS and Android apps), the Aanbod property listing portal (14,925 objects), the Eerlijk Bieden transparent bidding system (offered free to all brokers through end of 2026), and the newly launched REV-Coöperatie for self-employed European-certified appraisers. Its technology does not include proprietary AI; the data backbone is Kolibri Software's membership and CRM system, with Salesforce referenced as a third-party data processor. Vastgoed Nederland also publishes the Vastgoed Adviseur professional magazine and runs knowledge groups and guilds (Gilde van Woonmakelaars, Gilde van Taxateurs).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues (contributie), supplemented by event revenue, magazine/partner programs, and platform-related fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by specialty and region. The distribution model combines direct field sales via three regional managers, the self-serve Connect platform, and the public-facing Aanbod storefront. Strategic partnerships include NRVT, NWWI, SCVM, RICS, TEGoVA, CEPI, Kolibri Software (with Pyber Software folded in), SBR Nexus, Vereniging Eigen Huis, and NVM.

Name

Vastgoed Nederland

Legal name

Vereniging Vastgoed Nederland

Website

https://vastgoednederland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vastgoed Nederland is a Dutch trade association serving 2,236+ real estate professionals (brokers, appraisers, rental agents, building inspectors) through the Connect community platform, Aanbod listings portal, Eerlijk Bieden transparency tool, and national/EU policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Contributie): The association generates revenue primarily through membership fees (contributie). Professionals join as members of the association and pay recurring membership fees. The membership fee includes access to the Connect platform, legal support, software tools, and network events.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vastgoed Nederland is a Dutch trade association (branchevereniging) that serves real estate professionals including brokers, appraisers, rental agents, and building inspectors. The association delivers membership-based services such as advocacy at Dutch and EU levels, legal support, access to specialized real estate software, networking events, and digital platforms (Connect community, Eerlijk Bieden bidding transparency tool, Vastgoed Adviseur magazine).

Product overview

Vastgoed Nederland is a professional association for real estate professionals, not a technology product company. The organization offers a unified membership platform with its digital community (Connect) as the central hub, complemented by the Vastgoed Adviseur professional magazine, the Eerlijk Bieden transparency platform for bidding processes, and the REV-Coöperatie for certified appraisers. Property listings are available through the Aanbod platform. The organization functions as a branchevereniging (trade association) rather than a SaaS or technology vendor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connect: Digital community platform for members providing networking, knowledge sharing, and event information
• Vastgoed Adviseur

Products and services

• Connect Member Platform Digital community platform for Vastgoed Nederland members, providing networking, knowledge sharing, agenda management, and member communication via web and mobile apps (iOS/Android).
• Vastgoed Adviseur Magazine Professional magazine publication covering industry news, housing policy, market trends, legislation, and member profiles; available in print for members and as digital editions online.
• Eerlijk Bieden Platform Transparent bidding logbook system for real estate transactions that guarantees fair bidding processes, preventing unfair bidding practices. Made free to all brokers until end of 2026.
• REV-Coöperatie Cooperative of self-employed appraisers with Recognised European Valuer (REV) certification, forming a quality network that meets financier requirements for commercial and agricultural property valuations.
• Aanbod Property Listings Public property listing portal accessible to consumers searching for homes and to member brokers listing properties, with 14,925 objects available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,925 real estate objects listed on the association's platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kolibri SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationKolibri Software is the provider of the membership management software platform used by Vastgoed Nederland for its member portal and services.
• NRVT (Nederlands Register Vastgoed Taxateurs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRVT is the Dutch register for real estate appraisers. Vastgoed Nederland works with NRVT on professional standards, tuchtrecht (disciplinary) matters, and the new REV-Coöperatie initiative. NRVT tuchtrecht is referenced for member conduct issues.
• NWWI (Nederlands Woningwaarde Instituut)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWWI validates appraisal reports. Vastgoed Nederland collaborates with NWWI on quality standards for property valuations and the recent intensive cooperation announced between NRVT and NWWI.
• TEGoVA (The European Group of Valuers' Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEGoVA is the European umbrella organization of 74 national valuer associations from 38 countries. Vastgoed Nederland is active within TEGoVA-NL, advancing European valuation standards (EVS), the REV (Recognised European Valuer) title, and ESG-proof model appraisal reports.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRICS is a global professional body for chartered surveyors. Vastgoed Nederland collaborates with RICS on ESG-proof model appraisal reports for agricultural appraisers and international professional recognition.
• SCVM (Stichting Certificering Voor Makelaars)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCVM is the only register for rental brokers in the Netherlands. Vastgoed Nederland promotes SCVM certification among its members and collaborates on transparency and quality standards in the rental market. Municipalities including Amstelveen, Rotterdam, and Tilburg have partnered with SCVM for professional rental markets.
• OVGP (Opleidingsinstituut voor Makelaars en Taxateurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVGP is the training institute for brokers and appraisers. VBO (now Vastgoed Nederland) was the first training provider in the Netherlands to issue CEPI Eureduc certificates. OVGP is referenced for REV-certificate training.
• NVHP (Nederlandse Vereniging van Huispapen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVastgoed Nederland and NVHP have jointly established a project group on foundation risk (funderingsrisico) to provide guidance to members on this topic.
• Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerA collaboration where homebuyers who place a bid via the Eerlijk Bieden platform receive a free one-year membership of Vereniging Eigen Huis. This partnership provides additional support to homebuyers and strengthens transparency in the housing market.
• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVM is another major Dutch real estate brokers association. VBO (now Vastgoed Nederland) and NVM, along with KPE Groep, co-organized the Themadag Landelijk Vastgoed. They also jointly opened a consumer information point (consumentenloket) for housing buyers.
• CEPI (Confederation of European Property)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPI is the European confederation of property associations. Vastgoed Nederland participates in CEPI activities and receives regular CEPI newsflashes on European developments including the new European Bauhaus and affordable housing plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Appraisal Institute: Largest US professional association of real estate appraisers, offering designations, education, and advocacy. Comparable to Vastgoed Nederland's taxateur (appraiser) membership segment and the association's NRVT/REV-Coöperatie work.
• FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation): Global real estate federation covering all real estate disciplines across 70+ national chapters. A peer in the international professional association space, with comparable advocacy and cross-border recognition functions.
• NAR (National Association of Realtors): The largest US real estate trade association, serving as a global reference model for national real estate professional associations. NAR is a comparable peer in business model, advocacy role, and member services delivery.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors): Global professional body for chartered surveyors and real estate professionals. Vastgoed Nederland collaborates with RICS on ESG-proof model appraisal reports for agricultural appraisers, making RICS a direct peer in the professional body/standards space.
• TEGoVA (The European Group of Valuers' Associations): European umbrella organization of 74 national valuer associations from 38 countries. Vastgoed Nederland is active within TEGoVA-NL, making TEGoVA a peer in the cross-border valuation standards and recognition space.
• CEPI (Confederation of European Property): European confederation of property associations. Vastgoed Nederland is an active member receiving CEPI newsflashes, making CEPI a peer in the pan-European real estate association umbrella space.

Regional players

• IVD (Immobilienverband Deutschland): Leading German real estate agent and manager association. Comparable to Vastgoed Nederland in business model (membership association for real estate professionals) and offering (advocacy, education, services), but serving the German market.
• Australian Property Institute: Australian peak body for property professionals including valuers, analysts, and advisors. Comparable as a national property professional membership body with similar advocacy, education, and standards-setting functions.
• Conseil national de l'Ordre des administrateurs de biens: French national body regulating real estate professionals (administrateurs de biens, syndics). Comparable to Vastgoed Nederland in serving as a national professional/regulatory body for real estate practitioners, but operating in the French market.

Direct peers

• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars): The other major Dutch real estate brokers association, directly competing with Vastgoed Nederland for the same broker and appraiser membership base. The two associations already co-organize events (e.g., Themadag Landelijk Vastgoed) and share a consumer information point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vastgoedned
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@VastgoedNed
• Facebookfacebook.com/VBOMakelaar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vastgoedned
• Instagraminstagram.com/vastgoedned

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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