Brecheisen Makelaars

What Brecheisen Makelaars does

Brecheisen Makelaars B.V. is a privately held Dutch real estate brokerage founded in 1972 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands. The firm operates four branch offices across the Utrecht region (Utrecht city center, Leidsche Rijn, Houten, and Vleuten-De Meern) and serves residential and commercial property clients with a comprehensive service portfolio including property sales (Verkoop), purchases (Aankoop), certified valuations (Taxatie), free value estimations (Waardebepaling), mortgage advisory (HypotheekNet), new construction sales (Nieuwbouw), and commercial real estate brokerage (Brecheisen Bedrijfsmakelaars). The firm is NVM-certified and employs 35+ staff including 11 brokers, 8 real estate advisors, 7 customer support personnel, and 3 mortgage advisors organized in a partner-based ownership structure.

The business operates a traditional transaction-based revenue model with flexible commission structures: clients can choose fixed percentage of sale price, fixed amount, or a satisfaction-based commission (tevredenheidscourtage) where the client determines the percentage at process end. The technology infrastructure is non-proprietary, relying on the Move.nl client portal platform and Funda property listing integration without internally developed AI or automation systems. The firm claims market leadership in new construction sales and commercial rentals in the Utrecht region, supported by a proprietary database containing information on over 80% of home seekers in Utrecht, NVM-documented evidence of faster sales at higher prices than regional averages (2021-2025), and a customer satisfaction rating of 8.9/10.

The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven and sales-led through face-to-face consultations at branch offices, supplemented by phone, email, Move.nl portal access, and digital content including quarterly market reports and an active blog. Distribution channels consist of the four physical branches, dedicated phone lines per service line, and the brecheisen.nl website. Recent strategic activity centers on expanding new construction project sales (multiple launches across 2024-2026), commercial real estate division strengthening via leadership addition in September 2025, and continued service diversification including a dedicated expats offering for international clients relocating to Utrecht.

Name

Brecheisen Makelaars

Legal name

Brecheisen Makelaars B.V.

Website

https://brecheisen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brecheisen Makelaars is a privately held Dutch real estate brokerage founded in 1972 in Utrecht, serving residential and commercial clients with sales, purchase, appraisal, new construction, and mortgage advisory services across four regional branch offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence (FSAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Property valuation services
• Mortgage advisory services
• New construction sales
• Commercial real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Brokerage Services: Transaction-based commissions for residential property purchase and sales facilitation. Flexible pricing: clients can choose between fixed percentage of sale price, fixed amount, or satisfaction-based commission (tevredenheidscourtage).
2. Property Appraisal Services: Certified property valuations by NVM-registered appraisers for mortgage applications and property assessments.
3. Satisfaction-Based Commission (Tevredenheidscourtage): Unique flexible commission model where clients determine the percentage paid at end of sale process based on satisfaction with service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brecheisen Makelaars is a Dutch real estate brokerage firm that provides residential property sales (Verkoop), purchasing services (Aankoop), certified property valuations (Taxatie), free value estimations (Waardebepaling), and in-house mortgage advisory (HypotheekNet). The company also sells new construction projects (Nieuwbouw) and operates a commercial real estate division (Brecheisen Bedrijfsmakelaars), serving clients across four office locations in the Utrecht region.

Product overview

Brecheisen Makelaars operates as a comprehensive real estate services platform offering residential and commercial property services across the Utrecht region. The company provides five core services: Verkoop (property selling), Aankoop (property purchasing), Taxatie (certified valuation), Waardebepaling (free value estimation), and HypotheekNet (in-house mortgage advisory). Additional services include Nieuwbouw (new construction sales), Zakelijk (commercial real estate), Zoekopdracht (property search assignments), and Expats services. The company operates four branches in Utrecht, Houten, Leidsche Rijn, and Vleuten-De Meern, and is affiliated with NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars). Unique offerings include a Persoonlijk Verkoop- en Mediaplan (personalized sales strategy) and Tevredenheidscourtage (satisfaction-based commission model).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HypotheekNet: In-house mortgage advisory service providing financial guidance and mortgage arrangements for real estate clients.
• Brecheisen Bedrijfsmakelaars

Products and services

• Verkoop (Property Selling) Complete residential property selling service for homeowners in the Utrecht region, including sales strategy development, personalized marketing plan, professional photography, and full sales process guidance from listing to final transfer.
• Aankoop (Property Purchasing) Home purchasing service for buyers with proactive property identification, professional negotiation support, and full acquisition assistance from viewing to final inspection.
• Taxatie (Certified Property Valuation) Certified property valuation service recognized by all financial institutions, providing official appraisal reports for mortgage applications and property assessments, performed by NVM-registered appraisers.
• Waardebepaling (Free Property Value Estimation) Free property value estimation service providing accurate assessment of potential sale proceeds for sellers considering listing their property.
• HypotheekNet (Mortgage Advisory) In-house mortgage advisory service providing financial checks, mortgage arrangements, and integrated financial guidance for real estate clients, accessible via dedicated HypotheekNet phone line.
• Nieuwbouw (New Construction Sales) New construction property sales service with extensive portfolio of new build projects in the Utrecht region, including presale, sales, and delivery support for new development projects.
• Zakelijk / Bedrijfsmakelaardij (Commercial Real Estate) Commercial real estate services including business space sales and rentals, managed through the affiliated brand brecheisenbedrijfsmakelaars.nl.
• Zoekopdracht (Property Search Assignment) Property search assignment service for buyers who have not yet found their ideal home, with personalized search support and proactive property identification.
• Expats Service Specialized service for international clients and expats seeking housing in the Utrecht region, providing early access to listings, professional negotiation, and market value assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties sold through Brecheisen consistently sell faster AND at higher prices than regional average (NVM data 2021-2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars)coreOthersNVM is the largest professional real estate association in the Netherlands. Brecheisen Makelaars B.V. operates as an NVM-certified broker/taxateur, adhering to NVM professional standards and ethics guidelines.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ooms Makelaars: Established Dutch regional real estate firm with multiple offices, providing residential and commercial brokerage, valuations, and advice. Comparable in service breadth (brokerage + appraisal + advisory) and regional footprint to Brecheisen.
• Makelaarsland: Largest Dutch low-cost real estate brokerage, offering fixed-fee brokerage services across the Netherlands. Direct competitor to Brecheisen's residential resale business, competing primarily on price rather than full-service positioning.

Others

• De Hypotheekshop: Largest independent Dutch mortgage advisory chain. Adjacent competitor to Brecheisen's HypotheekNet service, competing for the mortgage component of property transactions and representing both a partner and competitor in the integrated buying process.

Broad incumbents

• RE/MAX Netherlands: International real estate franchise operating in the Netherlands with a large network of franchised brokers. Competes with Brecheisen across Dutch residential markets through brand and network scale, though less regionally concentrated.
• ERA Nederland: Dutch franchise network of real estate brokers (part of the global ERA brand). Competes broadly across the Netherlands with both residential and commercial brokerage offerings, representing a comparable alternative for NVM-affiliated independent firms.
• Coldwell Banker Netherlands: International real estate franchise operating in the Dutch market. Competes with Brecheisen for premium residential listings and national/international buyer flow, particularly in larger Dutch cities like Utrecht.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brecheisenbv
• Facebookfacebook.com/Brecheisenutrecht
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brecheisenmakelaarsbv

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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