Boek en Offermans Makelaars

What Boek en Offermans Makelaars does

Ovida makelaars (formerly Boek en Offermans Makelaars, prior name Burgstate Makelaardij following a 2024 merger and rebrand) is a regionally focused Dutch real estate services firm operating exclusively in Limburg province. The firm runs six offices in Heerlen, Maastricht, Sittard, Valkenburg, Venlo and Venray, employing more than 35 specialists across four integrated service lines: residential brokerage (Wonen), commercial brokerage (Bedrijven), independent mortgage advisory with access to over 40 lenders (Hypotheken), and certified property valuations (Taxaties), the last of these registered with NRVT. Customer acquisition is sales-led through free in-person consultation meetings at the six offices, supported by Funda marketplace listings, Google and Funda-verified reviews (9.3/10 across 195 reviews), and a self-service Mijn Hypotheek portal for ongoing client servicing.

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and light: there is no API, no SDK, no AI/ML layer and no disclosed automation beyond standard portal and CRM-type functionality for document access and login via Move.nl. Differentiation rests on local human expertise, professional accreditations (NVM, NRVT, RICS, Vastgoedcert) and membership of broker networks such as Dynamis and Neerlandia, rather than on any software platform. The revenue model is built on three streams: transaction-fee commissions on residential and commercial sales and lettings, professional-services fees for certified valuations, and advisory fees on mortgage placement across the 40+ lender panel. Pricing is opaque, quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The customer base is almost entirely retail/individual homebuyers and sellers in Limburg for the Wonen book, supplemented by small-business owners needing commercial sale or rental representation in Bedrijven; there is no enterprise or institutional concentration evident in the disclosed references. The firm is privately held, has no parent company, has never raised outside funding and discloses no revenue figures, consistent with a partnership-style regional brokerage typical of the Dutch mid-market.

Name

Boek en Offermans Makelaars

Legal name

Ovida makelaars

Website

https://boek-offermans.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ovida makelaars (formerly Boek en Offermans Makelaars) is a Limburg-based Dutch real estate services firm operating six offices with 35+ specialists delivering residential and commercial brokerage, certified valuations, and independent mortgage advisory across more than 40 lender partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerlen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Real estate brokerage commissions: Commission-based revenue from buying and selling residential and commercial properties. Commission likely calculated as percentage of transaction value.
2. Property valuations/taxaties: Revenue from certified property valuation services.
3. Mortgage advisory services: Financial advisory services for mortgages, working with 40+ lenders to find suitable mortgage products for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boek en Offermans Makelaars (now operating as Ovida makelaars) is a Limburg-based real estate brokerage providing residential and commercial property buying, selling, and rental services, certified property valuations, and independent mortgage advisory with access to over 40 lenders. The firm operates from six physical offices across Limburg and serves both individual consumers and business clients through a sales-led, relationship-driven model.

Product overview

Boek en Offermans Makelaars operates under the Ovida brand as a full-service real estate and financial services company in Limburg, Netherlands. The company offers an integrated platform of four core service lines: (1) Wonen for residential property brokerage, (2) Bedrijven for commercial real estate brokerage, (3) Hypotheken for independent mortgage advisory, and (4) Taxaties for certified property valuations. The company rebranded from Boek & Offermans and Burgstate Makelaardij to Ovida, and maintains six physical offices across Limburg while also offering digital self-service through its Mijn Hypotheek portal. The offering is a services-based model rather than a software platform, with no identified API or AI-powered capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wonen / Residential Real Estate Brokerage Residential real estate brokerage for buying and selling homes across Limburg, Netherlands, operating through six offices in Heerlen, Maastricht, Sittard, Valkenburg, Venlo, and Venray.
• Bedrijven / Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Commercial real estate brokerage for selling and renting business premises, including professional presentation and targeted marketing to appropriate audiences for business owners and investors in Limburg.
• Hypotheken / Independent Mortgage Advisory Independent mortgage and financial advisory services with access to over 40 lenders, helping clients find financing solutions tailored to their situation without being tied to a single provider.
• Taxaties / Certified Property Valuations Certified property valuation services for residential, care, and social real estate, delivered by certified appraisers and producing reports that comply with all relevant Dutch guidelines.
• Ovida Makelaars (Unified Brand / Cross-Service Brokerage Platform) The unified Ovida brand consolidates residential and commercial real estate brokerage services across Limburg, offering buying, selling, and rental services with 6 offices and more than 35 specialists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.3/10 customer satisfaction rating from 195 verified reviews

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars)coreOthersMember of the Dutch Association of Real Estate Brokers, providing industry credibility and access to network resources
• NRVT (Nederlands Register voor Taxateurs)coreOthersRegistered with the Dutch Register of Property Valuers, ensuring certified valuation services meet professional standards
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)coreOthersAffiliated with RICS, the global professional body for chartered surveyors, providing international credibility and standards
• VastgoedcertminorOthersCertification scheme for real estate professionals in the Netherlands
• DynamisminorOthersNetwork of independent Dutch real estate brokers and advisors
• NeerlandiaminorOthersHistoric Dutch real estate association since 1888
• 40+ Mortgage LenderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with over 40 mortgage lenders enabling independent financial advice and access to diverse mortgage products for clients

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Van Bruggen Adviesgroep: Large Dutch independent mortgage and financial advisory chain with offices nationwide. Directly comparable for the firm's mortgage advisory (Hypotheken) service line, competing for the same residential mortgage clients.
• De Hypotheekshop: National chain of independent mortgage advisors in the Netherlands. Comparable on the independent mortgage advisory service, with similar positioning around access to multiple lenders rather than tied products.
• Makelaarsland: Largest Dutch online/hybrid real estate brokerage, offering fixed-fee and traditional services across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a residential brokerage competing for Limburg-area sellers and buyers with a different cost structure.
• RE/MAX Nederland: International real estate franchise operating across the Netherlands, including Limburg, with both residential and commercial brokerages. Comparable as a multi-office franchised broker competing in the same regional markets.
• ERA Makelaars Nederland: Dutch franchise network of real estate brokers active across the country. Comparable as a multi-office residential and commercial brokerage competing for the same Limburg sellers, buyers, and agents.

Others

• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars): Dutch national association of real estate agents and brokers. Comparable as the industry body the firm is a member of and as the institutional context within which regional Dutch brokerages compete for credibility and network resources.
• Dynamis: Network of independent Dutch real estate brokers and advisors that the firm belongs to. Comparable as a peer cooperation structure enabling regional Dutch brokerages to share referrals, marketing, and best practices.

Broad incumbents

• Troostwijk: Established Dutch property valuation, appraisal, and auction firm with broad institutional and corporate client base. Comparable for the firm's certified property valuation (Taxaties) service line, with overlap in commercial and care/social real estate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boekoffermans
• Facebookfacebook.com/boekenoffermansmaastricht
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boek-en-offermans-makelaars

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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