Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting

What Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting does

Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting is a privately held Dutch full-service real estate brokerage and consultancy headquartered at Maliebaan 71 in Utrecht, operating under the legal name Waltmann Makelaars en Bedrijfshuisvesting. Founded in 1887-1890, the firm has accumulated 135+ years of operating history in the Utrecht region and is NVM-certified (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars), ranked 2nd in the province and 10th nationally in NVM rankings. The business is organized into three main service divisions — residential brokerage (Woningmakelaardij), commercial real estate (Bedrijfshuisvesting), and property valuations (Taxaties) — supported by dedicated expat services, mortgage advisory via De Hypotheekshop, real estate investment advisory, and real estate consultancy. The firm employs approximately 13 specialists covering residential and commercial brokers, NVM-certified appraisers, investment advisors, and consultants, with commercial appraisal services offered on a nationwide basis while brokerage remains regionally focused.

The firm's core technology stack is industry-standard rather than proprietary: properties are listed on Funda (the dominant Dutch property portal), and buyer-property matching is handled via the Copaan Zoeksysteem, which gives registered clients early access to listings before they appear publicly via daily email or app notifications. Lead capture occurs through the company website (waltmann.nl), online appointment booking, email, and phone, with two dedicated numbers for residential (030-231 30 35) and commercial (030-662 22 55) services. Marketing is multi-channel: Funda, the company's own website and blog (covering market trends, overbidding strategies, and neighborhood guides), email newsletters, social media, NVM Open Huizen Dag participation, and customer referrals.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through transaction fees and professional service fees rather than retainers or subscriptions. Residential selling commission (makelaarscourtage) ranges from 0.85% to 1.25% inclusive of VAT, supplemented by one-time setup fees of €600-€800 for photography, NEN 2580 measurement, floor plans, and Funda placement. Buying-agent services run €2,750-€4,750 or 1-2% of purchase price. Commercial brokerage operates on transaction-based fees, while valuations and mortgage advisory are billed as professional services. Customer segments are primarily individual residential buyers, sellers, and investors in the Utrecht region, with secondary segments in commercial tenants, property developers (e.g., FRESCH, Atelier Ir. M. El Haroui), and expatriate relocations. Customer satisfaction is reported at 9.6/10 for residential sales (106 reviews) and 8.8/10 for purchases (41 reviews), reflecting a trusted local brand rather than scale advantages.

Name

Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting

Legal name

Waltmann Makelaars en Bedrijfshuisvesting

Website

https://waltmann.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting is a 135+ year-old Dutch full-service real estate brokerage in Utrecht offering residential sales, commercial property, valuations, and expat services via 13 NVM-certified specialists, primarily serving individual buyers and sellers in the Utrecht region with nationwide commercial appraisals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Brokerage Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate services
• Property valuation services
• Real estate consultancy
• Mortgage advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Brokerage Commission: Commission-based brokerage services for residential property sales and purchases. The makelaarscourtage is typically between 0.85% and 1.25% (incl. VAT) of the final sale price. This covers services including professional photography, floor plans (NEN 2580 measurement), Funda listing, viewing coordination, negotiations, and legal documentation handling.
2. Commercial Real Estate Services: Brokerage services for commercial properties including purchase, sale, and rental of business premises. Revenue generated through transaction fees and consultancy services for corporate clients.
3. Property Appraisals (Taxaties): Professional property valuation services for both residential and commercial properties. Services include official appraisals for mortgage applications and investment property assessments.
4. Mortgage Advisory Services: Partnership with De Hypotheekshop providing mortgage advisory services. Referrals and collaborative revenue from mortgage arrangement services.
5. Setup Costs (Opstartkosten): Additional fees for setup services including professional photography, property measurement (NEN 2580), floor plans, and Funda placement. These costs range between €600 and €800.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting is a full-service real estate brokerage firm in Utrecht handling residential property sales, purchases and rentals, commercial real estate transactions, certified property valuations (taxaties), expat relocation services, mortgage advisory through De Hypotheekshop, and real estate investment advisory. The 13-specialist team serves individual homebuyers, property investors, businesses, and developers across the Utrecht region with a commission-based fee structure.

Product overview

Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting is a full-service real estate brokerage firm operating in the Utrecht region with over 135 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into three main divisions: Woningmakelaardij (residential brokerage), Bedrijfshuisvesting (commercial real estate), and Taxaties (property valuations). Supporting services include mortgage advisory through De Hypotheekshop partnership, expat services with English-language support, real estate investments, and consultancy. The firm also provides a proprietary property search technology called Copaan that gives clients early access to matching properties. With 13 specialists on staff, the company serves clients ranging from residential homebuyers to commercial investors and property developers across the Utrecht region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woningmakelaardij (Residential Brokerage) Residential real estate brokerage covering home sales (woning verkopen), purchases (woning kopen), rentals (woning verhuren), aankoopmakelaar (buyer's agent) services, valuations, mortgage advisory, and neighborhood guidance for individual buyers and sellers in the Utrecht region. Services include professional photography, NEN 2580 measurement, floor plans, Funda listing, viewing coordination, negotiation, and legal documentation handling.
• Bedrijfshuisvesting (Commercial Real Estate) Commercial real estate brokerage covering business property purchase, sale, rental, consultancy, valuations, and investment advisory for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and industrial buildings in the Utrecht region with national coverage for commercial valuations.
• Taxaties (Property Valuations) Certified property valuation services for residential and commercial properties, including NWWI and RT-certified appraisers for mortgage, insurance, legal, and investment purposes.
• Expat Broker Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating of 9.6/10 for residential sales (based on 106 reviews)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• CBRE NederlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2022CBRE Nederland advised the landlord APF International on the rental of The GRID office building to GITP. Waltmann participated collegially with CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield on this transaction.
• Cushman & Wakefield NetherlandsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2022Cushman & Wakefield advised the tenant GITP on the office rental at The GRID. Waltmann worked collegially with CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield on this commercial transaction.
• Move.nlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMove.nl is a Dutch real estate portal that Waltmann participates in as a listing partner, providing additional exposure for their property listings beyond the main Funda platform.
• CopaancoreTechnology or IntegrationCopaan is a property search system portal that Waltmann uses for their client property matching. Clients receive personal login codes to access the system and receive early notifications of matching properties, often before they appear on Funda.
• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars)coreOthersNVM is the Dutch Association of Real Estate Brokers and Taxateurs. Waltmann's brokers are NVM certified (NVM Register Makelaar & Taxateur), providing professional standards and market intelligence access.
• Uppelschoten Real EstatemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Uppelschoten Real Estate on the sale of 'De Zorgboulevard' healthcare complex project in Utrecht. Project involved 17 healthcare units totaling 4,299 m² BVO.
• De HypotheekshopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Hypotheekshop is a mortgage advisory partnership providing comprehensive financial services to Waltmann clients. Reinier Bruin at the Utrecht-De Meern branch specializes in expat advisory services, enabling full service from property search to financing.
• Ans de Wijn BedrijfshuisvestingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAns de Wijn Bedrijfshuisvesting worked collegially with Waltmann on advising the landlord in the rental transaction to Strukton Worksphere (2,853 m²) at Computerweg 10-12, Utrecht.
• FRESCH Real Estate B.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRESCH Real Estate developed the 'Loods 1635' project in Breukelen (16 high-quality business/office units). Waltmann handled the rental of this development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ERA Makelaars: International real estate franchise operating nationwide in the Netherlands with comparable residential brokerage and buyer-representation services, often competing for the same Funda-driven consumer funnel.
• RE/MAX Netherlands: International real estate franchise with significant Dutch footprint. Competes directly for residential and commercial mandates with a similar broker-led, transaction-fee revenue model.
• Makelaarsland: Largest Dutch no-cure-no-pay and fixed-fee residential brokerage chain. Directly comparable to Waltmann's residential buyer/seller representation model and competing for the same Dutch consumer market.
• Engel & Völkers Netherlands: Global boutique-style brokerage with Dutch franchise locations. Overlaps with Waltmann's residential and commercial mandate work, particularly in the higher price tiers where the brand competes.
• Van der Linden Makelaars: Dutch regional full-service residential and commercial brokerage group with comparable NVM affiliation, multiple offices, and similar buyer-representation services — overlapping market positioning with Waltmann.

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield Netherlands: Global commercial real estate services firm active in the Netherlands, offering brokerage and valuation. Comparable to Waltmann Bedrijfshuisvesting and Taxaties on larger commercial mandates where the firms have collaborated.
• CBRE Nederland: One of the world's largest commercial real estate services firms with substantial Dutch operations. Overlaps with Waltmann's Bedrijfshuisvesting practice across larger office, retail, and industrial mandates.
• JLL Netherlands: Global commercial real estate firm with Dutch offices providing brokerage, valuation, and advisory — directly comparable to Waltmann's commercial and taxatie service lines at the institutional end of the market.
• Colliers International Netherlands: Global real estate services firm with Dutch operations providing commercial brokerage, valuation, and investment advisory — comparable to Waltmann's commercial brokerage and business valuations on institutional mandates.

Regional players

• Hekking Makelaars: Dutch commercial real estate brokerage firm focused on business property in the Randstad region. Comparable to Waltmann Bedrijfshuisvesting for office, retail, and industrial transactions in the same geographic corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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