What Van der Meer Makelaars does

Van der Meer Makelaars is a privately held Dutch residential real estate brokerage founded in 1991 by Jan van der Meer, headquartered in Noordwijk, Zuid Holland, and operating across the Duin- en Bollenstreek region. The firm runs three physical offices in Noordwijk (head office since 2007), Katwijk (since 2003), and Lisse, staffed by 7 NVM-certified register makelaar taxateurs supported by 7 administrative and commercial employees. Its core offerings are buyer-side brokerage (Aankoopmakelaar), seller-side brokerage (Huis Verkopen), NWWI-validated property appraisals (Taxatie NWWI, priced at €850 all-inclusive), and new construction project sales and advisory (Nieuwbouw). The firm also runs a "zoeker" registration service for buyer-side demand capture and actively markets multiple new construction projects including Buitenrijk Noordwijk (~425 homes), Werf Oegstgeest (~500 homes), Geestwater Lisse, De Commissionair Lisse, Cleijn Duijn Residence, De Visserijschool Katwijk, De Hoop Valkenburg, and Ganzeneiland Oegstgeest.

The underlying technology stack is conventional Dutch real estate infrastructure: Realworks as the property listing and CMS engine, NVM/Brainbay for network listing distribution and market data, Funda as the primary consumer-facing real estate marketplace (where the firm carries a 9.6 customer review score), and NWWI as the independent appraisal validation channel that makes reports acceptable to mortgage providers. The website is WordPress-based with standard social media integrations (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and Google Analytics; no public API, mobile app, or AI capability is offered. Compliance credentials include NVM membership, NVM Nieuwbouwspecialist certification, NRVT registration of taxateurs, and NWWI validation of appraisal reports.

The business model is transaction-fee-based brokerage commissions on residential sales (undisclosed but negotiable) supplemented by a fixed-fee professional services line for property appraisals. Customer segments are individual home buyers and sellers (primary), first-time buyers, and property developers seeking new construction advisory across the project lifecycle. Geographic focus is exclusively the Dutch Duin- en Bollenstreek corridor (Noordwijk, Katwijk, Lisse, Oegstgeest, Leiden, Hillegom, Sassenheim, Noordwijkerhout, Rijnsburg, Valkenburg). The firm remains under founder/family ownership with no external institutional capital, no M&A activity, and no disclosed leadership transitions beyond the founder.

Name

Van der Meer Makelaars

Legal name

Van der Meer Makelaars

Website

https://vandermeermakelaars.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van der Meer Makelaars is a privately held Dutch residential real estate brokerage founded in 1991, operating three NVM-certified offices in Noordwijk, Katwijk, and Lisse, serving individual buyers, sellers, and property developers in the Duin- en Bollenstreek region via brokerage, NWWI-validated appraisals, and new construction sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence (FSAEAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Right-of-Way & Easement Valuation (BPAJAKAI)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Property valuation services
• Buyer's agent services
• New construction sales
• NWWI property appraisals

Headquarters

HQ city

Noordwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Services: Commission-based real estate brokerage for residential property sales and purchases, serving both buyers and sellers in the Duin- en Bollenstreek region.
2. New Construction Project Sales: Sales and advisory services for new construction projects, working with developers from early exploration through to successful completion.
3. Property Appraisals (Taxatie NWWI): NWWI-validated property appraisal services for mortgages, renovations, or sales. Market-conform rate of €850 all-inclusive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Van der Meer Makelaars is a Dutch residential real estate brokerage that represents buyers (Aankoopmakelaar) and sellers (Verkoopmakelaar), issues NWWI-validated property appraisals (Taxatie NWWI), and provides sales and advisory services for new construction projects in the Duin- en Bollenstreek region. The firm operates three offices in Noordwijk, Katwijk, and Lisse with 7 NVM-certified brokers and 7 support staff, distributing listings through its own website, the Funda marketplace, and the NVM network.

Product overview

Van der Meer Makelaars operates as a full-service real estate brokerage with three office locations (Noordwijk, Katwijk, Lisse) serving the Duin- en Bollenstreek region. The company offers a comprehensive suite of real estate services centered around its core products: Aankoopmakelaar (buyer's agent), Huis Verkopen (seller's agent), Taxatie NWWI (property valuation), and Verkoop en Advies (nieuw)bouwprojecten (new construction sales). Additional services include Inschrijven als Zoeker (property search registration) and various residential listings through Woningaanbod (existing properties) and Nieuwbouw Aanbod (new construction). The company manages multiple new construction projects including Buitenrijk Noordwijk, Ganzeneiland, Cleijn Duijn Residence, De Hoop Valkenburg, De Commissionair Lisse, and De Visserijschool Katwijk. The firm is NVM-affiliated and employs 7 NVM-certified brokers supported by 7 administrative staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aankoopmakelaar (Buyer's Agent) Buyer's agent service that assists clients in finding and purchasing residential property, including property search, market analysis, bidding strategy and negotiation, contract drafting, and support through transaction completion. Targeted at individual home buyers in the Duin- en Bollenstreek region.
• Huis Verkopen (Verkoopmakelaar - Seller's Agent) Seller's agent service for residential property sales, including pricing strategy, marketing, viewing coordination, negotiation, and transaction guidance. Targeted at individual home sellers in the Bollenstreek region.
• Taxatie NWWI (Property Appraisal) NWWI-validated property appraisal service for mortgage financing, renovations, or sales. Priced at €850 all-inclusive (incl. VAT, cadastral, and validation costs), with no surcharges for apartments or renovations and reports delivered within one week of inspection. Targeted at home buyers, sellers, and refinancers requiring a certified valuation.
• Verkoop en Advies (Nieuw)bouwprojecten New construction sales and advisory service covering project phases from advisory (typologies, target groups, pricing) through sales preparation (marketing strategy, documentation) to actual sales (option conversations, contract signing, handover). Targeted at residential property developers launching projects in the Bollenstreek region.
• Inschrijven als Zoeker (Property Search Registration) Search registration service that notifies registered users of new residential listings matching their preferences, covering locations including Noordwijk, Katwijk, Lisse, and surrounding areas. Targeted at prospective home buyers seeking an automated alert stream.
• Woningaanbod Bestaande Bouw (Existing Property Listings) Existing residential property listings including apartments, houses, and villas in the Duin- en Bollenstreek region (Noordwijk, Katwijk, Lisse, and surroundings). Targeted at buyers of existing homes.
• Nieuwbouw Aanbod (New Construction Listings) New construction property listings including various residential projects in the Bollenstreek region. Targeted at buyers of newly built homes.
• Buitenrijk Noordwijk (New Construction Project) New construction residential project in Noordwijk featuring approximately 425 energy-efficient homes including villas, mansions, courtyard houses, and apartments, developed in multiple phases. Targeted at buyers in the Noordwijk market.
• Ganzeneiland (New Construction Project) Luxury waterfront project in Oegstgeest featuring six water villas with private boathouses, combining rustic elegance with contemporary living on a nature-rich island. Targeted at premium-segment buyers.
• Cleijn Duijn Residence (New Construction Project) New construction project in Katwijk aan den Rijn with 12 luxury apartments (65-125 m²) featuring southwestern orientation, generous terraces, and a sustainable green living environment. Targeted at premium apartment buyers.
• De Hoop Valkenburg (New Construction Project) Three new construction mansions in Valkenburg with private driveways, garages, and gardens facing southeast, built by Duijn Bouw using Ecohuis prefab HSB elements. Targeted at buyers of large family homes.
• De Commissionair Lisse (New Construction Project) 33 apartments in downtown Lisse ranging from 52 m² to 186 m², suitable for various target groups including starters, couples, young families, and seniors. Targeted at a broad buyer base in central Lisse.
• De Visserijschool Katwijk (New Construction Project) Eleven unique residential units in a restored monumental building in Katwijk aan Zee, ranging from 71-84 m² and 144-153 m², including corner units with tower feature offering 360-degree views. Targeted at buyers seeking character properties in Katwijk.
• Vestigingen (Office Locations: Noordwijk, Katwijk, Lisse) Three physical office locations serving the Duin- en Bollenstreek region, staffed by NVM-certified brokers and support staff providing local market expertise. Targeted at walk-in and appointment-based clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Funda score of 9.6 based on customer reviews

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan der Meer Makelaars is a member of NVM, the largest Dutch real estate brokers association. Membership provides access to the NVM network for property listings, market data, and professional standards. NVM/Brainbay receives certain property data for database purposes and publishes listings on Funda.
• FundacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary real estate listing platform in the Netherlands. Van der Meer Makelaars listings are published on Funda, and the platform facilitates customer reviews and property marketing. Funda score of 9.6 is prominently displayed.
• NWWI (Nederlands Woning Waarde Instituut)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent institute that validates property appraisal reports. Van der Meer Makelaars taxateurs produce NWWI-validated reports that are accepted by all mortgage providers, ensuring uniform and guideline-compliant assessments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ERA Contour (ERA Nederland): International real estate franchise operating in the Netherlands with multiple regional offices. Comparable as a multi-office residential brokerage offering buyer/seller representation, appraisals, and new-construction services in Dutch regional markets.
• RE/MAX Netherlands: Global real estate franchise with a substantial Dutch franchise network. Comparable as a multi-office residential brokerage serving regional Dutch markets, typically larger and more distributed than Van der Meer Makelaars.
• Hoekstra & van Eck Makelaars: One of the largest regional real estate brokerage networks in the Netherlands with dozens of offices. Directly comparable as a multi-office NVM-affiliated Dutch residential broker serving regional markets, though at materially greater scale.
• Makelaardij van der Linden: Large Dutch regional brokerage group with offices across the Randstad and beyond. Comparable as a multi-office NVM-affiliated residential brokerage offering buyer representation, seller representation, and appraisals in Dutch regional markets.

Direct peers

• Schreurs Makelaars: Regional Dutch brokerage with multiple offices in the Randstad, including the Bollenstreek-adjacent area. Closely comparable in size, service offering (NVM-affiliated buyer/seller agent, NWWI appraisals, new-construction sales), and target customer segment.
• Eigen Huis Makelaars: NVM-affiliated Dutch brokerage network operating across multiple regions. Closely comparable in service model (NVM-certified brokers, buyer/seller agent, appraisals) and customer focus on residential transactions.
• Hypodomus Makelaars: Multi-office NVM-affiliated Dutch residential brokerage active in the Randstad. Comparable in core offering (buyer/seller agent, NWWI appraisals, new-construction sales) and customer segment.
• Blenheim NVM Makelaars: Established NVM-affiliated regional Dutch brokerage in the Randstad. Comparable in business model, target customer (residential buyers/sellers), and service mix including NWWI appraisals.

Others

• Funda (NVM/Brainbay): Primary Dutch real estate listing platform and ecosystem infrastructure provider. While not a competing brokerage, Funda is the principal customer acquisition and review channel for Van der Meer Makelaars, and a structural dependency as well as a partial competitive threat via direct-to-consumer tools.

Emerging players

• Huizenmakelaar.nl: Dutch online-hybrid brokerage concept offering flat-fee or lower-fee services. Comparable in product (residential brokerage) but competes on price and technology rather than local full-service representation, representing a partial-overlap competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VanderMeerMakelaars
• Facebookfacebook.com/meermakelaars
• Instagraminstagram.com/vandermeermakelaars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/van-der-meer-makelaars-en-taxateurs

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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