2M Van Ekeren Kuiper Makelaars

What 2M Van Ekeren Kuiper Makelaars does

Van Ekeren Kuiper Makelaars is a privately held Dutch regional real estate brokerage founded in 1996 and headquartered in Dalem, operating four physical branches across Leerdam, Gorinchem, Culemborg, and Papendrecht in the Vijfheerenlanden and Drechtsteden regions. The firm serves Dutch households and small businesses buying, selling, and valuing residential and light-commercial property, and is certified by NVM, the Dutch trade association whose membership is required for full Funda listing access. Its customer base is individual and long-tail, evidenced by over 1,062 reviews averaging 9.3/10 and a 9.8 Google rating rather than enterprise accounts.

The firm's service portfolio bundles traditional brokerage with adjacent offerings: mortgage and insurance intermediation, NWWI-validated valuations, new-build sales, a dedicated rural/luxury desk under the Buitenstate label, a Transformatie advisory line for property redevelopment, and a Spain real estate advisory for cross-border Dutch buyers. Underlying technology is standard for a Dutch regional brokerage — Funda listing integration, a corporate website, and digital marketing channels — with no disclosed proprietary platform or AI/ML components. Business model revenue is commission-based on closed transactions (residential and commercial), supplemented by origination fees on mortgage and insurance products and advisory fees on valuations and transformation mandates; the "For Life" positioning is intended to extend the customer relationship across multiple life-stage transactions rather than as a recurring subscription product.

Name

2M Van Ekeren Kuiper Makelaars

Legal name

Van Ekeren Kuiper Woning- en Bedrijfsmakelaars

Website

https://2mvanekerenkuiper.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Van Ekeren Kuiper Makelaars is a Dutch NVM-certified regional real estate brokerage founded in 1996, operating four branches across the Vijfheerenlanden and Drechtsteden regions and serving individual households with bundled brokerage, mortgage, insurance, and valuation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Brokerage Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAAAE

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Real Estate Brokerage

SECONDARYBPAJABAG

Land & Development Site Brokerage

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial property services
• Mortgage advisory services
• Property valuation reports
• Real estate insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Brokerage Commissions: Commission-based revenue from residential and commercial property sales, purchases, and rentals. Fees are typically percentage-based on transaction value for buying/selling services.
2. Mortgage Advisory Services: Revenue from mortgage arrangement and advisory services, likely through referral arrangements or internal mortgage advisors.
3. Insurance Services: Revenue from insurance product sales and advisory services for property-related insurance needs.
4. Property Appraisals (Taxatierapport): Revenue from valuation and appraisal reports for properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Van Ekeren Kuiper is a Dutch real estate brokerage that provides residential and commercial property sales, purchases, rentals, and valuations, alongside integrated mortgage advisory and insurance services. Operating through four branches in the Vijfheerenlanden region, the company serves as a one-stop shop where customers can manage buying, selling, financing, and insuring property through a single relationship.

Product overview

Van Ekeren Kuiper is a full-service Dutch real estate brokerage offering a unified platform of residential and commercial property services. The core offering centers on buying and selling residential properties (Aankoopmakelaar and Huis verkopen), complemented by specialized services including new construction (Nieuwbouw), commercial real estate (Bedrijfsmakelaardij), and rural/country properties (Buitenstate Makelaars). The company operates as a one-stop shop with integrated mortgage (Hypotheek), insurance (Verzekeringen), and property valuation (Taxatierapport) services. Additional services include free property search, rental management, property transformation advisory, and Spain property services. The integrated model allows clients to handle their property purchase, sale, mortgage, and insurance through a single provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aankoopmakelaar (Buyer's Agent Services) Professional representation for buyers in residential property transactions, including market guidance, negotiation, and contract management. Targeted at prospective homebuyers in the Dutch market.
• Huis verkopen (Home Selling Services) Full-service residential property sales including valuation, marketing, photography, styling, negotiations, Funda listing, and closing support for individual homeowners.
• Nieuwbouw (New Construction Services) Specialized services for new construction purchases, including guidance on new-build projects, developments, and transformation projects, delivered by NVM Nieuwbouwspecialists.
• Bedrijfsmakelaardij (Commercial Real Estate) Commercial property services including buying, selling, renting, and investment advisory for business properties (BOG), including office spaces, retail locations, and industrial facilities.
• Taxatierapport (Property Valuation Reports) Professional property valuation reports (Taxatierapport) for mortgage applications, sales, and financial purposes, delivered through partnerships with NWWI and Taxatie Management Instituut.
• Hypotheek (Mortgage Services) Mortgage advisory and arrangement services including first-home purchases, next-home financing, and maximum mortgage calculations, delivered under AFM registration (12008344).
• Verzekeringen (Insurance) Insurance products related to property ownership and mortgages, including advisory services for property-related insurance needs.
• Buitenstate Makelaars (Rural Estate) Specialized services for buying and selling rural properties and country houses, offered in partnership with Buitenstate.
• Gratis zoekservice (Free Property Search) Free property search assistance helping clients find homes matching their criteria, including new listings and matching against buyer preferences.
• Transformatie (Property Transformation) Advisory services for property transformation and repurposing projects, including both residential and commercial transformations.
• Woningverhuur (Rental Services) Services for residential property rentals, including tenant sourcing and rental agreements.
• Makelaar Spanje (Spain Real Estate) Advisory services for purchasing or renting property in Spain, extending the company's brokerage offering to international property transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,062 customers rated the company 9.3 out of 10
• +2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVM (Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNVM is the leading Dutch association for real estate brokers. Van Ekeren Kuiper operates as an 'NVM Makelaar' (NVM Broker), which provides accreditation, professional standards, network access, and brand credibility. This is a core partnership that defines the company's professional standing.
• Buitenstate MakelaarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Ekeren Kuiper is a 'Trotse partner' (proud partner) of Buitenstate, specializing in rural/country properties. They help clients buy and sell country houses and rural properties, operating as a referral partner for specialized rural property transactions.
• FundacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFunda.nl is the dominant online property marketplace in the Netherlands. All Van Ekeren Kuiper property listings are published on Funda, providing maximum visibility to active property seekers. This is essential for property distribution in the Dutch market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boekhon & de Graaf Makelaars: Established Dutch NVM-affiliated regional brokerage offering residential sales, purchases, and valuations. Closely comparable as a similarly sized regional firm operating with NVM certification and traditional branch-based distribution.
• Van Wijnen Makelaars: Dutch real estate firm with regional brokerage operations across multiple cities in the Netherlands. Comparable in scale and multi-branch regional model, with similar service offerings including new construction advisory and NVM affiliation.
• ERA Makelaars Nederland: International real estate franchise with multiple Dutch offices providing residential and commercial brokerage services. Closely comparable business model (franchise broker offices serving local markets), with similar reliance on Funda distribution and NVM-adjacent professional standards.
• Hoogstra Vastgoed: Dutch regional real estate brokerage providing residential and commercial services with multiple office locations. Comparable as a multi-office NVM-affiliated broker competing in the same mid-sized Dutch city markets with traditional service models.
• Rijnmond Makelaars: Regional Dutch real estate brokerage serving the Rijnmond area (Rotterdam region) with residential and commercial services. Comparable as a multi-office regional NVM-style brokerage with similar integrated service positioning, and a relevant competitor for talent and customers in the adjacent South Holland market.

Broad incumbents

• RE/MAX Nederland: Global real estate franchise operating through a network of independently owned broker offices across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a brokerage model and competing for the same residential and commercial customers, though with stronger brand recognition and broader geographic coverage.
• MVGM: Large Dutch real estate services firm offering residential and commercial brokerage, property management, and valuations. Comparable in the integrated services offering (brokerage + valuation + management) but operating at significantly greater scale with institutional clients alongside retail.
• Makelaarsland: One of the largest Dutch real estate brokerages operating a hybrid online-plus-broker model across the Netherlands. Comparable to Van Ekeren Kuiper in core residential brokerage services but with much greater scale and national reach, representing the kind of competitive pressure a regional player faces.

Others

• NVM Makelaars (Network Average): NVM is the leading Dutch professional association for real estate brokers, of which Van Ekeren Kuiper is a member. NVM-affiliated brokerages collectively represent the most direct competitive set, sharing the same professional standards, Funda access, and customer trust signals.
• De Hypotheker: Largest Dutch mortgage advisory franchise network offering independent mortgage advice across the Netherlands. Comparable as a complementary financial services provider; Van Ekeren Kuiper's mortgage offering competes or partners with De Hypotheker for the same customer financing need.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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