Real estate agents - FEES

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MariSas New member

Member since 26 November 2012

MariSasNew member28 March 2014 08:14:13

Hi,

I'm moving to Amsterdam in April, so I'm currently dealing with real estate agents to find an apartment.

Is it normal that an agent charges a month's rent as their fee?

They seem to be charging tenants, not the landlords.

Is this how it works in The Netherlands?

Thanks for your advise!

Sander van Houdt Active member

Member since 12 February 2014

Sander van HoudtActive member02 April 2014 22:57:14

Hi there,

It is quite normal that an agent charges a month's rent as their fee. (to the tenant)
The reason for this is the fact that the rental housing market in the Netherlands has almost always been a 'demand market'.

Cheers,

Sander van Houdt

Karl81 Member

Member since 06 May 2014

Karl81Member06 May 2014 14:56:13

I agree with Sander. This is how it works if you want to have a relatively good location. Doing it in a different way will take longer and stuff. How are you holding up? Did you find an apartment?

Grtz Karl

MariSas New member

Member since 26 November 2012

MariSasNew member06 May 2014 16:25:08

Yes, it seemed to be the case with all agencies. Well, we had to bite the bullet and are now in a lovely apartment Thanks guys!

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