DOEN NVM Makelaars & Taxateurs

I had an amazing experience with Marilene from DOEN NVM Real Estate Agents & Appraisers. She was very responsive, professional, and gave useful advice throughout the whole process of purchasing my first house in the Netherlands. Before reaching out to her, I did not have any idea of how to navigate the Dutch housing market as a foreigner. She walked me through the basics and guided me what to focus on during the viewing, technical inspection, and arranging purchase agreement. She even negotiated some clause in the contract in favor of us. As a result, we were able to win the bidding in the first shot! Now I am looking forward to moving into a new cozy home thanks to her assistance. Highly recommended!

Ingrid is een ervaren makelaar die ondanks de lastige zoekopdracht vol geduld en enthousiasme mee zocht. Ze heeft de juiste info over het huis op tafel gekregen en sterk mee onderhandeld.

I collaborated with Marilene Castricum for a home purchase, and everything went flawlessly from start to finish. She was 100% involved in every step—always available, detail-oriented, and ready to offer useful and well-reasoned advice. Communication with Marilene was always clear, efficient, and friendly—exactly what you need in a real estate process. She demonstrated solid expertise and vast experience in the field, which gave us confidence and security at every step. Her advice was extremely pertinent and helpful, from choosing the right property to the final steps of the transaction. Another big advantage was her excellent connections with other real estate agencies, experts, and notary offices, which significantly contributed to the fluidity and speed of the process. Everything unfolded in an organized and professional manner. What I liked most: the impeccable negotiation in our favor! Marilene managed to get a lower price than initially requested through a calm, well-reasoned, and balanced approach—an excellent outcome for us as buyers! In conclusion, Marilene is more than just a professional estate agent—she is a trustworthy business partner you can rely on in an important process. With her, everything becomes clearer, simpler, and safer. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for authentic professionalism and real results.

Since I am.not a Dutch speaker Doen Makelaars helped me to finalise the purchase of the aparrtment, including advising on the purchase agreement, technical inspection and market evaluation. I appreciated their flexibility and responsiveness.

As a first-time buyer, Cor clearly explained the process and procedures. He was very helpful, explaining everything and giving his honest opinion based on his vast and enormous experience. We felt no awkwardness discussing anything property-related, and we were enjoying the house purchasing journey.He is great to talk with while also being precise about the property's technical and legal details. Will gladly recommend Doen Makelaar.