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Homes for Expats

At Homes for Expats, we are more than just a real estate company. We are makelaars who are dedicated and passionate about helping our fellow expats navigate the Dutch housing market.

Homes for Expats specialises in purchasing, rentals and selling homes in the Randstad area. Whether you are buying your first home, looking to rent, or planning to sell your property, we are here to guide you through every step.

Choosing Homes for Expats means choosing a reputable and reliable makelaar with strong market knowledge and years of experience. We are focused on delivering service that goes beyond expectations and being the Dutch expat makelaars you can truly count on.

Our commitment to service excellence is reflected in our proven track record and the many clients who have trusted us with their housing journey.

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Riley Marshall
Nicky helped us find a home to rent in the Eindhoven area last month and we could not be more grateful! My husband and I relocated for work from the US, and having never been to the Netherlands before, were nervous about finding somewhere we would feel comfortable. Finding a rental close to the city center of Eindhoven that allows a dog is difficult, but Nicky was patient, understanding and we truly felt like we had someone on our side through the whole process. I cannot recommend Nicky and Homes for Expats enough if you are looking for housing in the Eindhoven area (especially if you have pets)!
agustin alurralde
Working with Jessica from Home for Expats was an absolute game-changer. She strikes the perfect balance between being easy-going and incredibly sharp—she meticulously inspected every detail during property viewings and pointed out potential issues with complete transparency. I felt I was in excellent hands and could rely on her 100%. Jessica made every visit fun, stress-free, and enjoyable with her positive energy. Above all, she deeply understood what I was looking for and delivered on everything. Thanks to her expertise, we landed an amazing home! I cannot recommend Jessica and Home for Expats highly enough
Bob Wright
We used Homes for Expats to move from California to the Netherlands and couldn’t be happier with them. Giselle, from Homes for Expats, made us feel comfortable and informed from the very first phone call.

Giselle clearly wanted to get to know us so she could help us find the best fit when looking for a home. One thing that really stood out and impressed me was that whenever my husband and I sent her a potential listing, she would always give her honest feedback, even if it meant not pursuing the listing. For example, we once sent her a property that we thought we would like, but she knew that we had two young boys (6 and 4) and that the property and location would not be conducive to our family of four. I really appreciated that honesty and integrity. We listened to her amazing recommendations and found the most wonderful place in Haarlem, which we absolutely love.

If you are looking for a place to live in the Netherlands, going with Homes for Expats is the right choice.
Roberto Lanzillotti
I had a fantastic experience with Cherene and her team at Homes for Expats when purchasing my home. I have nothing but compliments for them! They went above and beyond throughout the entire process. Their professionalism, responsiveness and knowledge of the Dutch housing market gave me a lot of confidence, particularly when deciding where and what to buy. They were there every step of the way. I can highly recommend Homes for Expats to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Netherlands.
Gwen Wilson
Working with Cherene & Yvette meant that everything ran smoothly from start to finish! They have your best interests at heart and that is visible through every step. They know the market inside and out so when we found the property we wanted, we bid and won. The process was stress-free and they supported from start to finish.
Matthew Ogle
Lauren was incredible. Not only did she get the job done quickly, efficiently, and in our favor, but she was kind, proactive and thoughtful throughout the process.

It was clear she had empathy for our situation and was proactive in supporting us. I would HIGHLY recommend Homes for Expats and Lauren to anyone looking for housing in the Netherlands.
Marla Van Der Merwe
I’m writing this review from the dining room table of our beautiful new apartment in Amsterdam - a home that Cherene and Yvette helped us find and secure. As first-time buyers and expats, the entire process of buying a home in the Netherlands was completely new to us, and we genuinely couldn’t have asked for better support throughout the journey.

From our initial search and viewings to making an offer, reviewing the purchase agreement, and eventually receiving the keys to our new home, Cherene guided us through every step of the process. She was always responsive, approachable, and incredibly patient in explaining anything we were unsure about.

Cherene joined us for every viewing and never once made us feel rushed or pressured into buying a property unless we were completely comfortable with it . We especially appreciated having someone on our side who not only understood the Amsterdam property market, but also understood the additional questions and considerations that come with buying a home as an expat.

Cherene truly leaves no stone unturned and always has her clients’ best interests at heart. She is incredibly thorough and persistent when it comes to finding the right home, while also making sure you don’t overpay and supporting you throughout the negotiation process.

What impressed us most was that her support didn’t end once our offer was accepted. During the final inspection and key handover, we discovered that some painting work agreed with the sellers had not been completed. Cherene immediately stepped in to ensure that it would be resolved at no cost to us, and even followed up after we had moved in to make sure everything had been properly fixed.

Yvette was equally fantastic throughout the process, making sure everything behind the scenes was organised and ran smoothly - from coordinating viewings and documentation to offers, contracts, notary appointments, and all the other administrative details involved in buying a home.

What could have been an incredibly daunting process felt so much easier with Cherene, Yvette, and the Homes for Expats team by our side. We had such a positive experience and we are incredibly happy with the apartment we now get to call home.

Thank you again to Cherene, Yvette, and the entire team for everything you did for us. We couldn’t recommend Homes for Expats more highly!
Jonathan Weinert
Nicky O’Brien did a first-rate job helping me find an apartment in the Eindhoven area so that I could relocate from the US. She was thoughtful, kind, responsive, professional, and went above and beyond to make me feel that everything would be taken care of properly—and it was. I couldn’t have done it without her.
Nicholas Petr
My wife and I were incredibly pleased with Giselle and the Homes for Expats team. Coming from the US, navigating the Amsterdam housing market can be complex and hyper-competitive. Giselle provided very clear instruction and recommendations from providing apartment options all the way through contract negotiations and check-in. Additionally, Giselle was able to find us apartments not listed on primary websites based on her relationship with various listing agents, providing a critical advantage in the market. Beyond the impressive execution, Giselle was responsive throughout, addressing any questions we had quickly and robustly. I would recommend any Expat new to the Netherlands leverage Home for Expats given their stellar expertise and customer service.
Nazanin Tavafchian
They helped us buy our very first house. Cherene was very friendly and informative throughout the process. She didn’t push us at all when we didn’t feel like a house was a good fit for us. She always gave us enough information about the neighborhood and the small details that we might have missed. Additionally, she did her best to join most of our viewings, which helped a lot.

It’s a stressful process to find a suitable house, especially for the very first time, but Cherene made it much smoother and easier. She also tried her best to get the best value for the apartment we bought and negotiated with the owners during the notary process, so we didn’t have to pay extra costs that weren’t necessary.

On the other hand, I wish their team could have been more proactive in finding and booking new options that came up on the market. Also having a limited time contract (1year) although was fair but was a bit stressful for me.
Elizabeth Snyder
Nikki was wonderful — very responsive and always willing to give thoughtful, helpful, timely feedback. She answered the questions we didn’t even know to ask!
Dillon O Sullivan
Navigating the competitive Dutch housing market as an expat can be incredibly daunting, but working with Homes for Expats made the entire process seamless. After hearing about the severe housing shortage, we decided to seek professional help. Homes for Expats came highly recommended both online and by a local acquaintance, and choosing to work with them was the best decision we could have made.
From our initial consultation, the team was professional, polite, and responsive. We had the pleasure of working directly with Kady, who was exceptional throughout every stage of our search. Kady went above and beyond—she was proactive in securing viewings, attending properties on our behalf, and submitting strong applications. Her local knowledge across various neighborhoods was remarkably in-depth, and she guided us through the cultural formalities of renting in the Netherlands with ease.
Since we could not attend viewings in person, Kady sent detailed photos and videos that truly captured the condition of each property and its surrounding area, complete with insightful and refreshing commentary that kept our spirits high.
Even after we secured our home, their support continued. Homes for Expats provided outstanding aftercare, assisting us with setting up essential utilities like gas and electricity, and even dropping by a few days after our move to ensure everything was going smoothly.
House hunting in the Netherlands is undeniably tough, but Kady streamlined the process and put our minds completely at ease. We cannot recommend Homes for Expats highly enough, and we will definitely work with them again in the future!
Chris O'Connell
First of all, if I could give more stars, I would.

Finding housing in the Netherlands is difficult at best. Homes for Expats makes this process so much easier. Cherene and team are a delight to work with. We worked with Kady to find a home in the Den Haag area and she was able to secure the very first place we put an offer on. I know that without the relationship Kady had with the renting makelaar we wouldn't have had a chance! Kady had excellent communication with us during the process and had or went to get answers for all our questions - which were many.

They also "tell it like it is". You share your budget and what you are looking for along with any parameters and they tell you if it's realistic or not. This is important. I want to know at the start of a search what our chances are. We were lucky enough to be living in the Netherlands already when we worked with Homes for Expats, but a lot of people do this from other countries. When you don't live here, it's impossible to know the realities of renting or buying a home. Cherene and team are upfront about what they can accomplish.

Many of my clients have also worked with Homes for Expats and have had similar experiences. It's hard to know if the place you move to will be your forever home (it probably won't), but it will feel like home when you first arrive thanks to the help of this amazing team.

If and when I need to move again, I know who my first call will be.
Response from the owner:Dear Chris,

Thank you so much for this incredibly lovely review. And I absolutely love that you would give us more stars if you could!

I am so happy that we managed to secure the very first home you put an offer on. Relationships with other makelaars really do matter in this market, and sometimes they can make all the difference.

I also really appreciate you mentioning that we “tell it like it is”, because that is exactly how I believe we should work. I would much rather be honest from the beginning about what is realistic than tell someone what they want to hear. Our clients need to know what they are walking into, especially when they are moving here from another country.

Thank you not only for trusting Homes for Expats with your own home, but also for recommending us to your clients. That means a huge amount to me.

And if the time comes to move again, we will be very happy to take that first call!

Warmest regards,

Cherene
Minette Pieters
Highly recommend working with Home for Expats for your home searching journey in the Netherlands! Jessica was a wonderful partner and incredibly supportive that I enjoyed having in my corner during this process.
Response from the owner:Dear Minette,

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

I am so happy to hear that you felt supported throughout your home search and, most importantly, that you felt you had someone firmly in your corner. That is how I always want our clients to feel.

Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats and for recommending us. I hope you are incredibly happy in your new home.

Kindest regards,

Cherene
raquel demorest
When we decided to relocate to the Netherlands from Seattle, we knew that finding a rental would be challenging with five small pets in tow. What we didn’t anticipate, however, was being turned down by numerous makelaars who were outright unwilling to assist us.

With a tight deadline looming due to several factors, we grew desperate and anxious. That’s when we stumbled upon Home for Expats. We met with Giselle, who was upfront about her concerns but genuinely committed to helping us as much as she could.

We arrived in the Netherlands prepared for the possibility of securing short term housing while continuing our search. But Giselle worked her magic, and within less than a week of our arrival, we had found a long term home!

Today, we’re happily settled with our boys and pets in a beautiful place we can truly call our own. We couldn’t have done it without Giselle and Home for Expats!
Response from the owner:Dear Raquel,

Thank you so much for this incredibly lovely review.

Five small pets certainly made the search a little more challenging! I am so happy that you found Homes for Expats when you did and, even better, that within a week of arriving in the Netherlands you had secured a long term home.

I also really appreciate you mentioning the honesty from the beginning. We will always be upfront about the realities of the market, but a challenging search does not mean we are not going to give it everything we can.

Knowing that you, your boys and all five pets are now happily settled into a beautiful home makes me incredibly happy.

Thank you for trusting Homes for Expats with your move to the Netherlands.

Warm regards,

Cherene
Brooks Corbeaux
We are so grateful to have found Homes for Expats! Our makelaar, Giselle, was absolutely amazing. She was very transparent about the costs and how competitive the housing market is in the Netherlands. She found us an amazing place in about 5 weeks right next to a tram line. It’s even bigger than we expected!
She was very communicative during the entire process and answered all of our random questions. We can’t recommend them enough to other expats looking for a new home. Thank you SO much!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from the owner:Dear Brooks,

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

I am so happy that you found such a great home, and bigger than you expected is definitely a bonus! Five weeks in this rental market is also a fantastic result.

I really appreciate you mentioning the transparency around the costs and the realities of the Dutch housing market. We believe in being honest from the very beginning about what to expect so our clients can go into their search properly prepared.

Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats and for recommending us so highly. I hope you absolutely love your new home.

Warmest regards,

Cherene
Sarah Compton
Homes for Expats came highly recommended and we were not disappointed. We were extremely nervous to find a place to live in a new country without viewing it in person. From our initial meeting, Kady was extremely helpful. She explained how the Dutch real estate market works and how she would assist us.

When it came time to start viewing properties, Kady sent incredibly detailed videos and messages about the properties we requested. When we asked different questions about the condition and/or her opinion, she was very honest and it felt like she was looking out for our best interest. We found a property we loved and she put in a lot of time and effort to help us secure it.

After moving, she checked-in to make sure we were settled. She gave some advice on how to document the apartment condition so we will not lose our security deposit upon move out.
If you are moving from abroad, we can't recommend Homes for Expats enough. They helped to make make a very big and stressful move more manageable.
Response from the owner:Dear Sarah,

Thank you so much for this lovely review.

Looking for a home from abroad without being able to view it yourself takes a huge amount of trust, so I am really happy that you felt you had someone looking out for your best interests. Honest advice is so important to us, especially when you are relying on us to be your eyes and ears on the ground.

I also love that you mentioned the support after you arrived. Getting the keys is not where our service ends, and we want to make sure you are properly settled into your new home.

Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats and for recommending us so highly. I hope you are settling in beautifully and enjoying your new life in the Netherlands.

Kindest regards,

Cherene
Tracy Pratt
Nicky was great! She found a home for me in my budget with all my boxes ticked (including a place for my dog) and made the process smooth. I couldn’t be happier.
Response from the owner:Dear Tracey,

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

Finding a home that fits the budget, ticks all the boxes AND has a place for your dog sounds like a pretty great result to me!

I am so happy that everything went smoothly and, most importantly, that you are so happy with your new home.

Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats.

Kind regards,

Cherene
Lu-Mari Vorster
We had such an amazing experience with Home for Expats from start to finish! From day one, we had a great feeling and immediately felt we could trust the team.

The Home for Expats team were incredibly patient, always had our best interests at heart, and celebrated all the little moments with us. Even though we were eager to buy, they encouraged us to keep looking and not just settle for anything that was available. We are so happy we trusted their process, because it led us to our perfect home.

Thank you, Cherene and Yvette, for all your guidance, patience and support. We couldn't have asked for a better experience buying our first home in the Netherlands! ❤️
Response from the owner:Dear Lu-Mari,

Thank you so much for this incredibly lovely review.

It was an absolute pleasure helping you buy your first home in the Netherlands. I love that you mentioned that we encouraged you to keep looking. I know how tempting it can be to just buy something when you are eager to find a home, but I will never encourage a client to settle for a property that I do not believe is right for them.

And in the end, you found your perfect home! I am so happy that you trusted us and the process, and that we got to celebrate all those little moments with you along the way.

Thank you for putting your trust in me and the Homes for Expats team. I hope you are incredibly happy in your gorgeous first home.

Warmest regards,

Cherene
Ethel George-Swarts
When we just arrived in the Netherlands we were curious as to which service providers we will use in the pursuit of a house. We went to Expat fairs and came across Homes for Expats. This was 2 years ago (2024).

We reached out to them and met Jessica. We had specifics in what we wanted in our search for a house. Jessica treated us with the utmost patience, even after changing the criteria for the area more than once.

I would recommend Homes for Expats a thousand times over and over. Thank you, Jessica and team. Forever grateful!

Hershelle & Ethel Swarts
Response from the owner:Dear Hershelle and Ethel,

Thank you so much for this incredibly lovely review.

I love that you first found Homes for Expats at an expat fair two years ago and that we have now been part of your journey to finding your home in the Netherlands.

Sometimes what you think you are looking for changes once the search actually begins, and that is completely okay. The important thing is taking the time to find the home and area that are right for you.

Thank you for recommending Homes for Expats a thousand times over. That really made me smile. We are so happy we could be part of your journey.

Warmest regards,

Cherene
KD Brandt
Homes for Expats: Professional, Caring and Honest
Having bought, sold and rented multiple houses in the US using realtors, it was unimaginable to think we could do the same in the Netherlands without a makelaar where we do not know local practices nor speak Dutch. After some careful consideration, we selected Homes For Expats not once but twice for securing our rentals. Our second effort was the most ambitious and challenging as we needed to find someone to take on our first lease as we moved into our second rental. Kady, Cherene and the rest of the team were determined and quickly successful in securing a new tenant acceptable to the owner of our now-former rental and moving us into a new home overlooking the Rhine and Rembrandtplaats. Without Kady’s persistence, professionalism, honesty and creativity on both ends of the transactions it would not have happened. Now we can relax on our terrace and watch the boats passing by, and all within a 10 minute walk of Leiden Centraal. We thank Kady and Cherene and highly recommend them whether you are renting or buying!
Response from the owner:Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for this amazing review.

The fact that you chose Homes for Expats not once, but twice, means a great deal to us. Your second move certainly came with a few extra challenges, but I am so happy we managed to get everything to come together and get you into your new home.

And what a home! Sitting on your terrace overlooking the Rhine and watching the boats go by sounds like a pretty fantastic ending to this particular housing journey.

Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats again and for recommending us so highly. Enjoy that gorgeous view and your new home.

Warmest regards,

Cherene
Caitlin
Giselle from Homes for Expats was incredible—kind, responsive, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. She helped us find and secure a wonderful home before our move and continued to follow up afterward, making sure everything went smoothly and helping with questions and issues after check-in.

After hearing about the difficulties so many other expats have faced finding housing, we feel especially grateful that we had the opportunity to work with Giselle. She made a potentially stressful international move so much easier, and we cannot recommend her highly enough!
Response from the owner:Dear Caitlin,

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

Finding and securing a home before you have even arrived in the Netherlands takes a lot of trust, and I am so pleased that we could make that part of your move so much easier.

I also love that you mentioned the support after you moved in. For us, getting the keys is not where our relationship with our clients ends. We are still here when those questions pop up once you are actually living in your new home.

Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats and for recommending us so highly. I hope you are settling in beautifully and really enjoying your new home in the Netherlands.

Kindest regards,

Cherene
Sergei Zolotarjov
Buying property in the Netherlands as a foreigner is hard. There is far more to think about - and act on - than you expect. What makes the difference is having someone who works proactively, keeps things moving, arranges the calls and the viewings, and helps you get through piles of documents.

Nicky at Homes For Expats is exactly that kind of partner: reliable, proactive, energetic. She took a huge load off my shoulders, handling every detail of the process - minor and major - making sure things progressed as fast as possible, and keeping every aspect of a complex project under control.

Huge help. I couldn't have done it without you, Nicky. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Dear Sergei,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.

Buying a home in the Netherlands comes with a mountain of paperwork and so many things that need to happen at exactly the right time. I am so pleased to hear that you felt we took some of that weight off your shoulders and kept everything moving for you.

Congratulations on your new home and thank you for putting your trust in Homes for Expats. I hope you are incredibly happy there.

Kindest regards,

Cherene
Andie Mae
We had a great experience with Kady at Homes for Expats! She made the process so easy and gave us the realistic expectations and reassurance we needed to get through the process and find our home. She even went above and beyond in coming after we arrived to help us figure out how to get our microwave/oven to work. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Dear Andie Mae,

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

I am so happy to hear that you felt reassured and knew what to realistically expect throughout your search. The rental market can be tough, but having the right expectations from the beginning makes such a difference.

I did have a little laugh about the microwave oven. Sometimes our job extends into unexpected territory! I love that we could help you with the little things after you arrived as well.

Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats and for recommending us. I hope you are very happy in your new home.

Warm regards,

Cherene
Alice MacNeil
Cherene and her team helped us buy our first home in Amsterdam and we couldn't recommend Homes for Expats more highly.

Cherene was meticulous, professional, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for us. In such a competitive market, it was incredibly reassuring to feel that we had someone firmly on our side. Her advice was always clear, honest and well considered, giving us real confidence throughout the process. Cherene and her team were warm, welcoming, and genuinely lovely.
Response from the owner:Dear Alice,

Thank you so much for this incredibly lovely review.

It was an absolute pleasure helping you buy your first home in Amsterdam. Buying your first home is such a big deal, and doing it in the Amsterdam market makes it even more exciting when everything finally comes together.

I am so happy that you felt you had someone firmly in your corner. That is how I always want my clients to feel.

Thank you for putting your trust in me and the Homes for Expats team. I hope you make the most wonderful memories in your gorgeous new home.

Warmest regards,

Cherene

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