Information on properties on the market through the 4,400 NVM real estate agents is updated every day and registered with the NVM network. This means your agent is able to publicize the sale of your home very rapidly, reaching a massive pool of potential buyers. In addition, they also have immediate access to a comprehensive overview of all properties currently for sale through NVM agents.

NVM real estate agents exchange information about properties on the market and about transaction prices. This information is stored in an extensive database which is only accessible to NVM members. It is by far the largest real estate database in the Netherlands.

The most popular residential real estate site in the Netherlands, funda.nl, is part of the NVM group. It provides a convenient and comprehensive overview of homes for sale – both houses and apartments, as well as newly built homes and rented accommodations.

NVM agents are always up-to-date with the latest market developments. They have the advantage of being directly connected to the NVM’s digital knowledge centre, a powerful data portal that provides agents with all kinds of information, such as the value (and history) of a home, or background checks on a particular neighbourhood.

NVM requires its members to update their professional knowledge on an annual basis. Professional training courses mean that NVM agents always have wide-ranging and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the property market and the legislation and regulations that apply to it.

Thanks to the NVM Code of Conduct, you can rest assured that you are working with well-trained professionals that deliver high standards of service and quality.

This Code of Conduct specifies the level of expertise, objectivity and reliability that each and every NVM real estate agent commits to providing. An NVM agent may not have any direct or indirect interest in real estate, engage in unfair competition practices, or represent both the buyer and the vendor in the same transaction, since this would constitute a conflict of interest.

All NVM agents are insured against damages resulting from professional errors, and this also works in your interest. If a dispute should arise with an NVM member and the court rules in your favour, this insurance means the agent will be able to pay you damages or costs if he or she is ordered to do so.

When an NVM estate agent is working for you, you can always contact the Real Estate Professionals Complaints Desk with complaints. This independent and joint office for real estate agents is housed at De Geschillencommissie in The Hague.

You can reach this desk via https://www.degeschillencommissie.nl/klachtenloket-vastgoedprofessionals/ The aim is to protect your interests and to uphold the good name of NVM brokers.

The NVM has an international network and is a member of the following international associations:

• CEPI-CEI The European Council of Real Estate Professions (CEPI) represents more than 150,000 European real estate professionals who are members of 30 professional associations across Europe. Read more
• TEGoVA, the European umbrella organisation for national appraisers’ associations. Its main objective is to create and publicise harmonised standards for appraisal practices, in relation to training and qualifications as well as corporate governance and ethics. Read more
• European Property Federation EPF represents all aspects of property ownership and investment: residential landlords, housing companies, commercial property investment and development companies, shopping centres and the property interests of the institutional investors (banks, insurance companies, pension funds). Read more
• FIABCI is a worldwide business networking organisation for all real estate professionals. FIABCI has provided access and opportunities for real estate professionals interested in gaining knowledge, sharing information and conducting international business with each other. Read more