STORyMAKERS SINCE 1979

Working with Carla van den Brink Real Estate Agents feels familiar and natural. Like us, they are true Amsterdam entrepreneurs, with a heart for the city and its people. Our family has been connected to Amsterdam for generations. In 1970, we opened Arnold Cornelis pastry shop on Van Baerlestraat, and later on Elandsgracht as well. Since then, we have welcomed Amsterdammers to moments of celebration in various stages of life. This is also what has connected Carla van den Brink to Amsterdammers since 1979. Both are family businesses with the same passion for craftsmanship, personal attention, and connecting generations. Leny Cornelis sold her house with the Carla van den Brink team. We were also able to count on them when finding a new home for Linda and Maaik. Linda's daughter, Esmée, now lives on Van Baerlestraat again. Thus, the circle of generations in Amsterdam is complete. For us, Carla van den Brink Real Estate Agents is more than just a real estate agency. They know the city inside and out and think along with you at every stage of life, in a way that truly suits Amsterdam.

After my rather difficult decision to sell my safe haven and home after 20 years, Anniek Steltenpool came to meet me. We clicked immediately. Anniek sensed my emotions, admired my house, and appraised its value.
Thanks to the photographer and Anniek, a beautiful presentation was published on Funda and as a handout.
My house sold quite quickly. Anniek expertly and transparently shared the current affairs of the homeowners' association with the buyer, ensuring all the conditions for the sale were met.
I am impressed by and grateful for Anniek's endless and unconditional support.

As an interior design couple, selling your very first, jointly renovated apartment is a slightly different story than the average. Emotion and commitment were paramount, and Maxime and Tristan were therefore quite discerning in their choice of real estate agent. A pleasant and professional introduction to Isabeau was a given: "From the very first moment, the information and expertise were excellent, and afterward, the feedback on appointments was very thorough and punctual. We really appreciated the phone call after each viewing. You put a lot of effort into decorating and preparing for a viewing, so it's a real treat when the real estate agent handles it accordingly."

Debbie's trust in our agency stemmed from a previous rental process, so the choice of real estate agent for the upcoming sale of their property in Amstelveen was a no-brainer. She has absolutely no regrets and tells us with visible pleasure how much reassurance it gave her. Our Anniek provided her with continuous insight into agreements and the current state of affairs, the styling tips were fantastic, and their proactive approach and extensive expertise also yielded a much higher return than anticipated. "What market knowledge and clear communication can do for you..."

"We're almost there," thought Elsemieke and Ruben when they contacted our agency after they'd already found a house. On the advice of family members, they decided to enlist our help as their real estate agent, and that proved invaluable when crucial questions arose during the final stages. Fortunately, everything worked out well, and they're clearly enjoying their new home. "Isabeau guided us through everything so effectively. She was sharp, engaged, well-informed, and very accessible. That's truly special and very reassuring."

Her life of traveling the world means she works with different standards and expectations, and she herself is incredibly driven to be flexible. And that's where the fundamental connection immediately came: selling together, wanting to experience the process as something light, being accessible to each other, and acting with taste, decisiveness, and knowledge. She enjoyed it. So did we.
"Your lack of bias, the flexibility of switching gears, and the fundamental understanding that communication is primarily about listening—that's where both Helen and Heather excelled." She laughs. "Yes, I know I'm demanding, I'm very aware of that..."

Chantal had done her due diligence and hadn't approached us lightly. When we arrived, well-prepared, the choice for her was clear and a logical one. During the sales support period, she experienced our firm as steadfast, decisive, and a strong communicator as a team. On top of that, Isabeau's compelling passion for staging and image was precisely the extra effort that made everything a success. Now, Chantal is continuing her adventurous life elsewhere, but looks back on this period with satisfaction and gratitude.

The connection with Pieter-Joep has been there for a long time. His brainpower, market knowledge, integrity, and the ability to accurately assess the client's value—it's been crystal clear to Babiche and Steven for many, many years. "We" buy a house means to them: "together with the real estate agent." And that's what they've relived every time, culminating in a letter written by PJ to the previous owner of their last purchase. That goodwill, that extra guidance and direction—that's Van den Brink at its finest.

It was a short but intense search, with our Heather, for a house with a garden in a nice neighborhood, including a dog park just around the corner. And with this "opportunity," visit number four, it was bingo. Garden! Park! Neighborhood! And a tree!
They were guided through every detail regarding the possibilities and permission to thoroughly renovate the house, and she also helped them with all aspects of financing, the right approach to selling the old place, and, last but not least, maintaining peace of mind. And now that the renovation is underway, Charlotte and Ian look back fondly on all that wonderful support, Heather's helping hand from start to finish.

Six years ago, during a working visit to Amsterdam, he fell in love with the city, and that romance continued happily when he moved here two years later. After years of successful business here, he was able to leave renting behind and buy something. Not only for himself, but certainly also for his cat, Gijsje. And that they are now the owners of something beautiful and wonderful is partly, if not primarily, due to Heather's expert advice and her timely intervention when a wrong choice threatened to be made. With a caring and steady hand, they were guided through everything, a financial disaster was averted, and all other obstacles were overcome. Thank you, Heather!

We viewed over a hundred houses, and you'd think the real estate agent would have called it a day, but no, Hellen and Heather from Carla van den Brink still had the cheerful courage to guide us in a different direction and, so to speak, start all over again—fantastic. So, as an advisor, you give the client all the time and space to explore, search, and, above all, grow in the process. After all, we, with our completely different backgrounds, still had to reach an agreement. And even after that final decision, there was still positive care and attention—something you won't find, so special.

In the weeks before we bought our house, we cycled through Amsterdam, fantasizing about our own home, ideally with a garden. We were looking forward to the search, but also nervous. So we searched for a good real estate agent, and a good friend recommended Carla van den Brink. Isabeau made the whole process feel comfortable, and we felt confident in finding our first home. A big dream has come true: our own house in Amsterdam with a garden!

I wouldn't have wanted to search for an apartment in Amsterdam without Isabeau and Susan. As a single person, I had a small budget, but enough to find something in the housing market. Within two months, I was able to purchase a fantastic apartment. I hadn't considered it myself, but luckily Susan advised me to take a look anyway, and I was immediately sold during the viewing. The perfect location in Amsterdam East, a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony and three-meter-high ceilings—I'm still incredibly happy with it. The personal guidance and advice from Carla van der Brink's team throughout this process were indispensable!

In our Elsenbuiten neighborhood, hardly any houses had been sold yet. Pieter Joep and Isabeau were extremely helpful, paying close attention to developing the right sales strategy. Isabeau leaves nothing to chance and, with her expertise, ensures highly successful viewings. Thanks to his years of experience, Pieter Joep gives you a good understanding of the housing market. We look back on this successful journey with great pleasure.

It seemed like an impossible quest: a two-bedroom apartment with a small garden in Amsterdam. From the very beginning, we'd always preferred Amsterdam Noord. We'd been searching for our first home for quite some time when a friend connected us with Susan. We hit it off right from the start.

Because I wanted to sell a high-end property, a friend who was a former real estate agent recommended Carla van den Brink, among others. I submitted quotes to three real estate agencies. I chose Carla van den Brink, represented by agent Susan Bosma. She estimated the highest selling price for my property: a substantial difference compared to the other agents.

Selling our first apartment was a daunting experience. We weren't sure what to expect. On the recommendation of a good friend, we contacted Susan Bosma. Her professionalism, expertise, and enthusiasm were immediately apparent during our first conversation.

Like many others, we were looking for a new home in Amsterdam. This seemed impossible, as we had quite a few requirements. Were we realistic? Would we even find our dream house in this overheated market?

After being confronted with numerous horror stories about buying a house in an overheated housing market, nothing could be further from the truth. Carla van den Brink Real Estate Agency—in the person of Susan Bosma—guided us expertly and professionally in every aspect, making the various phases flow seamlessly together.

I really wanted to return from Purmerend to my hometown of Amsterdam. But I wondered if that was feasible.
To explore the possibilities, I contacted Carla van den Brink real estate agency and was assigned Susan Bosma as my agent.
Before I put my old house up for sale, she viewed several properties with me, without obligation. I never felt pressured to rush the process.
Susan gave me the confidence I needed to sell my old house. Once I did, things moved quickly. Within a month, I found the house that met all my requirements. And in Amsterdam! Thanks to Susan's efforts, who went above and beyond, I now live in the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam and am thoroughly enjoying myself.
You can imagine which agent I recommend to my friends!