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Meet the team

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  Kees Kemp

  Estate Agent | Partner

  ‘We aren’t a marketing label selling our own brand, we are selling your home’, emphasises Kees, who values honesty and expertise above everything else. For a company that works with high-end clients, Kees knows that what Broersma offers cannot be bought. ‘We offer interest, authenticity, and integrity, that’s our added value.’ ‘Many clients are repeat customers, and they tell family and friends about Broersma,’ says Kees. ‘When the client appreciates our services and shares them with others, I know we’ve built a great company.’ Kees studied Construction and Commercial Engineering at vocational college in Gouda. When he came out of the service, he ended up in real estate almost by accident because there was so little work available during the recession. ‘I started from scratch, got my licenses, grew as a person and an entrepreneur, and have been co-owner of Broersma since 1997,’ says Kees, who also facilitates training opportunities for everyone in the company. ‘This is a dynamic industry that’s constantly changing along with the economic situation. After thirty years in the business, there are things that still surprise me sometimes, positively and negatively’, says Kees, who is known around the office as Mr Broersma. His knowledge and experience run counter to the oft-repeated adage that the Amsterdam housing market is overheated: ‘This is nothing new under the sun, is it? At Broersma, we believe in nuance because we have experience and in-depth knowledge, we keep an eye on the trends and market conditions, and we keep innovating.’

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  Nanneke Koopman

  New Build Specialist | Partner

  'I like to share my passion for the business with others,’ says Nanneke, who, in addition to her work at Broersma, also teaches at the Academy for Real Estate. With strategic insight and engaging empathy, she points out how important it is to look at social trends and listen carefully to the client: ‘My personal motivation in my work is to support people in this exciting phase of their lives.’ Nanneke intentionally chose to specialise in new builds 15 years ago and took the Residential Market Consultant course at the Academy for Real Estate. She researches, analyses, and advises on housing developments. ‘Because of our close relationships with people who are looking for a home, we know what people dream about. I like to share that knowledge.’ She focusses on dispelling doubts. Like the young woman who came with her father to buy her first property. ‘Her main concern was whether the bedroom had enough room for her shoe collection,’ Nanneke says. She decided to take her to an interior designer, who designed an elegant shelving unit that made ingenious use of the space. ‘It proved to be just what she needed, and we closed the deal.’