Welkom! Welcome to the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a small but strategically important country in the European
community. Densely populated, with over 16 million people inhabiting a country
no larger than half the size of Maine, the larger part of the population is
concentrated in the Randstad region with major cities like Amsterdam (the
capital), the Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Dutch society has always been
renowned for its ability to adapt to foreign conditions and many Dutch people
speak multiple languages, are highly educated and internationally oriented. It
is not surprising, therefore, that many international corporations have chosen
the Netherlands for their European headquarters. If you're thinking of moving to
Europe, visit our site. You'll love the Netherlands!
Real Estate in the Netherlands
During the last three years, the number of residential real estate transactions
stabilized after years of dramatic growth. Nevertheless, the market seems to be
signaling a new but more gradual ascent. Price trends vary strongly per region.
Any national average therefore has to be considered a statistical number rather
than a realistic number. Where some regions have shown an increase in prices,
other regions have shown no increase at all or even a slight decrease in price.
On the whole, prices rose only slightly with 2.5% in 2004, which is a realistic
expression of consumer confidence in the economy in general and in the real
estate market in particular. Specifically, the upper end of the market has shown
an almost total lack of demand.
About ERA in the Netherlands
ERA Netherlands was founded in the city of Utrecht in 1994. It was the very
first international residential real estate franchise brand in the Dutch market.
ERA Netherlands added unique value to brokers via thorough business planning,
establishing specific management and financial targets together with their
brokers, implementing an array of creative integrated marketing programs for
buyer and sellers, and established professional training programs for brokers
but also programs adapted for the entire office staff.
Today, ERA Netherlands has grown to close to 180 professional real estate
offices covering nearly every major and medium size town. The goal for ERA
Netherlands is to achieve total market penetration of 25% with about 225 offices.
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