Homes for Expats Reviews 17

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  1. Real Estate Agency
  2. Apartment Rental Agency
  3. Real Estate Agents

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At Homes for Expats, we're more than just a real estate company, we're a group of expats who are not only dedicated but passionate about assisting our fellow expats navigate the Dutch housing market. Choosing Homes for Expats means choosing a reputable and reliable partner equipped with profound market knowledge and years of experience. We are consistently striving to exceed expectations, booming the Dutch expat real estate experts you can truly count on. Our commitment to service excellence is evident in our proven track record and many satisfied clients who've trusted us with their housing journey.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Homes for Expats

Highly recommend Homes for Expats!
Cherene assisted us in 2022 with buying our home in the Netherlands and I recently contacted her again for some input on renovations. From the very first correspondence with Cherene to the most recent (years after) we were impressed with her swift responses and professionalism and throughout the process she did not disappoint - she exceeded our expectations!
Buying your first home is always stressful, but buying a home as an expat is a completely different ball game. Cherene ensured a quick, smooth and exciting process and helped us realize our dream in record time. Years later she is still available to give advice and we are most appreciative of her dedication to excellent service delivery. Thank you Cherene - I would recommend you a thousand times over.

February 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

We had a great experience working with Nicky. She was patient with our needs and preferences and we found the perfect house! Highly recommend

April 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They kept me sane.

Nicky and Homes for Expats literally helped us keep our sanity through this huge life change. Nicky was always available for my questions and concerns. Then she found us a beautiful home in the heart of Maastricht. Do yourself a favor and hire them. Worth every cent.

March 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

She is awesome

She is awesome! She is “on your side”. The only real estate agent that makes you feel in control. It would have been hard without her. We were lucky to have her in this journey.

April 4, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Sarthak,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my absolute pleasure to assist you in buying your home.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Homes For Expats

Homes For Expats did a great job finding a house for our family. Nicky and the Homes for Expats team were very cordial and professional and they found a great home for our family. If you are stressed about finding a good place, look no further, Nicky and Homes for Expats have your back!

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Eduardo,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy to hear you had such a great experience. It was our absolute pleasure to assist you in finding a home in the Netherlands.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cherene and co was absolutely amazing

Cherene and co was absolutely amazing
Every detail explained every process walked through
Her professionalism and work ethic is top class!
Got us what we wanted and needed was honest with feedback absolutely fantastic!
#littlebitofmagic

June 1, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Tarryn,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my absolute pleasure to assist you in buying your home and making magic happen ;)
Thank you for trusting us with such a big decision and for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicky from Homes for Expats is Amazing!

Nicky from Homes for Expats was amazing!
She helped my partner and I find an apartment that fit our needs and accomodated our wants. Nicky made an otherwise difficult ordeal into an enjoyable experience and wonderful introduction to the Netherlands. I can not recommend Homes for Expats, and, subsequently Nicky enough!

February 9, 2026
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Dear Andrew,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy to hear you had such a great experience. It was our absolute pleasure to assist you in relocating and finding a home in the Netherlands.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Homes for Expats when moving to…

We used Homes for Expats when moving to the Netherlands and we were incredibly impressed with them. We had originally planned to go with a different company and we’re told that there were not many apartments available for us. We were growing increasingly and frustrated with that other company and I reached out to a friend to express my frustration. He recommended Homes for Expats and that same day that I was told there wasn’t much out there for us regarding a home with cats. Homes for Expats showed me seven apartments!!! They were amazing, professional, and I won’t do another transaction without them. I have recommended them to everyone. When we arrived our agent went above and beyond we felt like we were very well taken care of. Thank you Homes for Expats!!

December 9, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Amy,
Thank you so much for your kind words. Thank you for your trust in us with your relocation. It was our absolute pleasure to assist you with both your relocation and finding you a home in the Netherlands for both your family and your pets.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome service

The Dutch housing market for me is incredibly frustrating and stressful to navigate, and finding a property would have been impossible if it weren't for Cherene and her team. She is always available for a call and has seemingly an endless amount of patience.
The most important for me though is her being the voice of reason to know when to walk away from a deal, because after months of searching you find yourself just wanting to settle on anything.
She understands the market and when its good value vs overpaying, and she has a lazer eye to spot any defects or potential costly repairs

I subsequently needed to relocate due to work, and my first call again was to Cherene to help me with the sale of my property.
Lauren assisted with finding an apartment to rent in the meantime, and now Yvette is assisting me with my next purchase. Such good service that I went back twice!

I'd have absolutely zero hesitation in recommending Homes-For-Expats

May 30, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Tony,
Thank you for your trust in us over the years to help you with every aspect of your housing journey. It has been our pleasure to assit you.
Thank you for always choosing Homes for Expats.
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t have wished for a better…


I couldn’t have wished for a better makelaar. Cherene supported me through buying and selling, and Lauren with renting, and at every step they put me as a person first.
From the very beginning, they were incredibly empathetic, attentive, and professional, always listening carefully to my needs and making sure I felt understood. What meant the most to me is that they never made me feel alone in the process — I felt supported, guided, and reassured the entire time.

They explained everything clearly, made all the processes much easier, and were always available when I needed advice or reassurance. Their attention to detail and genuine care gave me so much peace of mind.

Honestly, I couldn’t have found someone better. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional, and truly human makelaar who makes a stressful process feel safe and manageable.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Sinzi,
Thank you for your trust in us over the years to help you with every aspect of your housing journey. It has been our pleasure to assit you.
Thank you for always choosing Homes for Expats.
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Home buying made simple

I would like to compliment Cherene and her team for their excellent and personalised service. Being relatively new to the Dutch housing market, they helped make the process of buying a new home easy and pain-free. Thank you again for all your assistance!

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Roberto,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my absolute pleasure to assist you in buying your home.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Homesforexpats

Cherene has really been invaluable in her help through the journey of buying a house here in the Netherlands, it's not easy for an expat to navigate through. She's kind, humourous and highly professional. I definitely would recommend her to anyone looking to go through the process of buying a house in the Netherlands. Thank you Cherene!

March 2, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my absolute pleasure to assist you in buying your home.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience!!!

Amazing experience!!!

Cherene and her team are absolutely amazing, we had our eyes set on a home just perfect for our family and they made it happen. Without her it would have been impossible.

Thank you so much for making this journey so easy and possible.

March 3, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Tomas,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my absolute pleasure to assist you in buying your home.
Thank you for trusting us with such an important decision as buying a home, and thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly satisfied

We arrived in the Netherlands knowing that finding a home can be challenging. Our daughter had engaged with Homes For Expats and was extremely satisfied, so she connected us to one of their associates. Our experience was better than we expected. The agent listened to our needs and desires, and quickly found several options within our budget that met all of our criteria. She then provided assistance with securing the home we chose and we had a lease finalized in less than a week. Homes For Expats also provided assistance with setting up our utilities and explained how to work with our Gemmente to get registered. We highly recommend Homes For Expats and will use them again ourselves when we move this coming summer.

March 1, 2026
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Glen,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy to hear you had such a great experience. It was our absolute pleasure to assist you in relocating and finding a home in the Netherlands.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Choose Homes for Expats!!

Our experience with Homes for Expats was amazing. We worked with Nicky, but the entire team was wonderful and truly go above and beyond. We had a really difficult situation when first moving to the Netherlands and Homes for Expats helped pull us up so we could succeed. Not only with housing but also guidance, kindness, and a wealth of helpful knowledge. I highly recommend Homes for Expats.

April 14, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Hannah,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy to have assisted you and also to hear you had such a great experience with us. It was our absolute pleasure to assist you in relocating and finding a home in the Netherlands.
Thank you for choosing Homes for Expats!
Kind regards,
Cherene

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't recommend

Don't recommend. My experience was beyond terrible.

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Homes for Expats

Dear Vos,

We have no idea who you are nor do we have any record of speaking to you. You sound like someone who is trying to damage our excellent reputation. If you have indeed worked with us I would be happy to discuss your experience and would like to see your documented proof thereof but seeing we have no recorded proof of any interaction with you I strongly refute your false claims.

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