In Curaçao, HomesByYou is a new concept, but in the Netherlands, it has long ceased to be an experiment. The idea is simple: sell your home for a fixed fee, where you as the seller conduct the viewings, and the real estate agent provides all professional support. Transparent, affordable, and modern.
But how do we know that this really works? To answer that, let’s take a look at the Netherlands, where this concept has existed for nearly twenty years and has convinced a large group of sellers.
The rise of internet real estate agents in the Netherlands
In 2005, Makelaarsland was founded, the first major internet real estate agent in the Netherlands. Their approach was innovative: no high commission, but one fixed fee. Thanks to smart digital tools, sellers could participate more actively in the process, for example, by conducting the viewings themselves.
Since then, several providers have joined. Together, they have sold tens of thousands of homes and built a strong market share, especially in the price range where commission amounts quickly add up. According to Makelaarsland, more than 57,000 homes have been sold through this model, with an average customer rating of 9.1 on Funda. That says a lot about the satisfaction of Dutch sellers.
Why Dutch sellers are so enthusiastic
What makes this model so successful? From customer reviews and the way these companies are growing, three things stand out:
Cost savings
Where a traditional real estate agent in the Netherlands charges an average of 1.5–2% commission (for a house priced at €400,000 can easily be €6,000–€8,000), a fixed fee provides immediate clarity and often saves thousands of euros.Transparency
No surprises afterwards. You know upfront exactly what the service costs. This builds trust and makes the choice easier.More involvement
Many sellers actually prefer to conduct the viewings themselves. After all, they know the house and the neighborhood best. The agent handles the marketing, negotiations, and legal settlement, while the seller retains control.
The result? A faster sale in many cases, at lower costs, with professional support.
What this means for Curaçao
In Curaçao, we see that agents often charge 4% commission. For a property worth XCG 750,000,- that amounts to XCG 30,000,- or more. That amount can significantly reduce your profits.
HomesByYou offers an alternative: a fixed fee of XCG 5,995,-. You do the viewings; we take care of the rest. This includes professional photography, marketing, legal guidance, and a digital portal where you can find everything neatly organized.
Based on the success in the Netherlands, we know this model works. What is new for Curaçao has already proven to be a successful formula in the Netherlands. It is more affordable, transparent, and efficient – exactly what many home sellers are looking for.
Conclusion
The way houses are sold is changing. While in the Netherlands the fixed-fee model has already helped thousands of homeowners sell successfully, HomesByYou is now bringing this approach to Curaçao.
This way, you benefit from the same advantages:
Saving tens of thousands of guilders
Professional guidance
Keeping control
In other words: You handle the viewings, we handle the rest. Because selling is a team effort.
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