It's going to be a long review. Please brace yourselves.
We met Aart as the first makelaar on our home-buying journey, and never felt the need to look any further. From day one, he was understanding, patient, and refreshingly honest. As first-time buyers, we were pretty clueless, but Aart was a steady guide: calm when we panicked, clear when we were confused, and quietly persistent in making sure we didn’t compromise on what truly mattered. No pressure, no rush just grounded advice with our best interests at heart.
Over time, we ended up seeing more than 35 houses together (yes, thirty-five!), and Aart remained just as patient and attentive at house 35 as he was at house number one.
He’d often say, with calm certainty, “Don’t worry, your house will come to you.” And yes, it did. Funnily enough, while we usually did the shortlisting, the house we ended up buying was one that he had picked for us. Trust Aart to know better.
We also had the pleasure of doing a few viewings with his son Rick, who clearly shares not just Aart’s knowledge of the market, but also his warm and approach.
Having spent decades in Amersfoort, Aart knows the city inside out: the buildings, the builders, and the quiet stories behind each neighbourhood. That local wisdom shows in both the big picture and the fine print.
If you’re starting your home search, do yourself a favour and meet the Van Hells. in our experience, Aart was not just a makelaar, he’s the kind of person who reminds you that even in a fast-paced housing market, there’s still room for patience, integrity, and heart. We didn’t just find a house with him, we found it because of him. And for that, we’ll always be grateful ❤️🌻.
