"We're almost there," thought Elsemieke and Ruben when they contacted our agency after they'd already found a house. On the advice of family members, they decided to enlist our help as their real estate agent, and that proved invaluable when crucial questions arose during the final stages. Fortunately, everything worked out well, and they're clearly enjoying their new home. "Isabeau guided us through everything so effectively. She was sharp, engaged, well-informed, and very accessible. That's truly special and very reassuring."

Working with Carla van den Brink Real Estate Agents feels familiar and natural. Like us, they are true Amsterdam entrepreneurs, with a heart for the city and its people. Our family has been connected to Amsterdam for generations. In 1970, we opened Arnold Cornelis pastry shop on Van Baerlestraat, and later on Elandsgracht as well. Since then, we have welcomed Amsterdammers to moments of celebration in various stages of life. This is also what has connected Carla van den Brink to Amsterdammers since 1979. Both are family businesses with the same passion for craftsmanship, personal attention, and connecting generations. Leny Cornelis sold her house with the Carla van den Brink team. We were also able to count on them when finding a new home for Linda and Maaik. Linda's daughter, Esmée, now lives on Van Baerlestraat again. Thus, the circle of generations in Amsterdam is complete. For us, Carla van den Brink Real Estate Agents is more than just a real estate agency. They know the city inside and out and think along with you at every stage of life, in a way that truly suits Amsterdam.

Her life of traveling the world means she works with different standards and expectations, and she herself is incredibly driven to be flexible. And that's where the fundamental connection immediately came: selling together, wanting to experience the process as something light, being accessible to each other, and acting with taste, decisiveness, and knowledge. She enjoyed it. So did we.
"Your lack of bias, the flexibility of switching gears, and the fundamental understanding that communication is primarily about listening—that's where both Helen and Heather excelled." She laughs. "Yes, I know I'm demanding, I'm very aware of that..."

Because I wanted to sell a high-end property, a friend who was a former real estate agent recommended Carla van den Brink, among others. I submitted quotes to three real estate agencies. I chose Carla van den Brink, represented by agent Susan Bosma. She estimated the highest selling price for my property: a substantial difference compared to the other agents.