Mie-Lan Kok - Testimonials

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Dear Mie-Lan,

Buying an appartment was not an easy decision, much less deciding which was the appartment I wanted to buy. Mie-Lan and her office provided excellent guidance and support throughout the house hunt, she kept me focused on what I actually wanted of my living space and made sure every visit was in line with these requirements. Most notable for me was Mie-Lan's commitment to seeing the deal go through; she dealt in the most profssional manner with the many aspects of my personal situation, including my choice of mortgage advisor, employment condition, residence situation and marital status. For all of this Mie-Lan has my highest recommendation.

Lucas Borja (Lightspeed Research) (Amsterdam)

With the help of Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency we bought our first house. As it was our first house we had no clue where to begin. We were recommended to seek Mie-Lans help by some colleagues and we are very glad we did.

From our first meeting with Mie-lan we felt well informed and at ease about the huge undertaking of buying our first house. Mie-Lan was very helpful in explaining all the ins and outs of buying a house in The Netherlands.

Everyone at Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency were always available to answer any questions we had and we were very happy with their service.

We would recommend Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency to anyone; expat or otherwise.

Tricia Fitzgerald, Dave and Aaran Cahill (Boom Chicago) (Amsterdam)

We came in contact with Mie-Lan when we where looking for houses to buy. Even after just one brief encounter, Mie-Lan was very honest in suggesting what would suit us best.
As the search proceeded we decided to contact Mie-Lan again in order to have an agent which would help us dealing with all the legal situations, as well as because she gave us a good first impression. This was a life saver and Mie-Lan took care of the process very delicately, corresponding to our expectations in a very professional but also informal way.
During negotiations Mie-Lan made sure we would have a good deal and until the end of the process she always worked with really good partners which gave us a sense of liability and trust.

So, we are really satisfied that Mie-Lan was our agent as this made the whole buying process a little less scary.

Ana Marquez & Luís Gomes de Abreu (Amsterdam)

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I got the contact details of Mie Lan Kok Estate Agency from friends who recently purchased a home and I wasn’t even sure at the time if I should buy or continue to rent but wanted to take my chances. I though I knew what I wanted already and Mie Lan has been tremendous help to understand the market, availabilities, what I should consider in my decision making as well and needless to say once I found my new home to deal with the legal and paper work which is a pain for any foreigner.

Buying a home may be the most important personal and financial decision anyone makes in their life and Mie Lan Kok Estate Agency totally understands that and makes sure that you are comfortable with your decision and new home. Her calm and friendly personality also helps you with the whole process. Mie Lan, thanks again for all your help, it is truly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Merve Bilgin (Corning) (Amsterdam)

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Hi Mie-Lan,

I was recommended Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency by several colleagues in separate occasions and that couldn't be a coincidence. I first picked a couple of locations in Utrecht and then asked for her assistance. Picking that one place you really like is only the first part of the job! Then came the reality checks on the house, the bidding, the notary... all things which Mie-Lan and her staff take care of. I really appreciated the level of attention dedicated to my case and the skill in preparing and executing the bidding. I ended up with a very good deal, which has left me with more budget for the fun part -furnishing my new home. Thank you once more!

Sincerely,

Luciano Zorzetto (Nike) (Utrecht)

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Hi Mie Lan

I have been a client of Mie Lan’s for a number of years and two homes later I am honored to be able to say that Mie Lan’s work has been exemplary. As an Expat, buying a house can be difficult both from a cultural and logistical perspective. Mie Lan’s approach is needs based and she was quickly able to determine what was important to me in a home. Mie Lan treats each home purchase as if it were a home that she was buying herself. This is not a quality you find every day. Her strength in the negotiation was the determining factor for me to be able to purchase my new home. Mie Lan also helps provide the services that are required to ensure that you have made the right financial decision and the tools to be happy and comfortable in your home. The small attention to details before and after purchasing my new house was what made this experience truly special.

Thank you Mie Lan.

Marianne McMillen (KCI Medical B.V.) (Heemstede)

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Hello Mie-Lan,

I worked as an estate agent before so I first started to look for a house by myself.

After 6 months without finding one, I contacted Mie-Lan and we find my apartment in 6 weeks. I specially appreciated her understanding of my needs avoiding me unnecessary viewing. My work keeping me busy, she organized targeted viewing sessions within my schedule, which was not easy. She negotiated the price for me and helped me to solve legal aspects, I finally saved time and money and I’m a happy owner now. Thank you Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency for your availability, your professionalism and your kindness.

Regards,

Stephane Muller (WebEx) (Amsterdam)

Hi Mie-Lan,

We knew Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency by the introduction of others and we had a very nice experience with her and her assistant. They are custom-oriented, professional and friendly. They offer help before the start and after the end of the buying process. Here are some points of the helps we would recommend:
-Firstly Mie-Lan gave us a clear introduction the procedures of buying a house in the Netherlands and what she can do for us. Very professional and detailed.
-She speaks fluent English and has prepared the documents in English (very important for us as we only know Chinese and English.)
-During house viewing, she gave professional opinions, not only about the quality of the house and the equipment, but also the house value in the future.
-In the bidding process, she helped us buy the house we were most interested in. That is the biggest achievement of our collaboration. Also based on her experience, we avoided some tricks in the bidding, which may bring a very bad result.
-She found an excellent translator for us and solved the problems with the notary.
-The assistant is very nice and has a warm-heart. She always gives positive feedbacks.

We are very happy with the house. We are very grateful to Mie-Lan Estate Agency for their help and would like to recommend them to other expats. We believe that Mie-Lan Estate Agency will not let you down.

Best regards,

Jianjun and Hong Sun (Corus) (Beverwijk)

Hi Mie-Lan,

Thanks for helping me in buying a house (a complex Dutch process, atleast for foreigners). I was made comfortable and was explained the whole process clearly which was really helpful. You are soft spoken but at the same time you are very aggressive when negotiating the price of the property.

And a special thanks to your colleagues at agency who not only helped me in buying the house but also extended the help with refurbishment tips. You were always on time and everything was handled in a very very professional way. Special thanks to you in finding me a great builder to help me with property refurbishment. As I do not speak Dutch, all this was more than helpful. This just shows that you go to any extent in helping your clients.

I really appreciate your help and wish to work with you soon again.

Regards,

Govind Chaturvedi (Amstelveen)

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Hi Mie-Lan,

Mie-Lan was very helpful from the beginning. She took me to many different styles of house and apartment to help me understand what I could afford and also what type of lifestyle I would have - much more than I expected from an estate agent.

Mie-Lan and her colleagues at Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency created a great short list for me and my partner. Mie-Lan was excellent when negotiating the price and the completion date of the house we chose. It was a great comfort to know that I had Mie-Lan's support buying a house in a foreign country.

In addition, all of the contacts that Mie-Lan put me in touch with were also very helpful. Mie-Lan was there all the way through to the signing of the contract which gave me real peace of mind.

Regards

Steve Dalton (JohnsonDiversey) (Utrecht)

Beste Mie-Lan,

Wij willen jullie hierbij erg bedanken voor alles. Jullie hebben samen met onze hypotheekadviseur alles zo goed en snel kunnen regelen en onze complimenten voor jullie deskundigheid en contact en samenwerking en onze complimenten dat jullie in een korte tijd hele proces vanaf het begin zo keurig hebben kunnen regelen en afhandelen. Ook hebben wij tijdens het hele proces van de aankoop van onze nieuwe woning de gehele tijd een heel fijn en vertrouwd gevoel gehad en wisten dat alles goed geregeld en afgehandeld zou worden. Nogmaals bedankt.

Groetjes,

Enda en Nadine Loftus (Gemeente Amsterdam) (Hoofddorp)

Dear Mie-Lan,

Being new arrivals in the Netherlands, we were very fortunate to meet Mie-Lan at our first apartment viewing in Amsterdam. We found Mie-Lan and her team to be extremely professional and highly experienced. Mie-Lan understood our 'wish list' and never wasted anytime by suggesting any properties that were inappropriate. She was able to guide us though the market to find exactly what were looking for, and then negotiated a very good price for it. Most importantly for us, and perhaps unexpectedly, we found Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency to be thoughtful and genuine. They understand the needs and concerns of someone newly arrived in the country in regards to purchasing a property, but also on a personal level. We have already enthusiastically recommended Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency to friends and colleagues, and will continue to do so.

Melanie and James Appelby (Sole Technology, Inc.) (Amsterdam)

Hi Mie-Lan

Thank you so much for all you wonderful and professional service. You have assisted me in finding my home and negotiating a good price. Additionally you were able to give me tips and insights on home construction value. As a single woman I found your service very helpful and reassuring.

Warm regards,

Lora Graff (Genzyme Nederland) (Amstelveen)

Dear Mie-Lan,

Buying a property in a foreign country is not easy. Local regulation and practices may be significantly different from what you are used to. I decided to use the services of Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency and they helped me to solve all issues and to find the house that I was looking for. The process became clear and smooth and I only had to focus in ensuring that the property was meeting my standards. Their help was essential in any step of the process. Without any doubt, I would recommend any expat looking for a new house in the Netherlands to seek their professional service. The house is great. We moved in and we are enjoying a lot.

Kind regards,

Gabriele Sabato (ABN Amro Bank) (Amstelveen)