Rated 5 out of 5
Personal, sharp, and effective. The right buyer came through his network.
Ton Hendrix Family
Seller
Trust from the very first contact. After the purchase, we also entrusted Willem with the sale of our home.
Sandrine Benoit
Buyer
Direct, professional, and reliable. A strong partner to work with.
Bruno Marques, real estate partner
Agent / Partner

About me

My name is Willem van Veenendaal.
I founded Van Veenendaal Real Estate based on the belief that real estate should be more personal — and, in today’s market, it needs to be.

Too often, the industry is driven by processes, structures, and volume. I believe it can be done differently — and better.

My way of working is direct, personal, and results-driven. You work with me. Short lines, clear communication, and full involvement from the first contact to the closing of the deal.

Over the years, I have built a strong international network of buyers, sellers, and partners. This network gives my clients access to opportunities that are not always visible on the open market. The best deals rarely come through standard channels — they often happen within the network, where access and timing come together.

I primarily work with international clients who value quality, discretion, and a personal approach.

In addition, I work with a carefully selected portfolio of properties, where quality, presentation, and positioning take priority over volume. Each property is chosen deliberately and aligned with the right audience.

I don’t see my role as a traditional agent, but as an advisor and connector — someone who thinks ahead, adds perspective, and, when needed, operates outside conventional paths to achieve the right result.

I regularly take clients out on the water — an environment where conversations unfold differently and decisions are often made more naturally and intuitively.
Out on the water, you truly get to know each other — and that’s where the best conversations happen.

I work with clients who value discretion, speed, and a personal approach — and who understand that trust is the foundation of every successful collaboration.

You don’t work with an agency at a distance. You work with me.

Van Veenendaal Real Estate stands for a different way of working: personal, flexible, and guided by a clear vision. Less noise, more focus. Less standard, more tailored.

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My Team

Kathleen Grant
Real Estate Advisor
Keith Bailey
Real Estate Advisor
Danielle Murray
Real Estate Advisor
Thomas Stevens
Real Estate Advisor
Maria Valaschez
Real Estate Advisor

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