ERA Worldwide

The Netherlands is a small but strategically important country in the European community. Densely populated, with over 16 million people inhabiting a country no larger than half the size of Maine, the larger part of the population is concentrated in the Randstad region with major cities like Amsterdam (the capital), the Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Dutch society has always been renowned for its ability to adapt to foreign conditions and many Dutch people speak multiple languages, are highly educated and internationally oriented. It is not surprising, therefore, that many international corporations have chosen the Netherlands for their European headquarters. If you're thinking of moving to Europe, visit our site. You'll love the Netherlands!

Real Estate in Netherlands
During the last three years, the number of residential real estate transactions stabilized after years of dramatic growth. Nevertheless, the market seems to be signaling a new but more gradual ascent. Price trends vary strongly per region. Any national average therefore has to be considered a statistical number rather than a realistic number. Where some regions have shown an increase in prices, other regions have shown no increase at all or even a slight decrease in price. On the whole, prices rose only slightly with 2.5% in 2004, which is a realistic expression of consumer confidence in the economy in general and in the real estate market in particular. Specifically, the upper end of the market has shown an almost total lack of demand.

About ERA in Netherlands
ERA Netherlands was founded in the city of Utrecht in 1994. It was the very first international residential real estate franchise brand in the Dutch market.

ERA Netherlands added unique value to brokers via thorough business planning, establishing specific management and financial targets together with their brokers, implementing an array of creative integrated marketing programs for buyer and sellers, and established professional training programs for brokers but also programs adapted for the entire office staff.

Today, ERA Netherlands has grown to close to 180 professional real estate offices covering nearly every major and medium size town. The goal for ERA Netherlands is to achieve total market penetration of 25% with about 225 offices.