The thought of groups of strangers in your living room or a conspicuous ‘For Sale’ sign in the front garden in Heemstede can be quite off-putting. Fortunately, the discretion of a silent auction the perfect solution for taking the next step in your housing journey in 2026, quietly and without prying eyes.
With a private sale, you are consciously opting for a behind-the-scenes approach. Your property will not be prominently featured on major public platforms, and no eye-catching sign will be placed in the garden. Instead, we harness the power of our network to achieve your goals. At Overspaern Makelaardij, we have an extensive database of active, seriously interested buyers. We only approach people whose housing requirements and budget are a perfect match for your property.
This process is highly targeted and personalised. We match your property with our own network of buyers in the Haarlem region and share it discreetly with fellow estate agents. In this way, we create an exclusive market for your property. Are you curious to find out how we can tailor this to your specific situation? Read more about our unique approach at the selling your house.
Every sales strategy has two sides to it. To help you decide whether this approach is right for you, we’ve set out the key considerations clearly. We’re not going to sugar-coat things here, so that you can make an informed decision.
The advantages of this discreet approach:
The drawbacks to bear in mind:
Whether this anonymous approach is right for you depends entirely on your personal circumstances and goals. Some sellers prefer to explore the market at their own pace whilst their new home is still under construction. Others simply value their privacy highly or own a unique property in the luxury segment that requires a targeted, exclusive approach.
As an NVM estate agent, we always provide you with honest and practical advice. Together, we look at the realistic market value, current demand in the neighbourhood and your personal plans. We tailor the presentation and the information to be shared precisely to your wishes. This way, you remain fully in control, whilst our friendly team works tirelessly behind the scenes to achieve the best possible result for you.
When the property is actively on the market, we promote it widely on Funda, social media and with a ‘For Sale’ sign in the garden. With a private sale, the property remains off the radar. In this case, we only offer the property within our own network of active buyers and fellow estate agents.
The property will not appear on public platforms such as Funda. However, it can be shown to house hunters who have specifically registered for the private listing, either via a secure login portal or discreetly on our own website.
Absolutely. Many sellers start off ‘quietly’ to gauge how the market reacts to the asking price. If the desired result isn’t achieved, or if you’d like to reach a wider audience after all, we can adjust the sales strategy straight away and actively promote the property.
To determine the correct asking price, our NVM-registered valuer carries out a thorough valuation. An official, validated NWWI valuation report is only required once the buyer applies for a mortgage with a lender.
No, at Overspaern Makelaardij we operate a clear and transparent pricing structure. Whether you opt for an active sales campaign or a discreet private sale, the agreed commission rates remain clear and unchanged from the outset.
