About
Professional Summary
I look at the long-term value in my work, and therefore I look at the relationship with my clients as long term as well. I am constantly looking at the choices my clients need to make, and how I can assist them in making the best choice. I have worked for some of my clients for more than 15 years. My work, and that of my team, is based on confidence and trust. For me, these are the key values that I bring to my clients.
Accomplishments
A number of transactions on behalf of Stichting Arkin (sale of a large complex at Sarphatistraat 8.14, Amsterdam, Extension of one of their locations in Amersfoort and a relocation in Utrecht. The sale of two medical centers in Lelystand on behalf of SGGL. Advisory on the sale of 4 locations of the Zorgresidence Zonneburg, Driebergen-Rijssenhout
Sale of two churces in Haarlem on behalf of the local parish.
Education
I graduated from high school in 1982, and from there continued education in the economic and legal direction. Upon completion of this degree, I began to work for Boer Hartog Hooft in Amsterdam, which then went to merge in November 2010 with Colliers International. At BHH, and Colliers International, my real estate education began, and continues to be interesting to me. After the merge with Aos we created a large team specialized in the end users. Within this team, Occupier Services, we have architects, project managers, workplace advisors and real estate advisors in house. Since a number of years my specialism is being a real advisor with a focus on social real estate (retirment and age care and churches).
Membership Involvements
I am a member of the Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM), I am registered as Real Estate agent and Valuator in the so called VastgoedCert., Joined SIOR since December 2011.
I am member of the financial committee of the NVM since 2013.
Since 2007 I am the compliance officer for Colliers in The Netherlands.
Been appointed as member of the board of Zorgvastgoed.nl as per January 1st 2020
Clients
I am in the business for almost 35 years I have a long list of clients which I worked for or still working for. These clients are: Philips Healthcare, Fluke, Arkin, Vestia, Laurens Care, Amstelring, Vluchtelingwerk Amstel tot Zaan, KNAW, Aon, Stichting Arq, ISD Bollenstreek, Sectie5, Ontzorgd Leven Investments and many other clients both in the social oriented organizations (parishes and dioces Haarlem Amsterdam).
Services
My Team
My Team
I started my career at Colliers International the Netherlands in 2017. I joined the Agency team in the Amsterdam Region and was advising landlords and real estate investors on their real estate portfolio. Since September 2018 I joined the Tenant Representation team to advise office occupiers within the Greater Amsterdam and Utrecht region.
Next to my work in the Tenant Rep team, I am also member of the Colliers Young Sounding Board and advising the management board of Colliers The Netherlands on strategic topics.
1) Real Estate Studies;
2) Practical real estate consulting;
3) Business Valuation.
Since April 2019 I am a junior valuer at Colliers Amsterdam. I'm looking forward to improve my skills and become a valuer and also help Colliers grow and move forward in the feature.
Maud van Vlerken
Research Consultant
Amsterdam
November 2013, Maud started as Junior Valuer at Colliers International Eindhoven, after finishing a MSc. in Urban Geography and a BBA in Real Estate. In January 2016, Maud joined Research & Consultancy at Colliers International Amsterdam.
I am responsible for research consultancy within the Dutch Industrial & Logistics team (since 2017) and the Dutch Healthcare team (since 2018).
I am member of the Colliers Young Sounding Board. This internal advisory body for talents up to 35 years advises the board in the company strategy.
After finishing his Masters degree at the University of the West of England in Bristol, United Kingdom, Brian started to work as a valuer in the real estate industry. At valuations his focus was on the residential investment market. His clients were institutional and private investors, family offices and developers. Brian has also experience working at an Pan-European investor responsible for the German and Dutch portfolio.
Since 2020 Brian is part of the Colliers Capital Markets team, his focus is on Residential investments, advising clients in acquisitition / disposition processes.