The certainty of professionalism
Since there is no more legal swearing-in, everybody can call him/herself an estate agent of valuer. A risky development, given the (financial) interests are involved in buying and selling real estate. That’s why VastGoedCert was founded in 2004, an industry wide platform that registers certified estate agents and valuers in real estate, based on their level of skills.
Certification
The VastGoedCert register is divided in 4 industry compartments: Living/Small Business, Business real estate, Rural estate and WOZ.
To be included in one or more compartments a real estate agent or valuer has to prove that he meets all required professional standards for this compartment. In order to reach this goal both a basis theory test as well as a specialised theory- and practically orientated test have to be successfully finalised at an independent examination body. With the certificates for all three components the overall certification can be applied for. Only after the final certification registration in the VastGoedCert takes place.
Keeping up is mandatory
To remain registered in the VastGoedCert, registered estate agents and valuers are required to do a recertification every 5 years. This to show that they keep up with available expert knowledge. A step forward compared to the past, when there was hardly any attention for development.
How do I recognise a good estate agent of valuer?
You recognise VastGoedCert certified estate agents and valuers by their title RMT (Real estate agent, valuer VastGoedCert). Certified experts in the fields of Business real estate, rural estate and WOZ-valuers carry the title RT (Register-valuer VastGoedCert).