Marieke van der Schaaf

Office Manager

The story behind Marieke van der Schaaf

Marieke van der Schaaf has been a valued force at VLIEG Makelaars in Haarlem for more than three years, where she has been welcomed with open arms. Before joining VLIEG, Marieke worked for a large event organization for many years.

Moved seventeen times

Marieke has moved as many as seventeen times in her life, including three times to a home she bought herself. These experiences not only made her an expert in moving, but also gave her good insight into what people are looking for in a home and everything that comes with it.

Desire to work in inside sales

When she applied to VLIEG, Marieke was clear about her desire to work full-time in inside sales with her experience in real estate, her knowledge about Haarlem, close to home. Her motivation was clear: find a place where she could use her experience and knowledge to help others. Now, with grown children studying and living in rooms, she contributes daily with pleasure and expertise to clients’ experiences.

What does Marieke van der Schaaf mean to VLIEG?

Marieke van der Schaaf is indispensable within the VLIEG Makelaars team. She provides support to her colleagues (including the three brokers) and is always available to VLIEG’s clients. Whether it’s opening the door, scheduling appointments for sales, purchases, appraisers, building inspections or preparing purchase agreements and maintaining all records. Marieke makes sure it runs like clockwork. Her workday is anything but boring.

Marieke guides clients from start to finish, having a special affinity for those who feel less confident. Her goal is to guide them through the entire process in a way that goes as smoothly as possible. Mariekes ability to bring calm to stressful situations, combined with her expertise and personal approach, makes her a valuable asset to both the team and VLIEG’s clients.

For what qualities is Marieke known?

Marieke van der Schaaf is known for her smooth talk and ability to shift gears quickly. She is someone who loves hustle and bustle and can prioritize, keeping an overview in the most hectic situations. Marieke loves working with her female colleagues; together they form “a real power team.” This collaboration, full of enthusiasm and mutual support, highlights how effectively they work with each other. In addition, she is someone who can work well under pressure, a quality that is indispensable at VLIEG Realtors.

What makes you happy?

“I get happy from success stories and the good reviews we receive. When I’m at work, busy and everything is running smoothly, I feel at my best. A good review, especially one with a personal story, means a lot to me. To me, every sale and purchase that goes through the steps properly is a success story. The best feeling comes when you notice that daily commitment and dedication really make a difference,” explains Marieke.

Will VLIEG become your broker?

VLIEG is the real estate agent of Haarlem. Here you will find a team of dedicated professionals, each with their own specialization, ready to guide you through one of the most important decisions in your life. Whether you want to buy, sell, or just find out what a home is worth, at VLIEG you are assured of a free valuation and an honest estimate of the WOZ value. Choose VLIEG’s expertise and personalized approach, and make your real estate experience a success. Will VLIEG become your broker?

Marieke van der Schaaf

Office Manager

Marieke van der Schaaf is commercial assistant at VLIEG Haarlem. This she does with great pleasure. She is very knowledgeable and makes sure everyone is helped in a nice way at VLIEG. On this page you will learn more about Marieke and discover what Marieke means to VLIEG.