Makkinga had already been a household name in the Lochem region for over 20 years when Jenne de Haan and his colleague Marcel Schippers joined the company in April 2011. Under the name De Haan Schippers, we have continued to build an excellent reputation. Together we have a wealth of experience in all facets of real estate, and we know the local and regional market like no other. The affiliation with Baerz & Co underlines our position in the highest market segment in our working area.

The town of Lochem and its surroundings, in the northern part of the Achterhoek in the eastern Netherlands, is known as a lovely place to live. The village of Gorssel is situated on the IJssel, the most beautiful river in the Netherlands, halfway between the charming old Hanseatic towns of Deventer and Zutphen. From about a century ago, Lochem and Gorssel became popular with wealthy entrepreneurs who wanted to build new residences in a pleasant natural environment. The many beautiful villas and country houses in our working area date from that period. This rural and wooded part of the country, with towns and villages such as Borculo, Diepenheim, Ruurlo and Vorden, offers a quiet place of residence full of natural beauty within travelling distance from the hustle and bustle in the Randstad.

Our clients choose the real estate agent that suits them, because each of us has a personal style, specialties and areas of interest. Marcel makes good use of his extensive personal and business network. You can count on him when it comes to doing your bidding and closing the deal. In his view, choosing the right advisor and broker is crucial in the world of real estate, whether you are buying or selling. “We always have our eye on the tangible benefits, fully exploiting our market knowledge and paying attention to every detail because yes, in the end it is all about the result."