Consultant · Valencia

Dean Olsthoorn

I have been living happily in Valencia for several years now and I know how special it is to find your own place here. I use that experience to guide buyers in the Valencia region. Personal, involved and without any fuss.

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About Dean

How I ended up in this role

My bond with Valencia started in 2018, when I lived here for a while during my Commercial Economics studies. I quickly fell in love with the city, the surroundings and the way of life. In 2022 my girlfriend and I took the step of moving to Valencia. The plan was to stay for one year; we are now more than four years on and feel completely at home here.

After my studies I always worked in commercial roles, where sales and real estate regularly came together. I now bring that commercial experience, combined with my knowledge of Valencia and my own experience of living here, into guiding buyers.

I started at Costa Select as a sales agent, mainly following up leads and having the first conversations with buyers. I soon noticed how well this work suited me: the combination of personal contact, commerce, real estate and life in Spain felt like an immediate match. After four months I got the chance to move up to consultant, a step that felt entirely natural.

Outside of work I am someone who enjoys life. I love the Spanish way of living: a terrace in the sun, good food and heading out with my girlfriend. I am also keen on sport, so you will regularly find me on the padel or golf course. Working hard and enjoying life to the full is what makes living in Valencia so good for me.

Expertise

What I know inside out

01

Apartments in the city of Valencia

I know the city of Valencia very well and help you find the apartment and the neighbourhood that fit your life.

  • · City centre
  • · Neighbourhoods
  • · City living
02

The region around Valencia

Outside the city I am at home in the surrounding area too, all the way to the Costa Blanca North.

  • · Nearby area
  • · Coast
  • · Costa Blanca North
03

From newcomer to feeling at home

I know myself what it is like to start here as a newcomer, and I use that experience so you can choose with confidence.

  • · Own experience
  • · Personal
  • · Honest advice
My region

Valencia and the surrounding area

I know the city of Valencia very well, and I am at home in the surrounding area and the Costa Blanca North too. I know myself what it is like to start here as a newcomer and eventually find your place.

Off-market listings reach me through my network, so I often hear early what is happening, before it comes to the wider market.

What makes the Valencia region so special is its variety: the city, the beach, the easy access to the airport and a good balance between expats and locals. There is something here for everyone.

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Approach

How we work

The standard Costa Select approach, the same for every client and every consultant. From the first introduction to well beyond the handover of the keys, we follow these five fixed phases.

  1. 01 / 05

    Introduction & strategy

    Your goals, regions, budget and use. Together we build a search profile that fits. (2 to 4 weeks)

  2. 02 / 05

    Search & shortlist

    Property portals, off-market listings and our own network. You receive a short, carefully made shortlist. (4 to 8 weeks)

  3. 03 / 05

    Negotiating

    We negotiate on your behalf: without emotion, but sharply, based on comparable sales. (1 to 3 weeks)

  4. 04 / 05

    Due diligence & legal

    Lawyer, valuation, technical inspection and tax calculation. We coordinate everything. (3 to 6 weeks)

  5. 05 / 05

    Completion & aftercare

    Handover, keys, registration, insurance and aftercare in the first year. (1 to 2 weeks plus aftercare)

What clients say about me

Personal and genuine

What comes back most often is that my guidance is personal and genuine. I take a real interest in my clients, and people notice that.

I listen to what matters to you and think along with you, without fuss and without talking you into anything. For me it is not just about finding a property, but about genuinely helping you through an important step in your life.

For me a purchase is only a success when you receive your keys with a smile and look back on it with a good feeling.

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Contact

How to reach me

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One conversation, no obligations. We discuss your situation, I give honest advice, and you decide whether a next step makes sense.