Frits Markus talks about how he stepped out of the family business and founded Markant NVM Real Estate Agents. Soon, Frits became one of the most active, well-known én vocal members of the NVM. In the conversation, Frits talks about his time as chairman of the Board of Directors of Realworks BV. He also shares his views on recent developments in real estate and the housing market.
00:50 Frits' childhood and starting in the family business
04:45 Departure from the family business and starting on his own
10:46 Becoming active within the NVM
13:26 NVM Rotterdam
15:12 Board of Directors of Realworks
21:33 The start of Funda
28:08 The conflicts over the direction of Funda
34:24 Shareholders of Funda
39:39 Price inflation by real estate agents with a low asking price
47:59 Manipulation and price inflation through the bidding log
53:05 Elderly people moving up in the housing market
1:02:04 Salaries are too important for a mortgage
1:03:30 Frits' wish for the real estate industry
1:05:25 The free real estate profession
00:30 Growing up
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