Barbara believes in hard work, relationships, and having chemistry with her clients. “There has to be a click, otherwise a deal will not get done. I bond with my clients and give my full attention to their needs. My motto is, personal service, fast deals, and having fun!”

A native of the Netherlands, Barbara moved to New York City over 20 years ago. She lived downtown in Soho, then moved to Williamsburg and started exploring Brooklyn, and also owns a loft on the Bowery. Barbara, who got her real estate license in 2011, specializes in all facets of the business – rentals, sales, residential and commercial. She is very candid, confident, communicative, and calm even in the most stressful situations.

With a background in finance and art, Barbara is known for her business savvy and creativity. She enjoys traveling and socializing, and has a large international network. Barbara is fluent in several languages – Dutch, English, German, French and Italian – plus has a good understanding of Spanish.

When she is not occupied with helping clients and making deals, she most enjoys traveling, tennis, boxing, running and hot yoga.