{"id":15769,"date":"2025-06-05T16:32:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T11:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entrepreneurmirror.com\/?p=15769"},"modified":"2025-06-05T16:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T11:02:09","slug":"meet-steven-looije","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entrepreneurmirror.com\/staging-site\/2025\/06\/05\/meet-steven-looije\/","title":{"rendered":"Steven Looije: Offering Real Estate Expertise for Smart Investments With HUIS Real Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A passionate leader, Steven Looije, the Founder and CEO of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huis.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HUIS Real Estate<\/a>, offers exceptional real estate services combined with reliability. With a down-to-earth mindset, Steven is renowned as a trusted real estate partner, and a foremost Dutch agent in Dubai. Despite adapting to the digital revolution, he maintains a human touch in his services, reflecting his customer-centric approach in the field.<\/p>\n<p>Well-acknowledged for professionalism and transparency in their services, HUIS Real Estate is a Dutch-based agency in Dubai that empowers investors to make the right investment decisions. With a team of trusted and expert agents, Steven Looije has successfully established HUIS as a reliable name in the dynamic real estate sector of Dubai.<\/p>\n<h2>The Beginning: Steven Looije&#8217;s Journey in the Real Estate Landscape<\/h2>\n<p>Born and raised in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Steven Looije had a very down-to-earth mindset while growing up, and still carries it with him. Shifting to Dubai in 2015, he got involved in his family recruitment business, but soon realized his spark for real estate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Dubai was booming. Massive new projects were being launched left and right, and the ambition of the city was contagious. I started diving into the market, learning how things worked, and talking to people in the industry. It didn\u2019t take long before I knew: this is what I wanted to do. I stepped out of the family business and started working as a real estate agent<\/em>,\u201d he mentions. Last year, Steven took a big leap in his career and started his company, HUIS Real Estate, which he calls the best decision he ever made.<\/p>\n<h2>More about HUIS Real Estate: Presence in Dubai<\/h2>\n<p>Steven\u2019s firm, HUIS Real Estate is a Dubai-based agency with a strong Dutch influence, offering reliable services and treating client\u2019s money like their own.<\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing their customer-centric approach, Steven shares, \u201c<em>We currently have a team of eight agents, all really solid people who I trust completely. We don\u2019t believe in heavy sales pressure or shouting the loudest. What matters most to us is giving good, personal advice. Whether someone is investing \u20ac180K or \u20ac2 million, they deserve the full attention. From selecting the right property to handling paperwork, or even opening a bank account, we are always ready to guide our clients<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Leading By Doing: A Successful Leader in the Industry<\/h2>\n<p>Steven Looije believes a good leader is someone who listens before speaking, who\u2019s open to feedback and sees potential where others see risk, and above all, it\u2019s about being human first. \u201c<em>People work better when they\u2019re happy, that\u2019s something I learned from my family early on,\u201d<\/em> he reflects.<\/p>\n<p>At HUIS, Steven ensures the creation of a calm, respectful work environment without any stress culture, as he believes that\u2019s especially important in sales, where pressure is often sky-high. With a strong belief in trust over any targets, Steven adds, \u201c<em>If your team feels supported and your clients feel heard, success follows naturally<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Being Dutch also helps, as I am still the down-to-earth boy from Rotterdam, even when deals get complex or the market moves fast. And, I always try to lead by example, show up, work hard, stay fair, and never panic<\/em>,\u201d he further mentions.<\/p>\n<h2>Adaptability Amidst Tech-Driven Innovations<\/h2>\n<p>By embracing digital tools, right from CRM systems to virtual tours, automated updates, and client dashboards, HUIS has adapted to the digital revolution and tech-driven innovations, but still keeps the human aspect above tech. \u201c<em>People don\u2019t invest in Dubai real estate because of a fancy funnel<\/em>,\u201d he adds, \u201c<em>They invest because they feel heard, respected, and confident in the advice they\u2019re getting. So we keep it personal, always<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Words of Wisdom For Beginners<\/h2>\n<p>For someone just starting out in the field of real estate, Steven suggests first learning to be patient. Real estate in Dubai can look flashy from the outside, but it\u2019s hard work. Gaining an in-depth knowledge of the field, including contracts, laws, payment plans, neighborhoods, developer reputations, and more, is crucial to sustaining in this industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Don\u2019t focus on making quick money; rather, focus on building real relationships. Listen more than you speak and don\u2019t fake knowledge but ask questions. If you don\u2019t know something, say it and go find the answer. People respect honesty more than a perfect sales pitch. Additionally, treat every deal as if it were your own investment, rather than pushing it to a client. And lastly, build your own brand. Avoid copying other agents, figure out what makes you different and lean into it. In a market like Dubai, personality and trust go a long way<\/em>,\u201d Steven suggests.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Steven Looije on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stevenlooije\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find HUIS Real Estate on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/huisrealestate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> and visit their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huis.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.huis.ae\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read :-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurmirror.com\/staging-site\/meet-sasa-pejic-pannon-groupns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Trusted Name in Finance and Investment Consulting: Sasa Pejic as the CEO of Pannon GroupNS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurmirror.com\/staging-site\/meet-dr-sari-abwa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Sari Abwa, Engineering the Future: How Experience and Passion Shape Aconvest\u2019s Sustainable Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A passionate leader, Steven Looije, the Founder and CEO of HUIS Real Estate, offers exceptional real estate services combined with reliability. 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