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No broker. No middleman.
No act.
I am Ralph de Vries.

Real Estate Operator.

I work with entrepreneurs, owners and investors

who no longer want to waste time and money on noise.

At kitchen tables and in boardrooms
165+ deals
hassle-free

No polished résumé. Just solid results.

In over 20 years I built a network that relies on discretion, speed and honesty.

 

From prime retail to residential, supermarkets, and hospitality. 

From solitary objects to complete portfolios. From urgent fixes to long-term strategic.

 

I did it. No, I don't have a niche anymore. I am a niche.​

Just ask around.​

What I do 

Off-market buying and selling

Confidential. Goal-oriented.

No show – just value.

Invert Consultancy

When ownership becomes more burden than benefit – due to market shifts, family, structure or time – I bring clarity and direction.
I say what others don't dare and take responsibility where it counts.

 

Curious about what Invert Consultancy is all about? Download the method overview [PDF].

Interim engagement & execution

I step in, push through, and get it done.

When things drift or drag – I get them back on track

Co-investing

Sometimes the deal calls for it. Sometimes the people do. Sometimes it just makes sense.  When it fits,  I'm in - Skin in the game.

Who I work with

Private owners

Who want a steady guide through the market – and complete clarity when decisions matter.

Professional investors

Who want a partner that thinks ahead, creates  opportunities, and also knows when to step on the gas.

Funds & Family Offices

Who expect you to understand how they work – and deliver without noise.

Entrepreneurs

Who don't want real estate to cause headaches - and rely on me to signal, contribute and solve matters. Even on weekends.

How I work

Discreet. Decisive. Personal. I listen and observe closely before I make a move.

No playbook. No spin. I call, I calculate, I'm on it.

Not every deal is simple or direct. Sometimes it requires detours, patience or finesse.
But I remain focussed – on details, interests and the dynamics surrounding it.

Direct contact

No forms. No detours. No hassle. ​​

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