"Ten measures of beauty descended the world,
Nine of them were taken by Jerusalem, and one by the rest of the world."

(Babylonian Talmud, Kidushim, 49b)

Jerusalem is unlike any other city. Three thousand years of history have created a unique texture, expressed in so many styles of architecture, countless archeological and historical sites, and a population from around the globe. No wonder that Jerusalem is the focus of attention of the entire world. Jerusalem is Israel's largest city both in terms of population and total land area

Buying or selling real estate in Israel can be a stressful. Here are some ways that our real estate agents can make your process become more efficient & convenient:

Planning a visit to Jerusalem?

Looking for a property to buy in Israel during your visit?  Check in with us before your arrival and we can e-mail you a preview before you leave home and can arrange visits to properties for you while you’re in Israel.  Just send us an e-mail to:

Consultation with your Real Estate Agent

Our agents will guide you in deciding on location, type of property, understanding what is included in the Purchase Price, the length of the process, etc. A good agent will save you more money than he costs, as he has a wealth of experience which will help you make the right decisions.

In Israel, both the Buyer and the Seller pay commissions to their respective agents.  Real Estate Agents in Israel charge 2 % of the price of the property. Before one of our agents will show you a property, he will ask you to sign a “Request for Real Estate Brokerage Services”.  This form is required by Israeli Real Estate Law and becomes the Agreement which legally entitles the agent to a commission.

Applying the real estate lawyer
 
You should hire your own lawyer who is knowledgeable about the city in which you are buying your home.  It is not recommended to use a friend or family member.  Never sign a contract with a builder without a lawyer.

Once an agreement is reached, the matter is turned over to Lawyers. The Lawyers do all the necessary research to determine the legal status of the property, insure that improvements that were made, were done with the proper permits, etc. 

Property checking by an engineer

You should have the property checked by an engineer or surveyor before you sign the contract. He should give you a written statement. You may need to use this statement, so make sure to hire a licensed and reputable engineer. The cost is, depending on the size of the property, $400-$500 plus VAT.

 Type of lands in Israel

The overwhelming majority of land is Israel is owned by the State and only a small minority is under private ownership. Approximately 7% of the allocated land in Israel is privately owned. The rest- 93% is owned by the State and is known as “Israeli Land”.