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The 10 Best Real Estate Agencies in Israel (2026)

Updated August 2026 · 10 picks

The best real estate agencies in Israel in 2026 are Anglo-Saxon and RE/MAX for national coverage, with strong city specialists in each market: Ronkin and Montefiore in Tel Aviv, Tivuch Shelly and JRE in Jerusalem, Yokra on the Carmel and Netanya Dream Home on the coast. Buyer's advisories are the alternative if you want someone on your side only. Ten, below.

1. Anglo-Saxon Real Estate — Nationwide, headquartered in Tel Aviv

Israel's veteran national brokerage, built around English-speaking buyers since the 1960s.

Specialty Residential sales and rentals, olim and overseas buyersLanguages English · HebrewBest for Olim, overseas buyers, first-time buyers in Israel

Anglo-Saxon is one of the oldest and most recognisable real estate names in Israel, and it has been serving English-speaking buyers and sellers since the 1960s. It operates as a branch network rather than a single office, so in Tel Aviv you are dealing with a local team that carries a national brand behind it.

That structure is the point: the branch knows its own streets and buildings, while the wider network means an agent can reach stock and buyers outside their immediate patch. For anyone arriving from abroad and starting from zero, it is a low-friction first call — the process will be explained in English, and the firm is used to buyers who are not physically in the country for every viewing.

Good to know: Branches are semi-independent, so ask which specific streets and buildings your agent actually covers rather than relying on the brand alone.

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2. RE/MAX Israel — Nationwide

The largest agent network in the country, in every city on this list.

Specialty Full-service residential sales and rentalsLanguages Hebrew · English · Russian · FrenchBest for Buyers and sellers at every price point

RE/MAX runs the biggest franchise network in Israeli real estate, with several offices covering Tel Aviv and its surrounding districts. Its searchable national listings site is one of the more usable ways to get a feel for asking prices before you speak to anybody.

Because RE/MAX is a franchise model, the experience varies by office and by individual agent rather than being uniform across the brand. The upside is scale: whatever you are looking for in Tel Aviv, somebody in the network is likely to be working it, and there are English-speaking agents across most offices.

Good to know: Pick the agent, not the office — look at how many listings they personally hold in your target neighbourhood before committing.

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3. Israel Properties by Stamelman & Partners — Nationwide

A buyer's advisory rather than a listings agency — the option that works for you alone.

Specialty Buyer's agency, seller's advisory, property consultancyLanguages English · HebrewBest for Olim, overseas investors, buyers who want independent representation

Israel Properties describes itself as a boutique real estate advisory and buyer's agency, working nationwide with local and international buyers, sellers, investors and olim families, and it has been operating for over 25 years.

The distinction matters. Most Israeli agencies are paid by whoever's property closes, which quietly shapes what you get shown. A buyer-side advisory is engaged by you, which changes the incentives — worth considering if you are buying remotely, buying an investment, or simply want a second opinion on a deal an agent has already put in front of you.

Good to know: Clarify the fee structure up front — an advisory paid by you should not also be collecting a seller-side commission.

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4. Tivuch Shelly — Jerusalem

Established since 1989 and a long-standing fixture for English-speaking buyers.

Specialty Residential sales and rentals for English-speaking buyersLanguages English · HebrewBest for Olim, overseas buyers, long-term residents

Tivuch Shelly has been operating since 1989 and is one of Israel's better-known agencies for English-speaking buyers, with a substantial Jerusalem practice.

Longevity counts for a lot in this market. An agency that has traded through several cycles in the same neighbourhoods knows which buildings have unresolved registration issues, which blocks are heading into urban renewal, and which sellers are genuinely motivated — none of which appears in a listing.

Good to know: Ask what they know about the building's registration status before you fall in love with the apartment.

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5. Jerusalem Real Estate (JRE) — Jerusalem

A licensed team built specifically around overseas buyers, all working in English.

Specialty Sales to overseas and Anglo buyers, luxury propertyLanguages English · HebrewBest for Overseas buyers, investors, second-home purchasers

Jerusalem Real Estate is a Jerusalem agency whose licensed agents all work in English, with a client database drawn heavily from overseas buyers.

The firm positions itself squarely at the international end of the Jerusalem market — luxury and mid-market apartments bought by people who are not in the country full-time. If your purchase will happen mostly over video calls and email, an agency organised around that is a materially different experience from one that isn't.

Good to know: Ask for video walkthroughs of everything on your shortlist before you fly in — it makes a short trip far more productive.

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6. Ronkin Real Estate — Tel Aviv

An English-speaking Tel Aviv agency focused squarely on international buyers.

Specialty Sales, luxury apartments and rentals for international buyersLanguages English · Hebrew · RussianBest for Overseas buyers, investors, relocating professionals

Ronkin is a Tel Aviv agency that has built its business around English-speaking and international clients, covering apartments for sale, luxury property and rentals across the city.

It sits in the useful middle ground between a one-agent boutique and a national franchise: small enough that you deal with people who know the stock personally, established enough to have a real pipeline. If you are buying from abroad and want somebody who will send video walkthroughs and handle the back-and-forth in English, this is the kind of firm to shortlist.

Good to know: Be explicit about whether you want a home or a rental-yield asset — the shortlists for the two barely overlap in Tel Aviv.

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7. Montefiore Real Estate Group — Tel Aviv

Boutique luxury specialist working with olim and overseas buyers.

Specialty High-end residential salesLanguages English · Hebrew · French · RussianBest for Luxury buyers, olim, international clients

Montefiore is a boutique agency concentrating on high-end residential property, with a multilingual team and a client base of international buyers and olim.

Boutique here means a deliberately small book of properties and a lot of hand-holding, which is what the top of the market usually needs — those deals turn on discretion, off-market access and knowing which seller is genuinely motivated. If your budget is at the luxury end and you want one firm to run the whole search, it is a sensible shortlist entry.

Good to know: At this end of the market, ask what is available off-market before you look at anything advertised.

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8. Yokra Estate — Haifa

The luxury specialist for the top of the Carmel and the northern coast.

Specialty Luxury apartments and villas in Haifa and the northLanguages English · Hebrew · RussianBest for Luxury buyers, overseas purchasers, sellers of high-end property

Yokra Estate concentrates on luxury property in Haifa and northern Israel, with an English-language site and a portfolio weighted toward the upper end of the Carmel.

Haifa's luxury market is small enough that a specialist genuinely helps: the number of large garden apartments and villas with a proper bay view in any given year is limited, and they tend to move through a handful of agents. If that is what you are after, start with a firm that only does that.

Good to know: At this end of the Haifa market, ask what is available off-market — the good ones rarely need advertising.

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9. Netanya Dream Home — Netanya

Netanya's premium seafront stock, which is a market of its own.

Specialty Luxury penthouses, villas and beachfront property in NetanyaLanguages English · Hebrew · RussianBest for Luxury buyers, overseas purchasers, seafront buyers

Netanya Dream Home is the practice of licensed agent Marina Faradjev, specialising in penthouses, premium villas and prime beachfront property in Netanya's most sought-after locations, including Shirat HaYam and Ir Yamim.

A single-city, single-segment specialist is a reasonable choice at the top of a market this size, where the number of genuinely front-line sea-view properties trading in a year is small. The practice also handles remote purchases for buyers who are not in the country.

Good to know: For a first-line sea view, ask what has actually traded on that row in the last two years — supply is very thin.

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10. Oren Cohen Prime Real Estate — Jerusalem

A broker-led boutique with a reputation on the seller side.

Specialty Residential sales, seller representationLanguages Hebrew · EnglishBest for Sellers, buyers in central Jerusalem neighbourhoods

Oren Cohen's Jerusalem office operates as a broker-led boutique, and the practice is well regarded for detailed handling of sales.

Boutiques of this shape are worth considering when you are selling rather than buying: a principal who runs the transaction personally will usually price and market a property more carefully than a large office where your listing is one of many. Capacity is the trade-off, so check availability.

Good to know: Worth a call if you are selling and want the principal, not a junior, running the marketing.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best real estate agency in Israel?

There is no single answer, because Israeli agencies are local by nature — an excellent Jerusalem agent is no use in Netanya. The two national names, Anglo-Saxon and RE/MAX, give you the widest reach and the most consistent English-language service. Beyond that, pick a boutique that works the specific neighbourhood you want.

Do estate agents in Israel represent the buyer or the seller?

Usually the seller, even when they found you the flat, and commission is commonly paid by both sides. That is the single most important thing to understand about the Israeli market. If you want representation of your own, use a buyer's advisory such as Stamelman & Partners, who charge you and work only for you.

What commission do Israeli estate agents charge?

The convention is 2% plus VAT from each side on a sale, and typically one month's rent plus VAT on a long rental. It is negotiable, particularly on higher-value transactions and in a slower market, and it is worth negotiating before you sign the agent's exclusivity form rather than after.

Can you buy property in Israel as a foreigner?

Yes. Non-residents and non-citizens can buy freely, with the main practical differences being a higher purchase tax band, tighter mortgage limits (typically up to 50% loan-to-value rather than 75%), and the need for an Israeli lawyer and, usually, a local bank account. Land under Israel Lands Authority leasehold has additional conditions.

Which Israeli cities do overseas buyers actually buy in?

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya, Ra'anana, Herzliya, Beit Shemesh and increasingly Haifa. Jerusalem and Netanya carry the largest concentrations of Anglo and French buyers respectively, and the agencies in both cities are organised around that. Haifa is the value play, with Carmel property still a fraction of the Tel Aviv price.

Should you use an agent or a buyer's advisory in Israel?

An agency shows you stock and is paid on the transaction. A buyer's advisory charges you a fee and represents your interests — searching, valuing, negotiating and coordinating the lawyer and the mortgage broker. If you are buying from abroad and cannot view repeatedly, the advisory route is usually worth the fee.

1. Anglo-Saxon Real Estate — Nationwide, headquartered in Tel Aviv

2. RE/MAX Israel — Nationwide

3. Israel Properties by Stamelman & Partners — Nationwide

4. Tivuch Shelly — Jerusalem

5. Jerusalem Real Estate (JRE) — Jerusalem

6. Ronkin Real Estate — Tel Aviv

7. Montefiore Real Estate Group — Tel Aviv

8. Yokra Estate — Haifa

9. Netanya Dream Home — Netanya

10. Oren Cohen Prime Real Estate — Jerusalem

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