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The 8 Best Real Estate Agencies in Jerusalem (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 8 picks

The best real estate agencies in Jerusalem in 2026 include JHomes, RE/MAX Jerusalem and Tivuch Shelly. Jerusalem is unusual: a large share of buyers are overseas, buying in a handful of neighbourhoods, and much of the good stock never reaches a public listing. The agency you choose effectively decides which apartments you get to see. Below are eight, with what each is strongest at.

1. JHomes

An owner-led boutique built almost entirely around overseas buyers.

Specialty Jerusalem sales to international and overseas buyersLanguages English · Hebrew · FrenchBest for Overseas buyers, olim, investors and second-home purchasers

JHomes is a boutique Jerusalem agency that works almost entirely with international and overseas buyers, concentrating on the neighbourhoods where that demand actually clusters — Rehavia, Talbiya, the German Colony, Baka, Old Katamon, Mamilla, Shaarei Chesed, Arnona and the City Centre. It is owner-led, by Yoav Ben Dayan and his partner Iftah Ben Dayan, with a small team of agents behind them, and the office works in English, Hebrew and French.

That combination of a defined patch and a principal you can reach is what tends to matter most when the buyer is making the decision from another continent. The firm writes its own neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guides to the areas it sells in, which is a reasonable proxy for how well it knows those streets, and the remote purchase is treated as the normal case rather than an awkward exception.

Good to know: Say up front which neighbourhoods you are weighing against each other — an owner-led office will tell you plainly where your budget goes further.

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2. RE/MAX Jerusalem

One of the largest agent teams in the city, with neighbourhood specialists.

Specialty Residential sales and rentals across Jerusalem neighbourhoodsLanguages Hebrew · English · French · RussianBest for Local and overseas buyers, sellers, renters

RE/MAX Jerusalem is one of the biggest real estate offices in the city, with a team of experienced agents who each specialise in particular neighbourhoods.

That neighbourhood specialisation is what makes a large office useful in Jerusalem, where the market varies sharply street by street and building by building. The franchise model means quality is agent-dependent rather than uniform, so ask to be matched to whoever actually works your target area, and check how many listings they personally hold there.

Good to know: Ask for the agent who covers your specific neighbourhood — in Jerusalem that distinction is worth more than the brand.

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3. Tivuch Shelly

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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4. Jerusalem Real Estate (JRE)

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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5. Anglo-Saxon Jerusalem

The veteran national brand, with a Jerusalem branch and decades of Anglo clients.

Specialty Residential sales and rentals for olim and overseas clientsLanguages English · HebrewBest for Olim, overseas buyers, families relocating

Anglo-Saxon has been serving English-speaking buyers and sellers in Israel since the 1960s, and its Jerusalem branch is one of the longest-running agencies in the city.

The branch structure means you get local knowledge with a national network behind it, which is useful if your search spans Jerusalem and somewhere else — Beit Shemesh, Modi'in or the coast. It is a straightforward first call for anyone who wants the whole process explained in English.

Good to know: Handy if you are also considering Beit Shemesh or Modi'in — the same network covers both.

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6. Oren Cohen Prime Real Estate

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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7. Noam Homes

A boutique Jerusalem agency with agents who work defined sales areas.

Specialty Residential sales and rentals in JerusalemLanguages Hebrew · EnglishBest for Buyers and sellers in central Jerusalem

Noam Homes is a boutique agency operating in Jerusalem with a small team of experienced agents, each covering particular sales areas across the city.

Small agencies live or die on the depth of their local knowledge, and defined patches are a good sign — it means the agent showing you a Baka apartment is the one who has sold in Baka repeatedly, rather than someone covering the whole city thinly.

Good to know: Ask how many deals the agent has closed on your target street in the last two years.

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8. My Israel Home

Anglo-focused agency working the neighbourhoods overseas buyers actually want.

Specialty Sales to Anglo and overseas buyers in Jerusalem and nearby communitiesLanguages English · HebrewBest for Olim, overseas buyers, families weighing city versus commuter towns

My Israel Home is an agency oriented to English-speaking buyers looking at Jerusalem and the surrounding Anglo-heavy communities.

The pitch is familiarity with the specific decision most of its clients are making — whether to buy in central Jerusalem or in one of the commuter communities where the same budget buys considerably more space. That is a genuinely useful conversation to have with someone who sells in both.

Good to know: If you are open to Beit Shemesh or Efrat as well as Jerusalem, say so — it changes the shortlist completely.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Jerusalem neighbourhoods do overseas buyers focus on?

Overseas and Anglo demand concentrates heavily in the German Colony, Baka, Talbiya, Rehavia, Old Katamon, City Centre and the areas around Mamilla, with Arnona and Kiryat Shmuel close behind. Prices in those neighbourhoods have long been set partly by foreign-currency buyers, which is why they can look disconnected from local salaries.

What commission do Jerusalem estate agents charge?

The standard is 2% of the price plus VAT from the buyer, with the seller typically paying the same. It is negotiable, particularly on higher-value sales, and should be agreed in writing before viewings begin. Rentals are usually one month's rent plus VAT.

Can I buy an apartment in Jerusalem from abroad?

Yes, and a large share of Jerusalem transactions involve buyers who are not in the country for most of the process. You will need an Israeli lawyer, and in practice a power of attorney so that documents can be signed on your behalf. Choose an agency that is genuinely set up for remote buyers rather than one that will simply email you listings.

What is a 'sale by tabu' and why does it matter?

Tabu is the Israeli land registry. Not all Jerusalem property is registered there — some is held through the Israel Land Authority or a housing company register, and older Old City and pre-1948 properties can carry complicated title. This is squarely a lawyer's job, not an agent's, and it is why you never skip independent legal advice.

Do new olim pay less purchase tax in Jerusalem?

New immigrants are entitled to a reduced purchase tax band on a first home, subject to conditions and timing rules that apply nationally rather than by city. The saving can be significant, so confirm your eligibility with a lawyer or accountant before you sign a contract, not after.

1. JHomes

2. RE/MAX Jerusalem

3. Tivuch Shelly

4. Jerusalem Real Estate (JRE)

5. Anglo-Saxon Jerusalem

6. Oren Cohen Prime Real Estate

7. Noam Homes

8. My Israel Home

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