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Engineer report can prevent disaster ! |
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The Eretz Real Estate Group recommends that anyone who has decided to purchase a property should always order an independent engineer report. Although it can cost about $500 it is a relatively small price to pay and can save you making a terrible and potentially disastrous mistake. Often real estate agents will tell you how good the property is, how wonderful the builder is etc but they may omit telling the negative aspects relating to the property. This is why choosing a trustworthy agency is so important when buying real estate. The Eretz Real Estate Agents will always tell you of anything positive or negative about the property as long as they know the facts. The problem is that vendors do not always tell us all they know and real estate agents are not qualified to advise on the structural condition of a property. In Ramat Gan during Saddam's scud missile attack on Israel there were many cases of damage to buildings, many without sufficient foundations. Many buildings had to have their foundations reinforced. Only a few weeks ago a contract in Buchman fell apart because of a scary engineer report. The potential buyers fell in love with a particular property and were just about to close and sign the contract. Their independent engineer reported that there is a terrible dampness problem in the basement. The repercussions were devastating. Firstly no expert would promise that even after great expense and turmoil that the dampness problem would definitely be fixed. Secondly that it would mean breaking walls and digging up floors and waiting a year to make sure that everything was fixed before putting in new floors and walls. Even if the vendor or agent tells the buyer there is a particular problem, only an expert can foresee what the implications of the problem could be. I would hope that whoever buys the property would do their homework and make sure that they fully understand the implications of what they are getting involved with. We at The Eretz Real Estate Group try our best to inform our clients about location problems, building defects, extensions that are without planning permission etc. What is most important is that we can direct you to the best experts in any particular real estate field to help you understand the whole picture before making irreversible decisions. The first things to do when looking for dampness in a property is to smell and look around carefully. Musty smells and stains are obvious indications of dampness. The problem is that the causes can be very hard to find and can be very expensive and disruptive to repair. Dampness can be caused because there is lack of ventilation, no windows, bad structural design, outside walls are not treated, bad roofing, broken pipes and inneficient damp courses are examples. Dampness can damage the foundations of the building and can cause mould which can cause health problems. Any damp problem can be caused by a number of deficiency factors. Make sure your building inspecor checks carefully for any dampness problems before buying a property.
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The Bloomhousing and Buchman Real Estate agencies have joined together to form The Eretz Real Estate Group offering a wide variety of real estate services in many parts of Israel. THE ERETZ REAL ESTATE GROUP serves the various needs of our clients. THE ERETZ REAL ESTATE GROUP includes highly experienced fully licensed Israeli real estate agents who have a vast and successful background working especially with Anglo clientele and a huge network of highly recommended professionals who work in the various fields of real estate in Israel.
The Eretz Real Estate Group is the brainchild of Jacob Lichter and Michael Bloom. Jacob and Michael are both licensed real estate agents in Israel. Jacob grew up in New York and Michael is from London. Both successful Israeli business men who realized the advantages of working together and combining their special qualities in selling beautiful properties in the Buchman neighbourhood of Modiin. Soon the two of them discovered that networking with the very best real estate agents in Israel was the best solution to offering outstanding service to their clients. They decided to form The Eretz Real Estate Group. This unique real estate group includes many of the very best and successful real estate agents and real estate professionals in Israel, most native Anglo's. THE ERETZ GROUP covers many areas of Israel including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Raanana, Netanya, Modiin, Rehovot and Herzeliya Pituach.
Luxury properties for sale
Property Rentals
Property Management
New properties
Commercial real estate
Expert real estate advice
Real Estate legal advice and services
Engineering reports
Mortgage Advice
Currency transfer service
Home designer specialists
Reliable builders and specialist workers
Honest and highly motivated professionals
Co-founder & General Manager - Jacob Lichter

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Jacob Lichter, formerly of New York, is a licensed real estate agent in Israel. Jacob specializes in sales, rentals and purchases of new and existing homes in the Buchman area for the past four years. By focusing his efforts in this specific neighbourhood, he has become an expert on the community’s real estate market. People looking for real estate in Israel and specifically in Buchman Modiin, know to look up Jacob Lichter. Jacob is one of the co-founders of The Eretz Real Estate Group. Jacob has built up a large network of real estate contacts throughout Israel and abroad.
Co-founder & General Manager- Michael Bloom
Licensed Israeli real estate agent
Director, London- based Property Company
Native English speaker, born in London, England
Speaks fluent Hebrew
Modiin, Buchman resident
With Michael Bloom's firsthand knowledge of Modiin, his unruffled and honest approach, and versatile language skills, he can help you meet all your real estate needs. Michael has a large number of contacts connected with the Israeli real estate market throughout the world and is one of the co-founders of The Eretz Real Estate Group.
Susan Banooni
- Office Manager & Modiin real estate agent
Susan Banooni is a Modiin resident from the establishment of the city. Susan currently lives in the Buchman neighborhood of Modiin. Susan is originally from Iran and speaks fluent Persian, Hebrew and English. Susan is a licensed real estate agent and deals mainly with Modiin. Susan is a tremendous addition to THE ERETZ GROUP offering a professional and honest service.
Joe Shapiro - THE ERETZ GROUP USA & Modiin real estate agent
Originally from New Jersey, Joe Shapiro moved to
Israel 21 years ago. Joe is a licensed real estate agent in Israel with experience in real estate working in Jerusalem. Joe has experience in administration and will combine his people skills and his eye for design in helping people and companies find suitable properties. Joe frequently visits the States and would be happy to speak to any interested parties.
Dror Cohen - Orgad -THE ERETZ GROUP Legal Advisor - Lawyer & Notary

Dror Cohen - Orgad is a very successful lawyer and notary whose office is based in Modiin. We have worked with Cohen - Orgad for many years and he has shown himself to be a brilliant and reliable lawyer. Dror is the son of Yigal Cohen - Orgad who was the finance minister of Israel in Yizhak Shamir's government between 10/10/1983 - 13/09/1984.
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Born in Israel 1967.
LL.B, Bar Ilan University
Israeli Bar Association License since 1995
Notary license since 2006
Dror Cohen - Orgad is a great asset to the THE ERETZ GROUP team.