Should people who intend to sell, buy or rent real estate agree to pay a Licensed Real Estate Agent a commission to help them, or should they use popular internet listing sites which cost little or no money.  Do these savings justify the final results?  What services and advantages do  professional Licensed Real Estate Agents provide to justify paying their fees?
The value of real estate in Israel is determined by many factors such as location, size, layout, balconies, gardens, view  etc. The main factor in determining the sale/purchase price is the "market value". Simply put, what are buyers paying for similar properties?  While there are properties that have special features or  improvements  these items only add a marginal value because the prospective buyer may not value these features as much as the seller.  A professional Real Estate Broker understands  the market and can help the seller/buyer accurately determine the correct market value and help both sides to reach an agreement. Internet listings provide minimum information regarding specific properties. Buyers maypass up a particular home because of an inadequate description .Additionally, many owners do not want to be bothered by buyers who are not suitable or interested in their  property and therefore do not list their property, preferring to use an  agent to find a suitable buyer.  Agents are not interested in wasting the valuable time of the sellers, buyers or their own time and will only arrange meetings that they see are suitable and may lead to a sale/purchase.  Licensed Real Estate agents have a knowledge of available properties in the area due to their experience in  the market and their  relationship with other agents.  They can also scan listings and advertisements and select those properties that may be suitable and visit them prior to offering them to  prospective  buyers who they feel will be interested in the property and that the property is suitable to their budget. Even after potential buyers finds the properties that match their budget and needs,
there are often many challenges that remain. Buyers may need technical changes to suit their family's particular needs. Both parties will need legal assistance, financial services or other assistance .A Licensed Real Estate Agent can recommend reliable professionals to address these issues. Licensed Real Estate Agents have responsibilities and duties that are set forth by the Ministry of Justice and have been established to protect buyers and sellers from unscrupulous behavior.

In summation professional Real Estate Agents brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to both the buyers and  sellers in order to achieve their real estate needs. Their fees are a small price to pay for offering such an important and vital service.

   Zvi Fink - Modiin real estate agent is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of New York University. Zvi is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and also has been certified by the Israeli Customs Authority as a  Licensed International Freight Forwarder. His multi-disciplinary background has enabled Zvi to help his clients with the entire range of relocation services including local and international moving, repair and adaptation of their properties and other issues that confront families who are relocating to or from other cities in Israel or from abroad. Buying, selling or renting a home is a process involving both physical and psychological challenges. Zvi can provide his clientele with professional assistance as a  real estate agent along with the added value of full relocation services. zvi@eretznadlan.com