Expert Guidance Through
Every Step of Your
Real Estate Purchase in Israel

— American Buyers. Israeli Property —
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We Love Israel.
We Love Real Estate.

About Zite Israel
Sara Bleier
Sara Bleier
Partner

Drawing on decades of experience in real estate development, finance, and design, Sara founded Zite Israel to provide thoughtful guidance, strategic insight, and exceptional service every step of the way. Sara is committed to helping clients make informed, confident decisions.

Monique Wallace
Monique Wallace
Partner

With more than twenty years of experience helping individuals and families buy and sell homes, Monique brings a wealth of practical knowledge and experience to Zite Israel. Drawing on her decades of experience guiding clients through every stage of the process, Monique provides thoughtful support and trusted advice as you navigate purchasing real estate in Israel.

We combine on-the-ground Israeli market knowledge with deep understanding of what American buyers need — clear communication, familiar processes, and a trusted partner to see them through from first questions to final deed registration.

What Our Clients Say

Real Buyers, Real Results in Israel

“

Finding the apartment I love in the neighborhood I wanted wasn’t easy but Sara made it happen! She listened to my goals, understood my budget, and asked the questions necessary to meet the need. As someone who has worked with many realtors in the US and Israel, I highly recommend Sara and Zite Israel to help you achieve your dreams of owning property in Israel.

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Jerusalem investment property
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We have been beyond impressed with Zite. The attention to detail and focus on genuinely understanding us and our specific goals resulted in a level of service rarely seen from any professional service, let alone in real estate. From connecting us with the right lawyer, mortgage broker, builder, realtor, and architect to helping us open an Israeli bank account, Zite Israel has guided us every step of the way. Without them, our deal might not have happened. Instead, we are on our way to owning our dream beachfront home in Israel, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

M&D
Hadera vacation home
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Before we embarked on our recent trip to Israel, Sara arranged for us a group of professionals that made the pilot trip both enjoyable and productive. These professionals were experienced in Israeli law, real estate, and banking, such that we have a trusted team in place for our upcoming Aliyah in 2027. We highly recommend anyone planning to purchase property in Israel or make Aliyah to contact Zite Israel. It certainly made the preparation easy for us.

S&D
Aliyah, Nachlaot
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You connected me with the professionals I needed for my renovation. Very impressive!

C
Baka second home
Our Ever-Growing Network Includes
Licensed RE Agents Israeli RE Lawyers Mortgage Brokers Currency Specialists Builders & Developers Interior Designers Decorators Architects Tradesmen & Contractors Inspectors & Appraisers International Shippers
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Full-Service Guidance, From Search to Closing

Our Services
Market Expertise

Deep knowledge of Israel’s varied communities. We operate across the entire country, working with hyper-local experts who know the neighborhoods, the pricing dynamics, and the nuances of each area.

Property Sourcing

Access to listings across the entire country, including pre-market and developer inventory. We ask questions, listen, fact-check, and think outside the box. We curate, shortlist, and present properties that match your criteria and budget — from seaside condos to urban renewal to rural farmland, and everything in between.

Legal & Financial Coordination

Bilingual legal representation, Israeli mortgage guidance, purchase tax planning, and currency transfer coordination — handled in the language you understand. Need an Israeli bank account? We do that too. Expect a streamlined process, whether you are in Israel or abroad.

Purchase Guidance

Your home purchasing journey in Israel will not look like anyone else’s. With customized guidance every step of the way, we ensure that we and our expert partners in Israel deliver exactly what you need, when you need it — with clear communication and a trusted partner to see you across the finish line.

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How It Works

From first call to
ownership registration

We guide buyers through every stage of purchasing property in Israel — removing the complexity, the language barriers, and the unknowns.

01
Consultation

We learn your goals, budget, and timeline. You learn what to expect as a buyer in Israel.

02
Property Search

Together with local real estate professionals in Israel, we guide you in sourcing properties that match your criteria, across the entire country.

03
Meet Your Transaction Team

We have carefully built a network of seasoned realtors, attorneys, mortgage brokers, architects, designers, contractors, and currency experts. Based on your specific needs, we help hand pick your team.

04
Closing & Ownership

Guidance from negotiation to closing and registration. We are with you every step of the way.

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Your Israel Property
Questions, Answered

FAQ
Every successful purchase is the result of working with a team of people who understand the process.
Informed buyers are often great dealmakers!
Here are some frequently asked questions to help get you started on the path to home-ownership in Israel.
Legal
Yes. Israel places no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing property. Americans, whether Jewish or non-Jewish, residents or non-residents, have full legal rights to buy Israeli real estate.
No. Remote purchasing in Israel is common. You can grant a licensed Israeli lawyer power of attorney to sign contracts and complete the transaction on your behalf from the US.
Israeli property contracts are in Hebrew. Your lawyer will provide a translated summary, but the binding document is in Hebrew — one of many reasons bilingual legal representation matters. We connect our clients with trusted bilingual lawyer(s) early in the process.
Logistics
Yes. Together with our realtor partners in Israel, we curate properties based on your personalized needs and provide photos, videos, and helpful information. If you can’t come to Israel, we have you covered. And if you’re coming soon, we’ll get you set up to tour in person.
Once you find your property, the process could take as little as 2 to 4 months from accepted offer to final signing. If you are purchasing remotely, the timeframe could be longer.
You will need an Israeli bank account for most Israeli real estate purchases and Israeli mortgage payments. With our banking and legal relationships in Israel, facilitating this — whether in-person or from abroad — is something we do on a regular basis for our clients.
Good question — and one that is very person-specific. We can help you navigate this, exploring the pros and cons as well as all the available options.
Financial
Total additional costs — including legal fees, agent fees, purchase tax and registration — could add up to 15% on top of the purchase price.
Yes. Israeli banks typically cap foreign buyer mortgages at 50% of the purchase price (compared to 80% for Israeli citizens). We connect our clients with trusted bilingual mortgage brokers early in the process.
Many buyers use a specialist currency transfer service rather than a bank wire, which typically offers better rates and lower fees. We connect our clients with trusted currency experts early in the process.
The construction index is an example of a significant difference between Israeli and American construction pricing rules. While it does not exist in the US, it is common in Israel and very important to understand. When buying a home still under construction, the purchase price may be linked to the construction index, meaning future payments could increase by a small percentage when they become due. This is critical to know, calculate accurately, and negotiate — and it’s exactly the kind of thing our team handles for you.
Investment
We certainly think so! Even amidst war-related and political uncertainties, Israel has experienced dramatic home value increases over the past decade. Even during the global financial crisis and the global pandemic, Israeli home values rose overall.
No. Most Israeli rentals are unfurnished and do not include appliances.
For the most part, there are no renting restrictions. Some high-end properties have guidelines limiting short-term rental tenants (such as Airbnb), but that would be building-specific, not regulated by law.
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Israel Property Search?

Book a no-obligation consultation. We’re here to provide clarity, guidance, and support whenever you’re ready.

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