Why I Became an Israeli Realtor

What motivates someone in their late 60’s to become a Realtor in a new country, with a new language?

Good question.

For years, my husband and I spoke about making Aliyah.

But between his studies, raising our children, and building our Orthodox Jewish life, the timing never felt quite right.

Until it did.

When the moment came, we didn’t hesitate.

Years earlier, I became a Realtor to support our family and quickly fell in love with the work.

Real estate had always fascinated me. I used to tag along with my father to visit tenants, and it just felt natural.

With the help of a fantastic mentor, Jessie Kay, and hours of learning, I built a successful career and eventually opened my own agency.

Later, I put that aside to support my husband’s accounting practice full-time, but my passion for property never left.

Then, just after Pesach last year, our daughter announced she was making Aliyah.

My husband and I looked at each other and said, “It’s time.”

We visited, fell in love with Israel all over again, and returned home ready to sell. I handled everything, from pricing to agent selection.

The instincts were still there.

Once in Israel, we explored different areas, but one city kept coming up: Harish.

Affordable, modern, and filled with community warmth.

It immediately felt right.

Even before arriving, families had invited us for Shabbat meals.

That welcoming spirit confirmed everything.

One day, my daughter said, “Mom, you always loved real estate. Why not do it here?”

And it clicked.

I studied for my license through Su Casa TLV Academy (in English, thankfully! Thank you Roseanne Gordon!) and jumped back into the field with excitement.

Today, I help Anglos, Olim, and families settle into Harish, with honest guidance, heartfelt care, and the kind of local insight that comes from living it myself.

Real estate in Israel feels different, but also familiar. People are people. And helping them find where they truly belong is still the most rewarding part of all.

If you’re curious about life or real estate in Harish, I’d love to hear from you. No pressure, no stress, and no question too small.

Natalie Joel Realtors

Your trusted real estate partner in Harish and beyond.

Helping families, Olim, and locals feel at home, every step of the way.

972 55 771 9772


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