When I was introduced to Daniel I had a large dose of scepticism given many instances dealing with Israeli service providers over the years. Boy was I wrong. I would use Daniel and Maxine 100 times over and would use them to sell my house in the US if I could. Every text and voice call was responded to in less than fifteen minutes. The amount of care and hand holding needed to help us buy an apartment without having ever seen it was not insignificant. Daniel went to the property several times to send us videos and he did it quickly and happily. We couldn’t have done it without them. If you need help buying or selling your house / apartment, don’t look anywhere else. The Marx team is unbelievable. Thank you.
Steven and Debbie Siegler
Englewood, NJ June 2024
I would recommend anyone to the pink team, the amazing Maxine Marks property company
Maxine and her family are an amazing team to work with. After I approached Maxine with requests for properties I was interested in, she immediately introduced me to Gabriella and set up a whatsapp chat group to liaise with both of them.
I drove them crazy at times with all my requests and thoughts, but Maxine and Gabriella were so calm and patient through all of it, they were the ones who kept me calm. Even when it looked like things were not working out, they were there through all the pitfalls.
Whether it be looking for a property, financial help, someone to do a property check, a removal company, renovations or any other help you need, they have all the resources.
The kindness, patience, care and understanding of this wonderful company make you feel like you are part of their family – Thank you for everything
Ilana Goldman June 2024
We would like to express our appreciation for Maxine’s wonderful service. Nothing is too much trouble and we really appreciated to bonus extras, such as doing the meter changeovers, recommending movers etc.
Her son Adam was also extremely helpful and would always arrange viewings whenever we asked.
Thank you so much.
Lynne and Stephen Shaffer March 2024
Both Elisha and I want to thank the lovely “ pink ladies” of Ir Yamim/Poleg – Maxine and Gabriella and their team for the most amazing sale, the entire process taking less than a month after signing with you. We appreciate all your help in selling our home. Your marketing strategies, negotiation skills, and attention to detail made the process easy and lucrative for us, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose you to list our property. 💕🌸💯🥂and thanks for the “pink” Champaign
Beverley and Elisha – Israel – January 2024
We started looking for an apartment in Netanya three years ago. We wanted 4 bedrooms and a building with a swimming pool.
Maxine was always professional, punctual and well-informed about each property. She only showed us places that we could afford, and advised us on the area, etc. It took about a year until we finally bought our place, which we had previously seen and which had come back onto the market. Maxine never pushed us into anything, and actually reinforced our feelings when we saw somewhere that we didn’t like.
The whole family were very pleasant and helpful, but Maxine made me feel that she had our interests at heart.
Also when we bought the property, Maxine helped us through the stages with a difficult seller, her advice was so helpful.
Her office set up all the standing orders for us after the sale which was so helpful, that saved me a lot of time and stress.
Linda Sireling – UK – November 2023
Maxine Marks’ approach is great. She is direct without being pushy and inquiring without being intrusive. She knew what we were looking for and didn’t waste our time or hers in showing us flats that were patently unsuitable for us. We well recall her words when we saw the flat which we ultimately bought. “Imagine,” she said “waking up to this view every morning”. That, and the fact that the flat was exactly what we were looking for, sold it to us. We think of Maxine often as we sit on the balcony, sipping that first coffee of the day and seeing the sun shining on the shimmering Med. Thank you Maxine for all of that.
Henry & Jane Dony – November 2023 – UK
Cannot recommend Maxine and the whole Marks family highly enough. They will go above and beyond to help you find the property of your dreams and are just gorgeous people to deal with. They don’t look at their work as just a job but consider all their clients as friends and family and will treat you as such. You can trust Maxine Marks and her fabulous team to find you your dream home in Israel.
Jo and Perry Sugarman. ❤❤❤ London and Netanya – April 2023
Jon and Anne Feingold (Ramat Poleg and Manchester UK) April 2023
During the summer we came and travelled around Israel in search of our new home. While walking along the beautiful beaches we met someone who, through word of mouth, lead us to Maxine Marks and the Pink Team. Naturally, we reached out, as she came so highly recommended.
We initially met with the lovely Gabriella. She was knowledgeable, friendly, personable and above all, honest. Gabriella, along with Maxine took their time to listen to our needs. We discussed how we like to spend our time with our children, enjoy the outdoors and what to us, makes a house a home. The two phenomenal ladies delivered!
We saw many properties which fit our criteria, along with our young children who accompanied us. To our surprise, Maxine and her lovely husband Robert opened their home to the kids making the process that much smoother. After seeing properties, we would arrive back to see them all playing and enjoying their time with the Marks.
The entire Pink team works together to ensure you receive only the best of service. They take their time assisting in the purchasing process from A to Z. They readily come prepared with a rolodex worth of recommendations when seeking lawyers to contractors and even the best pizza shop. Undoubtedly, Maxine and her team are professional, work from the heart and will easily become your new friends here in beautiful Netanya.
Tom and Adina Adi (Toronto and Netanya) April 2023
When we were making Aliyah 7 years ago it was to Maxine that we turned who matched us with what was then the perfect house for our needs. She provided an excellent and efficient service which enabled us to buy a home ready to move into on arrival.
Naturally, when seeking to move recently we were again in contact with her. We had been weighing a move for some time and had mooted it with her on a number of occasions in the preceding couple of years. Despite the opportunity to sell our house and in turn sell someone else’s to us we were never put under any pressure. On the contrary, it was Maxine who dissuaded us on previous occasions whether due to adverse market conditions or where her assessment was that the housing stock available failed to meet our needs. It is this feature that lends support to the claim “more than just an agent”. While many real estate agents, in such circumstances sense the potential commission and pursue it relentlessly regardless, my experience with Maxine is that she takes extremely seriously the pairint of client with property. Her approach is to my mind redolent of a shadchen to whom the ‘match’ is as important as the business.
On this occasion the ‘brief’ we gave her was a wish to sell our house and dovetail the purchase of an apartment. The apartment had specifically to be in the Poleg area (as opposed to Ir Yamim). The differential had to exceed a certain figure in order to release enough equity to render the whole process worthwhile. Something of a tall order but we weren’t desperate to move and would only do so if all criteria were met.
Within an hour of my initial conversation with her she had set up 3 viewings for the following day. On arrival she had prepared a file with particulars of each property which was extremely useful for cross referencing.
None of the apartments particularly enthused us sufficient to warrant the upheaval of a move. It was then that Maxine asked us if we had more time available to view an apartment in respect of which the previous night the owner had contacted her with the offer of the opportunity to sell it for him. The caveat was that she had a mere 10 days to do so.
As soon as I walked in I indicated we would buy it.
It was in a poor state of repair but had enormous potential and the views were breathtaking. At this juncture, our house was not even on the market.
The circumstances therefore presented a formidable challenge. Maxine was up for it and I believe that there is no other agent who could have pulled what happened next off.
She went away to make a few calls. She contacted me later the same day to indicate she would like to bring someone round to view my house the following day. The potential buyers she had identified came the next morning and again in the afternoon. By the evening an offer had been made and with Maxine acting as go between a deal was struck by the end of the night.
She arranged a lawyer for the buyer and I instructed my own. Over the next few days she acted as ‘shepherd’ cajoling and gathering all parties to expedite the process. 3 days later contracts were duly exchanged.
Without pause for congratulation or resting on her laurels she then set about making the other side of the transaction happen. Skilfully handling the nervous seller a deal was struck and contracts were exchanged the following week.
The structuring of the contracts was done in a way to enable me to complete the purchase of the apartment a couple of months before the sale of the house was finished. This enabled me to do the shipuz which the apartment so desperately needed.
When the builder recommended to me pulled out on the basis he could not complete the work in the timescale it was Maxine who found the perfect substitute.
She additionally had her office transfer over the various utility accounts into my name saving me the headache and aggravation of what from experience is a painful process. This is just another example of additional components to the service she provides.
All in all, from start to finish, Maxine more than earned her commission. She was always on hand to assist when issues or problems inevitably arise and helped to solve them speedily and satisfactorily.
Overall the service received was superb. I consider that without Maxine none of it would have happened still less as efficiently and smoothly as it did.
I have not the slightest hesitation in recommending her to anyone thinking of buying property in the area. In fact I’d go so far as to say there is no one better and you would be a fool not to use her.
Jeff and Andrea Samuels (Netanya and Manchester UK) April 2023
We first met Maxine briefly some years ago when we decided that a cottage in Poleg would suit us well when we made Aliya. So what first impressed me was the ‘Hello Liz’ greeting I got from Maxine ‘ when calling some 4 years later as if I was a long lost friend! This personal touch, making us feel cared for, was so special and evident throughout the entire process of selling our apartment in North Netanya and buying a property in Poleg. This is really what makes Maxine and her family team stand out as exceptional amongst Real Estate Agents.
Maxine has an amazing local market knowledge of all types of property and quickly understood our needs giving us help and advice every step of the way: explaining how the process differs from the UK ; reassuring us when things took time; recommending an excellent lawyer; bringing along a builder and driving us to Tel Aviv. And I know she will continue to be there for us in the months to come until we are fully ensconced as one of her neighbours .
The whole Pink Team are professional and extremely pleasant to deal with. Adam and Daniel accompanied all prospective buyers and were always punctual with appointments.Levana’s calls from the office to confirm arrangements were always courteous.
If you are buying or selling you will not be disappointed by the expertise and integrity Maxine and her elite team can offer in a responsive and sincere way always being dedicated to client satisfaction.The very fact that it is so evident that Maxine loves her job turns what can be a daunting process for her clients into a pleasurable experience. So don’t hesitate … Go for the PINK TEAM! The PINK champagne is on the House!
Liz Finkelstein – Netanya & UK March 2023
Randi Roxin – USA
Jeff Lerman – London, UK
We have bought an apartment in Ir Yamim with Maxine. We came to her by recommendation and I am more than happy that she was the one who found us our dream home. It was exactly what we had been looking for, and buying it with Maxine was the best experience ever. Not only was she available 24/7 for any questions or problems we had, she and her team also helped us with the utilities long after the sale had gone through. She also introduced us to our mortgage broker, our lawyer and the best Handiman ever 😊! She is taking her job absolutely seriously and we were incredibly thankful for having such an experienced, honest and lovely partner in this. Thanks as well to her great team Levana and Yetty, who were always there for any queries we had.
As we‘ve bought from abroad, we weren’t sure how smooth it’s going to be and what problems might await us— but rest assured, when Maxine is handling it you‘ll be fine!!
Katharina from Germany
June 2022
Daniel, I want to thank you for your magnificent services as an agent in finding a tenant. . Not only did you find me an excellent tenant but you also took care of all the technical sides related. You did so with tremendous professionalism and good cheer. It is rare to come across such excellent service from a real estate agent. A very decent and delightful young man who gets the job done well.
Michael Sacofsky
November 2021
I am so thankful to Maxine Marks and her team for the great service I received selling my property,
Maxine is an honest, responsive and genuine professional, which reflects on the work her whole team is doing, they gave me peace of mind while dealing with selling my property from a distance. Thanks to Maxine, me and everyone else involved had a smooth pleasant stress free process, and also got the best outcome for the shortest period of time, I am sure that in the Israeli real estate market it is outstanding by all means.
I highly recommend Maxine Marks and her office team, They really made me THINK PINK:)
Lucy Shvarzman
Sept 2021
I met Maxine by chance after a year of searching for the perfect house. I felt an immediate click with her starting with the polite warm manner up to her exact intuition of what is my dream house. I can’t recommend the pink team enough. They maintain integrity and trust in a very tricky business.
Sapir Green
May 2021
Maxine,
The color Pink you chose for your life, business and cars distinguish you from other agencies in all aspects. You work hard and you do not compromise on your client’s satisfaction. You bring results and I had the pleasure of enjoying this.
Maxine Marks Luxury-PropertyinIsrael is a family-owned real estate business with great hard-working people who care deeply for their clients like the wonderful Nava.
Sigalit
May 2021
Buying a house with Maxine Marks is an unforgettable experience.
We’ve never heard nor dreamed of a realtor like this before, working with Maxine and the Pink Team is simply amazing.
For any, literally any, problem, she finds a solution, while staying responsive and positive all the time. We bought our house from abroad and Maxine took the time to do several video call viewings with us. She helped us arrange everything with the sellers, supported getting everything done with the authorities, lawyers and so forth.
But this is only the beginning!! She and her Pink Team have taken care of us like good friends and helped us dealing with all the little things that actually come after the purchase, such as utility bills – but also getting in touch with the local community.
If you are looking for a real estate agency with loads of expertise, experience and dedication, you should only go with Maxine and the Pink Team. They made our dream come true!
Orad & Corinna
May 2021
I would definitely recommend Maxine and the Pink team! This was our first time selling in Israel but was the first time I really felt the agent knew her business. From the very start providing very helpful information and explained her process in a way that definitely showed her expertise in real estate Super responsive ALL THE TIME as if you are her only client! Friendly and professional. Thanks for selling our apartment!” Don’t look any further Maxine and her team are the only ones you need to be speaking to!!
Valerie Altman
April 2021
The pink team handled both a sale and a purchase for us. From the outset, they were professional, enthusiastic and incredibly, in the space of 2 weeks, we had 6 viewings and sold our apartment. Having listened carefully to our requirements, they showed us a range of great properties in Ramat Poleg. When we decided on one, they drove through the deal with skill and tenacity. Maxine even drove us to the signing and brought a bottle of pink fizz!
I cannot recommend the whole team highly enough.
Many thanks!
Sharon & Richard – Israel and the UK
August 2020
We were so delighted with the service provided by Maxine and her team. Our apartment was sold very quickly after going on the market which we considered extraordinary in the current climate. Her team made sure that everything went smoothly, even to the extent of helping us cancel all the utilities. Maxine also found us the house of our dreams and helped with negotiations and communications at every step of the way. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm affects everyone she works with and has made the whole experience far more pleasurable than we expected.
Malcolm and Anne Gordon – London
July 2020
We finally achieved one of our dreams…a home of our own in Israel. Both of us love the ocean and the beach. A few years ago, while walking Shvil Yisrael,. I fell in love with Ir Yamim. . Thus started the hunt, and with Maxine’s help- it took a few years- we bought a beautiful seafront apartment. Doing any business in Israel is a nightmare, more difficult and complicated than one could dream of. But we were blessed to have Maxine and her wonderful team helping us through the exercise. The Pink Team smoothed the way, and could not have been more helpful. We took possession one week before the big Corona Lockdown, so that made for a very interesting few days. We hope that it will not be too long before we can return and enjoy drinks on our balcony, looking at the beautiful Mediterranean A special thanks to Levana, Maxine’s wonderful office manager. Levana has been invaluable in helping us with another aspect of the inexorable Israeli bureaucracy…the Utility Companies. These are a world unto themselves. Levana was so helpful in getting it all sorted out, and is always ready to help with a smile.
I can only say that in the Netanya area, there is only one agent to talk to-Maxine Marks.
Brian Wiener, Melbourne, Australia
May – 2020
“Maxine Marks and her PINK Team are so much more than the agents who find you a home in Israel, they are Eretz Yisrael at its very best.
They went above and beyond all expectations and as well as a wonderful apartment, we now have friends for life in Netanya.
Thank you so much, Maxine!!!!
Love
Mona” Prague
March 2020
“My partner was away for a couple of months and I was given the task of finding an apartment that we could move into together.
I spoke to Maxine and outlined what we were looking for and she made an appointment for us to meet up, get to know each other and look at some possibilities. From the moment she stepped out of her “pink-mobile”, I liked her honest and straightforward approach.
We looked at a few places and I told her what I did and did not like about each of them. She listened to me and the following week we met again and viewed some more apartments.
We found a beautiful apartment and she held our hands through all the negotiations and throughout the signing. However, her service and personal care didn’t stop there. Her company also helped with signing-up for all the utilities and arnona. She also helped us find reliable handymen and she answered any questions, and helped resolve problems that we had with our apartment.
To top it off — the day after we moved into our apartment she turned up at our doorstep with a beautiful bunch of flowers and a carton of juicy strawberries!! Simply the best!!”
Debbie Goodrich UK
David Raffel USA
March 2020
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Morning Maxine
When we first were made aware of you Wendy sent you an email which you replied to the very same evening. You were always prompt at appointment times and the choice of apartments that you offered us were great. You always offered us great advice and looked after us as if we were family members. We could not have asked for more.
The apartment we finally bought is great and the builders you recommended have done a very good job. In fact, they and you are still looking after us.
We now count you and Robert as our good friends.
Thanks a lot from us both
We hope to see you soon on our next visit.
Our Very Best Wishes
Love
Wendy & Robert. UK
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Maxine, you held me by the hand the minute I mentioned I wanted to buy an apartment in Poleg. You led me through the process as only a true professional could. Buying a new home after getting divorced was a daunting thought for me. From the very minute I spoke to you Maxine, my troubles were over. The process was uplifting and the results – a dream come true.
I will be moving in the summer and its all a big THANK YOU to you and your amazing team at Luxury Properties in Israel. Your help in finding a perfect home for me, negotiating the terms and conditions, finding me a lawyer and accompanying me every step of the way made it into a stress-free experience. I couldn’t have asked for more. You are one in a million.
From Adie Levinson Israel
July 2019
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We cannot recommend Maxine, Robert, Levana and her team highly enough. Maxine, always professional
and cheerful has not only found us a great off-plan apartment in the Ir Yamin area but her promise that
she “will hold your hand “ throughout the process has proved sincere and genuine.
Not having dealt with Israeli bureaucracy before, we were quite nervous about dealing with local suppliers
and various other agencies but the unique after-sales service provided by Maxine at no additional cost has
made the process as pain-free as possible. Of particular mention was the loan of Levana who works closely with
Maxine. She was always good natured and enthusiastic and spent a lot of time driving us to various kitchen
/appliance suppliers, acting as an interpreter and following up on any queries.
Maxine’s great local knowledge of the Netanya area, professionalism, great team, aftercare service, I
suspect makes her a unique estate agent and we have no hesitation in recommending her.
Roger and Naomi Goldberg June 2019
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Dear Maxine,
From the first moment we met for the purchase of my apartment, you gave me the feeling that I had a person who understands the market and an excellent professional,
We thank you for all the way you did with us, so many middlemen we went through, you did it as best we could ask! With great professionalism, love and lots of patience, understanding our considerations and issues, you did not let go and push, in a short time and at the price we wanted!
We thank you wholeheartedly for all the help, the encouraging words, the professional ones, we think that you are definitely where you should be!
Thank you very much, Igor and Emma Russia
January 2019
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Maxine and her crew have exceeded our expectations in the help and support they have given us from the beginning when we were unsure about buying a holiday apartment in South Netanya.
We bought off plan and their designer helped us with the layout.
They have been with us all the way accompanying us to every meeting with the developer and his appointed suppliers.
Maxine takes the stress out of the process and always has a smile even when things get tricky.
If you are contemplating a purchase we give full Marks to Maxine.
B & P Manchester
December 2018
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Luxury Properties in Israel Recommendation Letter
“To future residents of Netanya:
It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation letter with regard to Maxine, Gabriella, Levana and the Luxury Properties in Israel family.
My family recently made Aliyah from Los Angeles and if you are too making Aliya, you know how challenging the process may be. There is so much to do to make the move that it can be overwhelming.
Of course, one thing that is utmost importance is finding a place to live; and residence to call home.
I can tell you that this Group made our lives so much easier than it could have been.
My wife made our initial pilot trip and meet with Gabriella. They toured the Ramat Poleg and Ir Yamim neighbourhoods. My wife loved the area and was most impressed with Gabriella’s knowledge of the area and what it had to offer.
I then made a follow-up trip a couple of weeks late to also tour the area and look at specific houses and apartments to rent. On that trip I met with Maxine and Gabriella.
They found apartments in Ir Yamim and houses in Ramat Poleg for rent, based exactly based upon on our requests; nothing more and nothing less. This was quite important as I didn’t want to waste time looking at residences that didn’t suit our requirements.
On this trip I did make a decision to make an offer on one of the house. With that, they submitted my offer to the owner of the property. And after a little bit of negotiation, we were able to come to a deal.
We then all made the concerted effort to finalize the transaction as we were coming up on our Aliyah date and needed to have the contract in place. I can tell you that they were instrumental to making that happen. They were in close contact with the owner and I to make sure everything was going smoothly. One additional way they helped was to introduce us to a local attorney that specialized in real estate. This was a great help as we were not familiar with professionals in the area.
After we arrived we had to begin the process of transferring the rights to the property to us. This can be a very cumbersome process as we do not speak Hebrew and have not dealt with Israeli bureaucracy. Their after-sale support was invaluable.
Levana actually took the time to meet with me and drive me around to the local utilities to assist in changing all of the billing information to us. She made what was likely going to be an all-day, if not two-day process, a 2-3 hour process. And she did it with pleasure.
Since that time, they have checked in with us on a regular basis to make sure we have everything we need and to help make our absorption as pleasant as possible.
Therefore, I cannot recommend them more. They truly were instrumental in helping make our Klita and Aliyah a more pleasant experience.
If you should have any specific questions, please feel free to contact me. They have my contact information and can forward to you.
In the end, my family wishes you well and for a successful Klita and Aliyah.
Warmest Regards,
Marc A.
From Ramat Poleg” and the USA
November 2018
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We really appreciate all the help and support from Maxine and her team. From discussing our requirements for purchase and sourcing suitable properties, both pre-owned and new build, to helping find and secure the right tenant once we had bought our property. Maxine and Levana are still right by our sides, helping with tenancy renewal and available and happy to answer questions and help deal with any issues. Thank you!
MG, London
October 2018
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From the moment we approached Maxine she was brilliant and so helpful. We had no idea what buying a property in Israel would entail and Maxine walked us through the whole process taking all the stress out of it. We could not have done it without her. Amazing!
Family from London
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May 2018
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We have no hesitation in recommending Maxine and her team in assisting us to find a rented home in Netanya. She questioned our requirements in depth and went out of her way to find just what we needed. As soon as we saw our apartment, we fell in love with it and we were so grateful for her doing all the legwork for us.
Not only that, but once we moved in, her team could not have been more helpful in the arrangement of the utilities, medical and bank.
We would not have got started without her.
Thank you Maxine and gang.
Ruth and Brian
July 2017
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Dear Maxine
I just wanted to write and thank you for all your hard work on our project.
Once we decided to move to Poleg you have been with us every inch of the way. Through the headache of agreeing a sale, exchange and completion we could always rely on you for guidance and assistance.
However, where you have scored is the after sales. Lots of Renovations – you have recommended builders and a project manager which has helped us achieve something we could not have reached on our own.
Thank you
Regards
Michael Bentley
25.4.2017
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We would like to thank you for finding us a lovely apartment in Ramat Poleg. We are delighted with the service we received from the “Maxine Marks team” and in particular the after service which was very friendly and helpful, particularly, as new Olim, the support we needed sorting out all the setting up processes.
Pamela and Stuart Kay
20-2-2017
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We wanted to thank Maxine and Gabriella for their warm and personal service. For their professionalism, honesty, finesse and kindness which appear to be family traits!We wish them all the best and success in their business.
Lula Green 15-11-2016
I am delighted to recommend Maxine Marks to clients who are thinking of buying in Israel. She is the expert on properties in Ramat Poleg and Ir Yamim and makes the whole process of purchasing in Israel surprisingly painless. She is a pleasure to deal with and is always there for her clients not just for the transaction but right through the process of settling in and becoming a resident in a new place.
Stephen pack (28-9-2016)
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We decided as a family last summer to make Aliyah. We wanted to live by the sea, within an hour of the airport and in a community as we have young children. I was introduced to Maxine by a mutual friend. From our first telephone conversation Maxine was as warm as she was knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm for Israel in general and Poleg in particular is infectious. Her familiarity with the area and the property market is undoubtedly comprehensive. We spoke at length on the phone during which time I never felt rushed or that Maxine had something better to get to. She makes you feel as though your case is the most important thing on her agenda.
Having elicited from me the information required to build a picture of my requirements she then set about putting together a 2 day programme especially for me. I subsequently flew to Israel to meet with Maxine in her “natural environment” !
This was quite an experience to behold. I hope she will forgive me if I describe her as a “larger than life” character in ever sense. Maxine seems to know EVERYONE in Poleg and our tour was pleasantly delayed by brief encounters with sundry local characters. She presented me with a portfolio of properties together with a personalised pen and paper for note taking. We then proceeded to 10 scheduled appointments at a variety of properties commensurate with the needs of a large family. The following day was set aside for repeat visits to those I had shortlisted. No high pressure selling nor any attempt to steer me to the more expensive properties.
In the event one property jumped out from the crowd for me. Maxine deftly helped me conclude a deal smoothly,efficiently and to the satisfaction of both parties. It is in part a testament to Maxine’s non aggressive style that both parties not only finalised the transaction without rancour but forged a friendship thereafter.
However Maxine’s involvement, unlike many agents, did not end there as it legitimately could. The best way to describe her whole ethos is “holistic”. By that I mean that she will help with all aspects of your move if you wish that help. By no means pushy she helped us with schools for the children even setting up and even attending meetings with us !
Building, decorating,legal services,vets..you name it she will put you in touch with the right people. When we made Aliyah she not only met us at the airport but had stocked the fridge with essentials for us. She even arranged potential friends/play dates for our kids !
It is a further testament to Maxine that so many people who have engaged her services professionally thereafter would consider her a friend. My wife and I consider ourselves among that number.
I would not hesitate to recommend buying property in Ramat Poleg / Ir Yamim nor engaging Maxine Marks on your behalf. Whether buying a holiday home from abroad or a new home with a view to Aliyah Maxine will take a large amount of the stress out of the situation. She was of invaluable assistance to our family. Thank you Maxine.
Jeff Samuels (19-5-2016)
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Hi Maxine,
“When we decided to sell our house in Poleg, South Netanya, we selected Maxine because she was honest and to the point. She did not disappoint by finding a buyer for our house within a few weeks of it going on the market. We would recommend using Maxine to all the English speakers in the area (her being from the UK originally), since she also has a wealth of knowledge about the area. Maxine has lived in Israel for a long time, speaks the language fluently and can be an asset to anybody wanting to buy or sell a property.
Patrick Visser 15/03/2016”
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Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many estate agents, but I feel that I absolutely have to sing Maxine’s praises.
Maxine listened to my requirements and then went all out, in the face of some difficulties, and sold my apartment for its asking price. She kept in contact with me and updated me at all times as to the current status of the approaching sale.
I then had a change of heart and at the very last minute, cancelled the sale. Obviously, Maxine was disappointed – but she said to do what was best for me.
She then proceeded to rent out the apartment to a lovely family.
Maxine has great knowledge of the Netanya market, but more than this, she managed to keep cheerful and smiling all through my change of mind.
I would heartily recommend Maxine for all of the above reasons.
Evaline Soussan
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“We were recommended to contact maxine by close friends who had just purchased a house in Poleg through her and, as a result of our experience with her, we have already recommended her to other friends who are making Aliyah, who have since rented through her.
Her patience and unflappability is amazing and she accommodated our every need.
See this apartment again, and again, and again? No problem!
Meet our surveyor at the apartment we liked while we were in the UK? Of course.
Register us for Council tax , Electric and who knows what else? All part of the service.
Recommend an English speaking builder (with whom we are delighted)? Here is his telephone number.
Yes, unlike in the UK, it came as a shock to find that we, as buyers, had to pay commission on our purchase, but the level of support we received made it all very easy for us.
Maxine’s local knowledge is second to none and it seems that nearly everyone we met in the street had bought a property through her!
Without a doubt, Maxine comes highly recommended.
Penny and Ashley Leboff
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Last year I decided that I wished to buy a property in Israel, and luckily met Maxine at a property fair in London. Originally from England, Maxine is the ideal person to assist and supervise any English speaker’s purchase.
She is friendly, pro-active and is easily contactable: exactly the qualities required for keeping everyone sane during the process. Maxine works in tandem with a very experienced lawyer, and together they organize everything, including, if required, renting the property after completion.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Maxine as your agent for buying in Israel.
Do it.
Jen Rotbart (10-06-2015)
22.11.2016
גבריאלה שלום
ברצוננו להודות לך על התיווך במכירת דירתנו ברחוב חיים לסקוב ברמת פולג.
השירות האדיב, המסירות, דרכי הנועם והרצינות הם ששיכעו אותנו לבצע את עסקת מכירת הנכס באמצעותך ובאמצעות מקסין.
תודה על ההענות בכל שעה על הגמישות ההבנה ומסירות.
בהחלט נמליץ לסובבים אותנו להשתמש בשירותי התיווך שלכן.
תודה רבה
חוה וסרג’יו קור
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15.11.2016
רצינו להודות למקסין ולגבריאלה על היחס האישי והחם, על מקצוענות, מסירות, עדינות ואדיבות שהן כנראה תכונות משפחתיות אצלכן )) מאחלים הרבה הצלחה לעסק שלכן!!
Lula Green
26.6.2016
ביתנו ברמת פולג נמכר עי המתווכת הנפלאה מקסין מרקס לאחר חודש וחצי של תיווך. ממליצה מאוד. אישה מקסימה, מקצועית ואנושית
Varda Rubinstein
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27.1.15
רצינו להודות לך על השירות האישי, המקצוענות, השקיפות והאמינות.
התכונות שהופכות אותך למתווכת הטובה ביותר.
טוב לדעת שהנכס שלנו בידיים טובות.
תודה שכיבדת את זמננו ואת בקשותינו.
אין ספק שנחזור לשכור את שירותייך בעתיד.
YEHUT SHAPIRA
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2.11.14
מקסין שלום,
רציתי להודות לך על עזרתך ומסירותך במכירת דירה בבעלותי.
המכירה נעשתה במהירות והשארת עלי רושם טוב.
אורית אלכתב
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12.9.13
מקסין היקרה,
אנו רוצים להודות לך על היחס החם והטיפול המצוין שקיבלנו ממך. היחס היה לא רק הוגן אלא גם אישי וחם, והכול תוך כדי התחשבות באילוצים שהצבנו בפניך.
כמו כן, עזרתך בפינוי מהיר של הדירה ומסירת תכולתה לנזקקים הייתה גדולה לאין ערוך. לא חשבנו שיש אפילו מקום לבקש את עזרתך בפינוי הדירה, ואת בעצמך ראית שיש לנו בעיה והתנדבת לעזור לנו.
בנוסף לעזרתך לנו יתכן מאוד שעזרת גם למשפחה מחו”ל למצוא את ביתה בישראל .
אנחנו מאוד מודים לך ומאחלים לך ולמשפחתך שנה טובה ומתוקה.
אהובה ומרק
גרינברג
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לכבוד מקסין
ביום שני הקרוב אנו עוברים לביתנו החדש שרכשנו באמצעותך
אני חייב לציין בפנייך שמאוד נהנינו מעבודתך-החיוך, בשקט ובשלווה והחשוב ביותר בתוצאה הנהדרת שהצלחת להשיג עבורינו!
לא הרבה אנשי עסקים שאני מכיר הינם בעלי תכונות כמו שלך
אני מבקש בשמי ובשם רעיתי להודות לך ולאחל לך הרבה הצלחה בתפקידך-שלראשונה הבנתי שלמתווך יש חלק חשוב באושרו של אדם-באם המתווך עושה את עבודתו נאמנה.
וכזו את !!
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