Have you started getting ready for Pesach?

Make your check list:

1. Kids rooms

2. Bookcases 

3. Kids backpacks

4. Most important- Kitchen

5.  Don't forget . . . Get your hair cut!  

Make your appointment now! 

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Good morning Jerusalem

Last day to sleep in! Tonight we move the clocks forward one hour. This means that in order to get enough sleep you should go to bed one hour earlier! Does this ever happen? Yeah right!

Spend Pesach at the Spring View Guest House, Nofei Aviv, Beit Shemesh!

Do you have relatives coming in from the states, and all your favorite places are booked?  Don't want to schelp to the North, but still want to have that Zimmer feeling?

You have found the place! Spring View Guest House in Nofei Aviv, Beit Shemesh is the answer!
http://www.springviewisrael.com/ 

The two storey Guest House is in the English Speaking community of Nofei Aviv, with synagogues, Daf Yomi, Parks, shopping  all nearby. Sleeps 11, fully air conditioned, and Kosher for Pesach!

If you have guests from out of town, and don't have room for them, everyone can enjoy a resort atmosphere for the entire vacation.

Book Now to get your preferred dates!

  http://www.springviewisrael.com/

How to succeed in Jerusalem Real Estate

How to succeed in Israeli Real Estate can be very difficult.

First you must pass the Real Estate Exam.  The exam is mostly legal Hebrew, and to study for it, I studied the book, and also the Psalms in Hebrew.  There are a lot of words in the Psalms that appear, maybe in a different context and it was very helpful for me to take time "out" and read the Psalms with my Hebrew-English dictionary on hand.   English speakers can ask for extra time on the test, but I was so nervous that I forgot and finished a bit ahead of time anyway.  The exam room looks like the scene from the Harry Potter movie with hundreds of small tables set in the Beniune HaOoma auditorium.  You can have a dictionary with you, I brought two.  You should know the book almost by heart because the questions ask about different sections and you have to be able to quickly jump to the section that the answer is in. 

The only subject that really comes up when you are working is דירה מוגן  and that very rarely, mostly in old neighborhoods, like Makor Baruch and Nachlaot. I almost bought a property like that, but shied away, because you don't get your money back when you sell.

You must have at least a working knowledge of Hebrew, and be able to speak with buyers and sellers in Hebrew, English and one other language is really helpful, like French.   Take Hebrew classes if you need to.  

Now you have your brand spanking Real Estate Licence.  First you must find yourself an office to work for.  There are many different options, Remax offers to train you, but you have to pay for your workspace, it was about 4,000NIS a month when I was working in Real Estate, so I didn't go there.   

Most of the Agencies will give the Agent 40% of the 2% commission fee, and some less.  I went to work with TKM, which was almost walking distance from my home.  Of course it is best to have a car, because I was not assigned the area near my home, but Ramat Eshkol, Arzei HaBirah, Ma'alot Dafna. 

First you need to drive and WALK the neighborhood.  Know the bus routes that come into the neighborhood, the schools, shops, what type of population who lives in the neighborhood.  Then, you need to get on the phone and call people who have put their home up for sale by themselves.  For some of them, this is the first time that they have done this and they are doing a sloppy job.  They put up handwritten signs, don't answer the phone to prospective buyers, and then as the Real Estate agent you can really do them a great service by doing the right thing to sell the property.  

In Israel, the job is made more difficult by the fact that it is almost impossible to get what comparable properties have sold for. If there is another agent in your area from your office you can try to get the information from there, or the MLM in Jerusalem sometimes can give you information, but mostly you are on your own.  Yeditot Ahronot sometimes publishes this information but mostly sellers don't want to give it out because they most always think that they should have gotten more.  I did give the information to the newspaper and I had both the sellers and the buyers on my head and the sale fell through in the end.  ( only after I got my commission of course, whew ) 

In order to really succeed, you need to make 5 appointments a day either with a seller or a buyer.  It is a numbers game.   Less than that and you won't sell your property a month.  More and you will be very tired and not be able to function.  (I know both sides very well) 

Showing the property.  Try to get the owners out of the property.  Make them sign "Exclusive" if you can. This is important because if you don't, then they can behind your back turn around and sell the property to anyone.  If you are Exclusive, then the apartment is yours to work for the duration of the contract.  Try to get 6 months. That's usually enough time if you do the 5 appointments a day. 

In Israel, you can't really "set up" the property,  but get the owners to pick up the clutter, have dishes clean and put away, and have the apartment clean as possible.  This doesn't always work.  I had a family where the apartment was a complete mess, I got in touch with a social worker and after a while the apartment sold. 

Closing the sale.  This can be very difficult and touchy part.  In Israel, you can close a sale preliminary  without a lawyer, this document is called a "Zichron Devarim"  be careful what you write there as it will become part of the final contract.  

Good luck in your Real Estate career! 

Rachael Alice Orbach

I can help you study for the Real Estate Exam and help you to learn how to be a top Real Estate Agent in Israel. Contact me now! http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

Class Action Suit filed in Tel Aviv Court against Airline

A class action suit has been filed in Tel Aviv court against El Al, by the law offices of Asher Rothbaum www.rotbaumlaw.com He specializes in helping passengers who have trouble with airlines. If you get stranded in an airport, or your flight is cancelled, then you can contact him and he will help you get compensation.

The class action lawsuit that was filed last week is a big one:

The story is this:  There was a flight from Bangcock to Tel-Aviv and during the flight, there was a technical problem and the plane had to land in Etruria.  The passengers had to wait 14 hours, without food or drinks, no place to sleep.  The airline offered a hotel a long ways from the airport, but the understanding that a replacement plane could come at anytime, so if the passengers were not near or at the airport, they might miss the plane.  Everyone opted to stay in the airport.  The Israeli ambassador, tried to calm the situation, but it didn't work.    No one could make calls to  tell relatives that they were ok, causing more mental stress.

So under Israeli law each person is entitled to compensation for the mental stress and agony.  If this story sounds familiar to you, and you were on the flight, contact Rothbaum Law right away, there is still a chance you can add yourself to the class action suit.


Rachael Alice
Good luck!  Searching for you the best deal!
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The new Trend, Animal designs on shirts

This is the new trend for the summer, animal designs on shirts! Tamnoon has a few, an elephant, a horse and Amilia, a noted Jerusalem artist has designed a cat for you!

Jewel the Cat by Rainshadow4U
See other Summer T-Shirts at zazzle

This is perfect to wear over a long sleeved turtle neck in the winter or a 3/4 sleeve in the summer.  Beautiful design and a wonderful shirt!

Getting all the best information for you on the Jerusalem Business Blog!

Rachael Alice
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Driving in Jerusalem

I was driving on Herzl Blvd last week and I couldn't resist. I did not get a ticket. I don't think that you are supposed to take pictures while driving. . .

Rachael Alice
My schedule is getting full if you need the traveling hair salon from now until Pesach call now
0527500608

Google Analytics Academy

I got an e-mail this morning that is very interesting.  None other than Google is now offering free courses to anyone, to learn about Google Analytics.  There are two courses being offered, a Fundamental course, and an advanced course.  Right now, if you already know the fundamentals, you can earn a Google certificate if you pass the advanced class with a score of 80% or more.

What are you waiting for?  You don't even have to sign up for the beginners course, and you can start right now!  Learn about how Google collects and presents the data, and how you can use it to help grow your business.

Basic Course - https://analyticsacademy.withgoogle.com/course01/course Just click and start learning.

Advanced Course https://analyticsacademy.withgoogle.com/course02/preview?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=platformprinciples1&utm_content=en_us

Click the register button and start learning.

 

Jerusalem Marathon

The Jerusalem Marathon will take place on March 21 Go to the muncipal website for exact details  www.jerusalem.muni.il These ads are up all over the city. Watch out for traffic problems during the Marathon

Rachael Alice
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Wearable Art for You by Michali 11 year old Jerusalem Artist

Givat Shaul, Jerusalem is a happening place!  The new store Pink Accessories just opened, and To Go is having a sale of everything 50 NIS or less, and the Tamnoon finally got in their summer collection and Yes! They have boys Jeans!

The Tamnoon summer collection has some things for the religious public, they finally got in on style of long skirts, they come in blue, beige, rust and black. I was going to buy it just to support them, but the skirt is too long. . . I just can't wear a skirt that drags on the ground, This is not the 16th century folks,  

The t-shirts are cute, but the sleeves are too short, The designs are beautiful though.  If you want to wear a long sleeved Tee underneath it is worth it. 

I have designed a shirt that could go with any of the skirts, My daughter Michal, 11 years old made me this drawing, and I put it on a shirt at Zazzle 

I love U 3/4 sleeve Tee shirt by Rainshadow4U
Print your own tshirt online at zazzle.com

This is really in the style right now, and this shirt could go with any skirt, or pants.
I love you is the theme, and there is no better way to say it than the way Michali did.  Yes, I love you Michal.

Watch this blog for more Fashion and Business News!

Rachael Alice
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PINK - The New Store in the Neighborhood!

Pink Accessories has just opened on Kanfei Nesharim 20. If you like the Pink Brand, then you will have fun shopping at this store.
The store hours are 9am-9pm, Phone: 02-627-7383

There are lots of accessories for you and your daughters, teens included. You can also get Dead Sea face creams, manicure and pedicure tools.  And of course, nail polish.

Have fun and stay in the PINK!
Rachael Alice
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