What Our Clients Are Saying
Yocheved Turk
"Gedaliah and Eliezer are a great team—they know the market well, do a professional job, and are genuinely concerned about their clients." It is my pleasure to share my outstanding experience working with Gedaliah Borvick. Before my arriving for vacation in Israel, Gedaliah familiarized me with the many differences between buying real estate in Israel and buying real estate in the States. I was, therefore, well-prepared and knew what to expect. Gedaliah and his partner Eliezer found the perfect apartment that fit my particular needs. They listened carefully to my "wish list," showed me a number of appropriate apartments (and introduced me to different neighborhoods), helped me whittle down the list to one, and then successfully closed the transaction on my behalf, delicately and quietly negotiating the deal without the apartment ever officially hitting the market. They also helped me retain excellent real estate professionals who quickly and efficiently completed all pre-contract due diligence work, as well as taking care of certain issues resulting from my being in the States, e.g., drafting a power of attorney. In addition, Eliezer has graciously offered to oversee the post-closing renovation project, which gives me tremendous comfort that the work will be done right, even though I am 6,000 miles away. Gedaliah and Eliezer are a great team—they know the market well, do a professional job, are thorough and hard-working, and are genuinely concerned about their clients. They are also routinely available to answer any questions and address any concerns. I highly recommend their brokerage and consulting services to people from overseas who want to buy (or sell) an apartment in Jerusalem.
Judith and Martin Lipczer
"She was with us every step of the way and even after the deal had been done she continued to keep in touch and advise us far and above the call of duty . . ." We are delighted to recommend Ruthie Yudin to you. We first met Ruthie on our pilot trip when she was tireless in showing us apartments. Although we didn’t buy anything on that occasion, she never made us feel that we were wasting her time. After we made Aliyah, we met up again. She seemed to know instinctively what we wanted and didn’t waste our time showing us unsuitable properties. She was with us every step of the way, and even after the deal had been done, she continued to keep in touch and advise us far and above the call of duty and helped us way beyond her remit.
A grateful couple from Long Island, NY
"Working with them felt like working with trusted friends or family members." As Americans who don’t have any experience with the Israeli real estate market, we were lucky to find Gedaliah, and through him, Eliezer. While the process of purchasing an apartment in Israel can be challenging, knowing that we could trust Gedaliah and Eliezer to protect our interests made us breathe a lot easier. They showed us properties that we could afford, never pressuring us to overextend ourselves. It wasn’t just about making the sale for them—we felt that they cared most about finding the right fit for us. Their knowledge and experience proved invaluable and extended to all aspects of the purchase. We never hesitate to contact them if we have a question or concern, and they always respond promptly despite the time difference. (The fact that they are both English speakers means that nothing ever gets lost in translation.) Working with them felt like working with trusted friends or family members. That was invaluable for us.
Mark Cohen and Roberta Weinstein-Cohen
"They have a great sense of the market and are highly regarded by their clients, as well as by the attorneys and bankers." We are very pleased to recommend Gedaliah and Eliezer to anyone seeking to purchase a home in the Jerusalem area. They have a great sense of the market and are highly regarded by their clients, as well as by the attorneys and bankers. Weeks after we thought that we “lost out” on an opportunity to purchase a choice apartment in a new development, Gedaliah continued to keep us in mind. As soon as the other deal for that apartment fell through, we were immediately contacted by Gedaliah and shortly thereafter closed on the purchase. Gedaliah continues to be involved since the contract closing, and we are very happy with his service.
Lisa and Jordy Alter
"Having you as a go-between for the kablan, lawyers, etc., has been a lifesaver." Thanks so much for all your continued help in acquiring our future apartment in the new development of Bustan Baka. Unlike other agents we have used in the past, you have stood at our side throughout the entire process and continue to do so as we put on the finishing touches. Having you as a go-between for the kablan, lawyers, etc., has been a lifesaver. We also would like to thank you for your assistance in helping us sell our other property in Jerusalem and look forward to your continued assistance in completing that transaction.
Lisa and Larry Siegel
"Being 6,000 miles away is difficult during the acquisition process, but having Gedaliah involved in the negotiations was very reassuring." We are delighted to recommend Gedaliah's services, as he was instrumental in helping us fulfill our dream of buying a home in Israel. Gedaliah understood our goals and worked within our budget to help us identify and purchase a great apartment in a wonderful new development project. Being 6,000 miles away is difficult during the acquisition process, but having Gedaliah involved in the negotiations was very reassuring. He had great "follow-up" and always responded to our emails quickly, patiently, and with clarity. Gedaliah understands the mindset of Anglos and is diligent to ensure that their expectations are being met. Issues always come up—that's the nature of the development business—but knowing that Gedaliah and his partner Eliezer are advocating on our behalf gives us comfort that these issues will be dealt with properly.
Miriam and Nathan Zussman
“Ruthie is the consummate professional and so much fun to work with.” Sometimes you can tell more about a broker by the deal that didn’t get done. Ruthie Yudin is the consummate professional and so much fun to work with. Despite investing many hours and days in expertly negotiating a complex transaction, when we felt the purchase was not right for us, she responded only with armth and concern that we make the right decision. Many brokers can negotiate a deal - but acting with integrity and caring when one falls apart is extremely rare. We highly recommend Ruthie Yudin and the team she works with.
Jamie and Dan Schwartz
"You sized up our needs and honed in so fast without ever overstepping or moving the target price up and up as so many others do." Todah to you both. You were amazing and so pleasant to work with. After so many years and a half dozen realtors, you sized up our needs and honed in so fast without ever overstepping or moving the target price up and up as so many others do. Your recommendation to use Chaim was spot on. Never before have we worked with a home inspector who was so attuned to every detail and served as such an advocate. Between you, Chaim, and of course Amit, Jerusalem's best real estate attorney, we covered every possible base imaginable with the help and guidance of our "Dream Team." We bought an amazing, unique property and couldn't be more pleased. A wonderful way to enter Rosh Hashana and to give Hakarat HaTov to Hashem and to each of you who made this dream a reality.
Jason, London
"They were professional, trustworthy, and spoke the same 'language,' which enabled them to truly understand our needs and criteria." We were so grateful that we were recommended to Gedaliah Borvick of My Israel Home when we recently purchased an apartment in Israel. Gedaliah and his team were professional, trustworthy, and spoke the same "language," which enabled them to truly understand our needs and criteria. We appreciate all they did for us in making this big decision and investment and would highly recommend them.
Dvorah L.
"Heartfelt thanks to the best realty team ever!" Six years and a couple of close calls is what it took to finally decide on a beautiful apartment in Baka, Jerusalem. And throughout, Gedaliah did not give up on me. I have so much gratitude to Gedaliah and Eliezer for helping to make my dream of owning a reality. They were there for the practical and the emotional. They bring their integrity, humor, care, and commitment to the process. Heartfelt thanks to the best realty team ever!
Zina and Ushi Freundlich
"You made our search for an apartment as stress-free as is possible." Gedaliah, you and Eliezer made our search for an apartment as stress-free as is possible. You listened to our needs and then proceeded to show us apartments that met our specifications. You also were extremely helpful throughout the purchase process and beyond. We would recommend you to our friends because of your honest, straightforward, reliable service.
Daniella and Jamie Stadtmauer
"She is attentive, proactive, reliable, and dedicated." Ruthie has been amazing over the past year helping us find a home in Israel. She is attentive, proactive, reliable, and dedicated. Ruthie went above and beyond to ensure that we found a place that was a perfect fit for us. Gedaliah and Ruthie are a pleasure to work with, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a home in Israel.
Arnold and Millie Levine
"Your team did everything exactly perfect." Gedaliah, we thank you. Your team did everything exactly perfect. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Indeed, we are already telling everyone about the most unbelievable care, attention, recommendations, and thorough way that all was handled in such a short time, to such success.
Deborah and Avi Wosner
"Ruthie is honest, kind, patient, and simply has a great energy; from day one, she was just the most wonderful person to deal with." I cannot be more grateful to Ruthie for helping us find and buy our dream home. It wasn’t easy for us—there were a lot of moving parts, and our budget was tight—but Ruthie was there every step of the way and went SO above and beyond for me, including responding to my messages in the middle of the night! She knew how much I wanted this home, and against all odds, she fought my corner and made it happen for me! Ruthie is honest, kind, patient, and simply has a great energy; from day one, she was just the most wonderful person to deal with. I absolutely can’t recommend her enough!
Miriam and Aharon Haber
“They were endlessly patient . . .” Gedaliah and his team recently represented us in buying an apartment in a new development in Jerusalem. The development offers numerous models, each with its own unique features and advantages and disadvantages. They were endlessly patient and answered our many questions, large and small, about lots of the apartments without ever losing their cool. They certainly negotiated a better deal for us than we could have done ourselves and even handled a “daka 99” (i.e. A VERY VERY last minute) change in our choice of which apartment to purchase without batting an eyelash. Highly recommend them.
Robert and Debi Berko
"Your work piloted our ship through some rough waters, and we are very grateful . . ." Debi and I want to thank you both for the efforts that you made in selling our apartment and getting what we feel is a good price. The time pressure that we were under, coupled with a buyer who took a long time to come to contract, made these past months not always easy for us. Your work piloted our ship through some rough waters, and we are very grateful to you both. May Hashem grant you continued success in all your endeavors.
Dr. Michael and Debbie Hamlin
"She was very proactive and provided on-going support and advice . . ." My wife Debbie and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the support and service Ruthie Yudin provided us to find a place to call home when we moved to Israel. Ruthie was a dynamo of energy and not only located a great home that was perfect for our needs, she provided advice and contacts for things we didn’t even know we would need as we were moving from the U.S. and were not knowledgeable about how real estate transactions work in Israel. She was very proactive and provided ongoing support and advice, even going so far as to pick up cleaning supplies and find a cleaning service so everything would be nice when we arrived from America. It was a pleasure to work with Ruthie, and she will be our go-to person for any real estate needs we might have in the future. We will certainly be recommending her to anyone from the U.S. or locally who is in need of good real estate advice or service. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who is willing to go over and above what many agents are willing to provide.
Marvin and Roberta Newman
"It was a perfect introduction to Jerusalem real estate." Thank you so much for your valuable time yesterday. It was a perfect introduction to Jerusalem real estate. As a 30-year experienced realtor in Toronto, I recognize right away your professionalism and the care you exhibit to your clientele. In particular, the follow-up emails last night with quality information and advice, in my opinion, is going beyond the typical realtor you find in Jerusalem.
Leslie and Ron Goldberg
"We just feel so blessed to have found someone like you to work with to make our dream of owning an apartment in Eretz Yisrael a reality." Where do we begin to thank you? You have been amazing! Juggling schedules, answering emails within minutes, always available for phone calls, having amazing connections . . . and the list continues. We just feel so blessed to have found someone like you to work with to make our dream of owning an apartment in Eretz Yisrael a reality. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication.
Rav Yoel Yehoshua
"I appreciate their market knowledge, integrity, and professionalism . . ." I have known Gedaliah for over 25 years, ever since he was a talmid of mine in the early 1980s. I recently reached out to him regarding an apartment in Yerushalayim, and he and his partner Eliezer gave us a realistic analysis of the unit's market value and expert guidance regarding its expansion capabilities. I appreciate their market knowledge, integrity, and professionalism, and would recommend their services to others looking to buy or sell apartments in Yerushalayim.
Laya and Yedidya Bejell
“Ruthie was there to help us find our dream home . . . and she went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and confident in the process.” We could not have been happier with Ruthie Yudin. We spent the better part of a year meeting with real estate agents and projects in various communities in Israel. Ruthie was the first one who actually took the time to listen to and understand our needs. She did her research before we met with her and took the time to explain the nuances of the neighborhoods and housing options to us. She was so thorough that she picked out the perfect apartment for us, and we made an offer that was accepted the same night! This was our first time purchasing a property, and she made sure that we understood all aspects that go into purchasing a first apartment in Israel. She recommended our lawyer, helped with questions we had regarding choosing a mortgage broker and even went out of her way to send us recommendations of daycare options for our kids after we made a passing comment that we need to figure out where to send them. From day one Ruthie was there to help us find our dream home in an ideal neighborhood for us, and she went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and confident in the process.
Orah and Richard Mosak
"Thank you for your professionalism, personal attention, and direction that you provided us, without ever being pushy . . ." Gedaliah served as our agent in selling our Yerushalayim apartment. We appreciated all the hours and energy that he and Eliezer expended to find the right buyer. Thank you for your professionalism, personal attention, and direction that you provided us, without ever being pushy and always with sensitivity to our needs. We have already recommended your services to our friends and would not hesitate to recommend you to other potential clients.
Linda and Mark Karasick
"You bring equal doses of professionalism and honesty to the table, and we felt that we were in good hands . . ." It was truly a pleasure working with you regarding selling a Jerusalem apartment. You and your partner Eliezer have a strong understanding of the Jerusalem market. The two of you crafted a creative marketing program in an effort to give our asset exposure to the right potential buyers, invested considerable time and thought to determine how to present our apartment in the best light possible, and, in general, were a pleasure to deal with. Gedaliah, you bring equal doses of professionalism and honesty to the table, and we felt that we were in good hands entrusting you with our project. We look forward to working with you in the future, and we wholeheartedly recommend your services to others.
Anonymous Client
". . . We used him as a sounding board to ensure that we were making sound business decisions." We are happy to recommend Gedaliah's services to anyone looking to purchase a home in Israel. In addition to being instrumental in helping us identify the right apartment that addressed our particular needs, he also advised us regarding all apartment-related issues, and we used him as a sounding board to ensure that we were making sound business decisions. He never pressured us but always presented the facts and gave his suggestions. In addition, he has an excellent rolodex and put us in touch with other real estate professionals who helped us close the transaction.
Tamar Halpern
"He was very helpful in guiding my family regarding a number of complicated real estate issues." It is my great pleasure to recommend Gedaliah Borvick's services. He was very helpful in guiding my family regarding a number of complicated real estate issues. Being that we are in the US and the family's properties are in Israel, I was delighted to find Gedaliah, who helped steer us in the right direction. He has market acumen, excellent contacts, honesty, a strong sense of professionalism, and an easy-going, non-pushy nature . . . and I look forward to retaining his services again in the future.
R.A.
"Gedaliah is genuinely honest and truly helpful." Gedaliah is genuinely honest and truly helpful. His patience and dedication are unmatched. He answered countless emails and phone calls and took the time to find out about us so that he could help us find the apartment and location that was best for us. He worked hard on our behalf and fought to get us a great price. We are truly grateful to Gedaliah for all his help and guidance and would enthusiastically recommend his services to anyone planning to purchase a property in Israel.
D. Herman
"Their professionalism, honesty, knowledge of the market, and kindness were exceptional." Eliezer and Gedaliah represented us when we sold our house in Jerusalem. Their professionalism, honesty, knowledge of the market, and kindness were exceptional. They helped us get the best price for our apartment, and I recommend them to everyone who needs real estate help.
Miriam and Aharon Haber
"They were endlessly patient . . ." Gedaliah and his team recently represented us in buying an apartment in a new development in Jerusalem. The development offered numerous models, each with its own unique features and advantages and disadvantages. They were endlessly patient and answered our many questions—large and small—about lots of the apartments without ever losing their cool. They certainly negotiated a better deal for us than we could have done ourselves and even handled a "daka 99" (i.e., VERY VERY last-minute) change in our choice of which apartment to purchase without batting an eyelash. Highly recommend them.
Batsheva Peres Wolfe
"You were beyond helpful and gave me hope of a light at the end of the tunnel." I wanted to thank you again for your advice, quick response, and general support. In the end, we did not use your lawyer, but we did (bli ayin hara) get out of our contract and into a better situation. I have been meaning to write you, but settling into a new apartment has been a big deal. In the little bit of time that I asked you for help, you were beyond helpful and gave me hope of a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you again.
Anna and Boris Gulko
"We are greatly impressed by the qualities they demonstrated . . . honesty, professionalism, expertise, resourcefulness, patience, responsiveness, responsibility, and understanding." Eliezer and Gedaliah are the best real estate agents we have ever dealt with. We are greatly impressed by the qualities they demonstrated in our dealings with them—those qualities that we would demand from the "ideal" real estate agents: honesty, professionalism, expertise, resourcefulness, patience, responsiveness, responsibility, and understanding. We highly recommend Eliezer and Gedaliah to anyone who is going to buy real estate in Israel.
M.C.O., Teaneck, NJ
"Reliable, Honest, and Easy to Work With – 3 attributes of team ‘Gedaliah-Eliezer’ that are generally hard to come by." Gedaliah and Eliezer are diligent, hard workers, and are thorough in their approach. Moreover, they have an amazing rolodex of experienced and trustworthy real estate professionals, which I have leveraged on a number of occasions. I readily use Gedaliah as a sounding board for real estate matters in Israel, and he happily provides intelligent advice, even when he is not involved in the transaction at hand and is not ‘being paid’ for his effort. In a world where the conflicting interests and biases of real estate professionals often give one pause to second-guess their motivations, it is refreshing and comforting to know that I can always trust the advice that I hear from Gedaliah Borvick. I look forward to retaining Gedaliah’s services in the future.
Tammy and Robert Koppel
"We always felt that they had our best interests in mind, were not insistent, and did everything with the highest standards of professionalism." With their excellent market knowledge, Gedaliah and Eliezer did a remarkable job educating us about the Jerusalem real estate market. We always felt that they had our best interests in mind, were not insistent, and did everything with the highest standards of professionalism. We felt that we were in good hands, and we would highly recommend their services to others.
Ellen and Richard Gertler
"She gave us the ‘royal’ treatment." Ruthie Yudin is everything a realtor should be. She is smart, energetic, helpful, pleasant, organized, and, simply put, a beautiful person, inside and out. We first contacted Ruthie over 3 years ago, and she hit the ground running. Then, when our situation changed and we had to put the brakes on for a while, she understood completely. So when the time was right, we contacted Ruthie again, and she again gave us the “royal” treatment. She helped us find the perfect apartment and indeed helped us every step of the way. We trust Ruthie and the My Israel Home team implicitly and would recommend them to anyone!
Deena Weiss
"Ruthie guided our parents . . . with such love and confidence." It can be daunting navigating the system as new olim, but Ruthie guided our parents on the purchase of their new home with such love and confidence, explaining everything with patience along the way, and making sure that they understood the process and got everything they needed. She treated them like family, and we are all so grateful our parents can finally say, “We’re home.”
Gittie and Tod Rothschild
"We had a dream." We had a dream. We didn’t think it could ever come true! Thanks to the patience, expertise, and guidance of Ruthie, Gedaliah, and My Israel Home, it is no longer a myth! HOT KIDDUSH!!
Suri and David Alter
"Their honesty, integrity, and concern for their clients—and not just the sale—was obvious and very much appreciated." We have had the privilege of being both a buyer and a seller with Gedaliah and Eliezer. Nobody knows Jerusalem better than they do. Other real estate agents look to them for advice and knowledge about apartments in Jerusalem! Their honesty, integrity, and concern for their clients—and not just the sale—was obvious and very much appreciated by an American couple who couldn’t possibly know the nuances of buying and selling in Jerusalem and needed someone to trust. We consider ourselves very lucky that we found Eliezer and Gedaliah to help us. Finding the right apartment in the right neighborhood (at the right price!) can be a very difficult experience. Eliezer and Gedaliah quickly learned exactly what we were looking for and were able to show us many available apartments before we found the perfect place for us. Even more special is that they don’t feel that their job is done when the contract is signed. They continue to work with us throughout the process, offering help in any way they can. Besides our real estate agents, we are happy to consider them our friends.
Bilha and Shai Finkelstein
"They are genuine, responsive, and wonderful people to work with." When we were thinking about purchasing a home in Jerusalem, we wanted to find professionals and trustworthy people to guide us in finding what we need. Gedaliah and Eliezer were the perfect match for us. They guided us with patience and care, looked for what was good for us, and gave us the time to think, evaluate, and make an informed decision. They always followed up after meetings with emails, phone calls, and true care, and put forth all their efforts in the negotiations in order for us to feel comfortable with our purchase.
Darlene and Michael
"You made the process easy, and we feel like you went above and beyond for us." Thank you very much. Darlene and I are really pleased with the property, and we appreciate your help. You made the process easy, and we feel like you went above and beyond for us.
Client from West Orange, NJ
"You were tremendously helpful and supportive throughout the process." Ruthie, you were tremendously helpful and supportive throughout the process, which, in our opinion, was rather quick and painless. I don’t know if other deals go through this way, but we are grateful that you were the one to help us. We learned early on that we needed to think along the lines of what I call a “buyer’s thought process.” With your guidance, this helped us to focus on what we really wanted and how to deal with the “reality” of real estate in Israel. The fact that you are an absolute pleasure to work with was just an added bonus. Thank you, again, for all you have done to bring us one step closer to our dream of living in Israel.
Judi and Alvin Segal
"We are forever grateful." We were looking to buy an apartment in Jerusalem for over 10 years. It was only after meeting Gedaliah and Eliezer that we finally were able to buy a “piece of the rock.” They were always there, from consultations over the phone thousands of miles away to meeting us in Jerusalem. It was never a burden. You held our hand, showed us apartments, and walked us through every aspect of the deal—from the negotiating to the final purchase—and you continue to be there for us. Without you, we would not have been able to buy this apartment. We are forever grateful.
Judy and Robert Bruckstein
". . . What really stood out was their proactive approach in keeping us updated on their activities throughout the entire marketing process." It’s our pleasure to recommend the services of Gedaliah and Eliezer. Serving as our selling agents, they created and implemented a thorough sales campaign that left no stone unturned in identifying the right family to purchase the apartment. Even more important, their communication was excellent. Having worked with countless agents in the past, what really stood out was their proactive approach in keeping us updated on their activities throughout the entire marketing process. Gedaliah and Eliezer are menschlich, honest, and market-knowledgeable, and it was a pleasure working with them.
Anonymous Client
". . . You made our dream come true." Gedaliah, your team went above and beyond to help us find the perfect apartment. You took the time to understand what mattered most to us, and your insights made all the difference. Thank you for everything—you made our dream come true!
Ayelet Batt
“It was a pleasure to work with them, and my lawyer was impressed with their integrity and efficiency” I would recommend, without any reservations, the team of Gedaliah and Eliezer. It was a pleasure to work with them, and my lawyer was impressed with their integrity and efficiency. To my surprise, the price that I received for my apartment was even more than I had expected to get, thanks to their efforts.
Anna and Steve Kirshblum
". . . Their patience, responsiveness, and genuine care made a complicated experience easier." Anna and I would like to thank Gedaliah and Eliezer for helping make a dream come true. They were extremely patient, helpful with advice on so many issues, and most importantly, responsive and genuine. A complicated experience was made much easier. Kol hakavod.
Dr. Michael and Debbie Hamlin
"It was a perfect introduction to Jerusalem real estate." Thank you so much for your valuable time yesterday. It was a perfect introduction to Jerusalem real estate. As a 30-year experienced realtor in Toronto, I recognize right away your professionalism and the care you exhibit to your clientele. In particular, the follow-up emails last night with quality information and advice, in my opinion, is going beyond the typical realtor you find in Jerusalem.