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Ramat Gan Couple Must Pay Broker Commission Despite Selling Home After Exclusivity Ended

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First reported by N12 · Jul 5, 2026

What happened

A Ramat Gan couple sold their home for 10.5 million shekels nearly a year after their exclusive brokerage agreement expired but were still ordered by a court to pay the broker a 2% commission. The court ruled the second sale was a continuation of the original deal, entitling the broker to fees despite the exclusivity period ending. Additional penalty claims by the broker were rejected.

01Couple sold home for 10.5 million shekels nearly a year after exclusivity ended.
02Broker Aaron Baruch sued for commission and penalties totaling nearly 600,000 shekels.
03Court ruled broker entitled to 2% commission on second sale as continuation of first deal.
04Broker’s claims for breach penalties and reputational damage were rejected.
05WhatsApp messages showed broker pressured clients and avoided acting fully in their interest.
06Couple ordered to pay about 247,800 shekels plus 15,000 shekels in legal fees.

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