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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 · 12 minutes ago
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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