In Israel’s fast-paced real estate market, it’s common to find online listings that are outdated or no longer available. To save time and avoid disappointment, it’s crucial to know how to check if a specific real estate listing you’re interested in is still on the market.
The most direct and reliable method is to contact the listing agent or owner directly. The phone number is almost always provided in the advertisement on popular portals like Yad2, Madlan, or Komo. When you call, state the exact address of the property to confirm you are discussing the correct one.
Here are a few other tips to verify a listing’s status:
- Check the Posting Date: Most websites show when the ad was first posted or last updated. If a listing is several weeks or months old without any updates, there’s a higher chance it’s no longer available.
- Look for Repetitive Listings: Sometimes, an agent might repost an old listing to generate new leads. If you see the same apartment advertised multiple times over a long period, it could be a red flag.
- Be Skeptical of “Too Good to Be True” Deals: An apartment listed for a price far below the market rate for its size and location might be an old ad that the poster forgot to remove, or worse, a “bait” listing designed to attract calls.
- Ask for Current Photos or a Video Tour: A serious agent or landlord with an available property will have no problem providing up-to-the-minute visuals.
By taking these simple steps, you can efficiently determine if a real estate listing is still available and focus your search on active, viable properties.
