Military Background and Education:- Born in 1960, Major (Res.) in the IDF.
- Served as a soldier and officer in the paratroopers.
- Graduate of courses and training in information collection, analysis, and processing within the Intelligence Corps.
Professional Experience:- Over 38 years of practical experience as a property appraiser and expert in damages and property insurance claims.
- 1986-1990: Managed and established the appraisal office of the "Levi Yitzhak" Appraisal Company in Haifa and the northern region.
- Specializing in surveys, apartment evaluations, buildings, contents, valuables, and jewelry.
- From 1990 to the present: Owner of an independent appraisal office.
- Specializes in real estate, buildings, contents, and equipment appraisals.
- Provides services to a wide range of private, institutional, and governmental clients.
Main Areas of Activity:- Insurance evaluations and property damage assessments:
- Includes damages from fire, burglary, floods, water damage, and natural disasters.
- Appraiser for the Property Tax Authority:
- Operated during the Second Lebanon War and Operation Protective Edge.
- Conducted evaluations of property damages resulting from acts of war and terrorism.
Academic Activities:- Lecturer at various institutions, including:
- The Insurance College.
- Association of Insurance Companies.
- College of Management.
- Ariel University.
- University of Haifa.
- Senior lecturer in the training of property and insurance appraisers.
Areas of Expertise:- Valuation of property, buildings, contents, jewelry, and artwork.
- Analysis of insurance policies and coverage for property insurance.
- Supervision and monitoring of building restoration after damages.
Licenses and Certifications:- Certified real estate appraiser holding license No. 4961529 from the Ministry of Justice.
- Expert in property value depreciation due to damages, defects, nuisances, and hazards.
Entrepreneurship and Organization Establishment:- Founder and owner of "Beit Shamai":
- A school for practical appraisal training.
- Organization of expert appraisers and independent evaluators in Israel.
- Founder and owner of "Viaje" (Value for Seniors):
- A unique pension program for those without savings, converting real estate into a source of cash.
Professional Publications:- Author of books and guides widely used by the judiciary, lawyers, and appraisers:
- The Guide to Compensation for Water Damage.
- The Pre-Purchase Inspection Guide.
- The Appraisal Doctrine.
- Real Estate Bubble (also sold as a standalone book).
- Appraisal Codex – laws, rules, and tools for property and agricultural appraisal in Israel.
- Zero Reports Binder – practical tools for creating zero reports.
- Depreciation of Real Estate Value – practical tools for assessing damages and nuisances.
- Digital version of Real Estate Bubble.
Judicial Expertise:- Certified expert for the judicial system.
- Prepares expert opinions for courts in real estate, property, and insurance claims.
- Specializes in property value depreciation due to damages, hazards, nuisances, defects, and other issues.
