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Mediating a Property Sale to a Non-Jew in Israel

Question

Hello, is it permissible for a Jew to mediate a property sale in Israel to a non-Jewish buyer?

Answer

Hello,

It is forbidden for a Jewish broker to do so.

Source

Darkei Teshuva Yoreh De'ah, Siman 151, quoting Hagahot Chochmat Shlomo [and similarly in his book Avodat Avoda Zara, page 14].

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