Sam Gendell is a Chicago native whose deep connection to Israel began long before his real estate career. In 2008, he made the life-changing decision to move to Israel and serve as a lone soldier in the IDF, an experience that strengthened not only his love for the country but also his commitment to helping other Jews build their own futures here. After completing his military service, Sam returned to the U.S. and joined his family’s firm, Terraco Real Estate, where he gained extensive experience in commercial real estate development, brokerage, and property management across major American markets.
Years later, driven by a shared passion for Israel and inspired by the growing demand from Jewish communities abroad, Sam and his father expanded their real estate focus to Israel’s rapidly evolving residential sector. Their goal was clear: help Jews from around the world invest in high-quality Israeli real estate and create meaningful roots in the Jewish homeland-whether through a full relocation, a luxury pied-à-terre, or an investment that secures a personal foothold in Israel’s future.
Today, as a key member of Montefiore Real Estate Group-Israel’s top luxury real estate agency for internationals: Sam bridges the worlds of American professionalism and Israeli market expertise. Bringing the combined perspective of a developer, investor, and former lone soldier, he provides clients with unique insight, transparency, and confidence as they navigate the Israeli real estate landscape.
As Montefiore’s primary contact for English-speaking clients, Sam works closely with Jewish families, investors, and new immigrants from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., South Africa, Australia, and beyond. Fluent in Hebrew and deeply familiar with the cultural nuances of relocating or investing from abroad, he is committed not just to helping clients buy a property- but to helping them feel truly at home in Israel.
For Jews looking to strengthen their ties to Israel through luxury real estate, Sam’s mission is personal, professional, and profoundly meaningful.
