Our Services
Discover your dream property in Japan with Smart Property Japan, your trusted partner with over 45 years of experience investing in the Japanese property market. As a full-service real estate agency, we represent both buyers and sellers, offering comprehensive services tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you're looking to buy your dream home, sell your property for maximum value, or invest in Japan's thriving real estate market, our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way. From initial consultation to closing the deal, we provide personalized support and expertise to ensure a seamless and successful transaction. With our deep understanding of the Japanese real estate market and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, trust Smart Property Japan to help you achieve your property goals. Do you feel all warm and fuzzy now? Great - here is what we offer:
We offer 3 main services:
If there is something else you need assistance with, please let us know by contacting us directly.
Full Service Agency
Looking for a real estate agent? Our team can help you buy and sell property in major cities all across Japan.
Video Consultations
If you already have a real estate agent or are working independently but want access to our expertise, we offer remote video consultation services.
Are you looking to buy or sell in a remote location? Our team can accompany you to the property, or we can view the property on your behalf.
Remote Location Viewings
Full Service Agency:
Agency Commission Structure at Smart Property Japan*
tl;dr: Every transaction is different, and our fee structure will change accordingly. Our minimum fee ranges from 300,000 JPY to 570,000 JPY, depending on whether we act solely as consultants or as both consultants and real estate agents in your transaction. Location and price point will often dictate how we can best help you buy your property in Japan. Contact us for details.
Smart Property Japan charges the same standard realtor fee structure that you will find at most real estate agencies across Japan on properties over 17,000,000 JPY:
Over 4 million JPY = Sales Price x 3% + 60,000 JPY
Between 2 million JPY and 4 million JPY = Sales Price x 4% + 20,000 JPY
Less than 2 million JPY = Sales Price x 5%
Every transaction is different, and our fees may change depending on your transaction. Please contact us for more information. Commissions below 17,000,000 JPY require a consultation fee (this means the lowest fee will be 570,000 JPY). This includes full agency service and consultation. Consultation is free over 17,000,000 JPY. The structure of our fees can vary for very low-price point real estate in Japan. In some transactions, we may act solely as consultants. Please contact us for details, as this will depend on the specific property.
Here are some possible calculations examples:
1) 1 million JPY:
- Commission: 1,000,000 x 0.05 = 50,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
2) 2 million JPY:
- Commission: 2,000,000 x 0.05 = 100,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
3) 3 million JPY:
- Commission: 3,000,000 x 0.04 + 20,000 = 140,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
4) 4 million JPY:
- Commission: 4,000,000 x 0.04 + 20,000 = 180,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
5) 5 million JPY:
- Commission: 5,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 210,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
6) 6 million JPY:
- Commission: 6,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 240,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
7) 7 million JPY:
- Commission: 7,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 270,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
8) 8 million JPY:
- Commission: 8,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 300,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
9) 9 million JPY:
- Commission: 9,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 330,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
10) 10 million JPY:
- Commission: 10,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 360,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
11) 15 million JPY:
- Commission: 15,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 510,000 JPY (+ consult fee = 570,000 JPY)
12) 17 million JPY:
- Commission: 17,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 570,000 JPY
13) 20 million JPY:
- Commission: 20,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 660,000 JPY
14) 30 million JPY:
- Commission: 30,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 960,000 JPY
15) 50 million JPY:
- Commission: 50,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 1,560,000 JPY
16) 100 million JPY:
- Commission: 100,000,000 x 0.03 + 60,000 = 3,060,000 JPY
Before any purchase offer is made, we will take a 200,000 JPY deposit from our clients.
Many foreign buyer transactions will require additional services such as proxy representation and remote viewings. Please contact us for pricing.
Prices subject to change without notice.
*Our agency commission does not include transaction costs such as taxes, property inspection, advertising, travel costs, or legal fees. Please contact us for more information, or click here to see our article on transaction costs in Japan.
For clients not using Smart Property Japan as their real estate agency:
Video Consultations (non-agency clients):
$500 USD
30 minute video call
Video consultations can provide a range of services, from offering buying or selling advice to virtually accompanying you on property viewings. (Please note that our consultation services for non-agency clients are subject to availability, as we prioritize our real estate agency clients.)
Document Review (non-agency clients):
$500 USD
Up to 15 pages
Document review should be handled by your real estate agent, judicial scrivener, or lawyer, but in the rare circumstance that you need an external review, we offer document review services. (Please note that our consultation services for non-agency clients are subject to availability, as we prioritize our real estate agency clients.)
Remote Location Viewings (non-agency clients):
$600 USD / day + travel expenses
