Selling Process

• Consultation & Appraisal

  We will first visit your property to check the condition in person and appraise its value accurately whilst discussing your requirements such as a desired time frame to sell etc. And then we will also analyse the property history as well as the comparative market with deep knowledge of the surrounding area to appropriately price your property just above the market rather than price low enough to sell.
  Upon request, we are also able to provide you with tax consultation with our affiliated tax accountant for you to make a more informed decision.

• Signing of Listing Agreement

  A listing agreement is a contract under which a property owner authorises a real estate agent to find a buyer for the property on the owner’s terms.

  Once all the listing contract is ready, we will explain all the terms using English translation since the formal written agreement has to be in Japanese.

  Types of listing agreements :

  

  	Exclusive right-to-sell Listing Agreement	Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement	Open Listing Agreement
  Contract with multiple agents	Not Acceptable	Not Acceptable	Acceptable
  Buyer found by the seller	Not Acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable
  Registration to REINS*	Within 5 Business days	Within 7 Business days	Optional
  Progress report submission	Once a week	Once 2 week	None

  * REINS : Real Estate Information Network System designated by MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

• Marketing & Advertising

  The key to successful sales lies in effective sales operations. As soon as all the creatives and resources are ready for advertising, we will promote your property all over the internet across multiple platforms including social media, web portals, newsletter and direct mails.
  And also our network of trustworthy corporations makes it possible to get your property in front of as many high-end prospective buyers as possible in a heartbeat.

• Viewing

  We offer 3 types of viewings,

  1, Virtual viewing : Buyers visit our website and walk through the virtual room tour of your property. We shoot your property in the best condition and share it with buyers meaning you are not required to clean your property to prepare for visits. You also don't need to leave your property for every visit either as it is virtually done.
  2, Online viewing : We visit your property and show buyers your property through an online call. This is less time consuming than a physical viewing, and still can give buyers a really good sense of your property.
  3, In-person viewing : At the end of the day, most buyers ask for a physical viewing and this is the most effective way to let them picture themselves living in your property. Before viewing, we make sure your property is ready to be presented in the best light.

• Conclusion of Sales Contract

  Once we receive an offer from a buyer, we will proceed to closing a sales contract. Based on the offer price, desired payment method, schedule for delivery stated in the offer, we will determine all the conditions of the contract. Once the seller and the buyer reach an agreement, we will draft the contract documents and the closing will take place at out office in the presence of both parties.

  Required items when signing a sales contract
  ・Registered Seal
  ・Seal registration certificate
  ・Residential registration certificate
  ・Stump Duty
  ・Identification documents (Japanese drivers license, residence card, etc.)

  * Additional documents may be required depending on the circumstances.

• Final Settlement & Handover

  Final settlement procedure consists of ownership transfer, payment of remaining balance due and delivery of the property.
  After the seller moves out and we conduct the final confirmation of the property, our affiliated bilingual judicial scrivener will apply for the registration of ownership transfer.
  In the meantime, the buyer completes the payment of the remaining balance due and any existing mortgage if any.
  Once the seller receives the full remaining balance, ownership transfer will be executed.
  Up to the delivery date, the seller is responsible for settlement of fixed asset taxes, management fees and other costs.
  And finally, once the remaining balance due is settled, the property and keys will be delivered.
  When the delivery confirmation document is signed by both the seller and the buyer, and the seller pays the agent fee, the selling process is complete.

  Required items when signing a sales contract
  ・Registered Seal
  ・Seal registration certificate
  ・Residential registration certificate
  ・Tax certificate

  * Additional documents may be required depending on the circumstances.