Full Concierge Property Search in Japan

Description

Why Foreign Buyers Need a Japan Property Search Service

Looking for property search in Japan for foreigners? Our Japan real estate concierge helps expats and international buyers with house hunting in Japan—from weekly curated listings and agent coordination to property viewing translation in Japan, hazard checks, and step-by-step guidance so you can buy property in Japan confidently. Our Full Concierge Property Search service is designed to eliminate those headaches, providing expats and international buyers with a guided, efficient house-hunting experience. Whether you’re looking for a Tokyo apartment, an Osaka condo, or a rural kominka farmhouse, we’ll help you navigate the Japanese real estate market with confidence.

What’s Included in Our Japan Real Estate Concierge

Initial Strategy Session (60‑minute Zoom)

• Personalized Needs Assessment: We start with a deep dive into your goals – defining your budget, property type preferences, desired locations, renovation scope, and timeframe. We also clarify any visa considerations or residency plans that might affect your purchase (for example, informing you about loan options or regional restrictions based on visa status).
• Expert Guidance: Based on real‑world market conditions in Japan, we provide immediate, actionable feedback on what is feasible (and what isn’t) for your situation. This clarity at the outset can save you weeks of trial-and-error searching and help set realistic expectations.

Weekly Curated Property Listings (Japan-Wide)

• Handpicked Listings in English: Each week, you’ll receive up to 10 curated property listings from across Japan, tailored to your criteria. For every promising property – whether it’s on a popular site or a hidden gem from a local akiya bank – we provide an English summary, so you don’t have to decipher Japanese listings.
• Key Data & Insights: For each listing, we include critical details and due diligence data: commute times and transportation options, nearby amenities (shops, schools, hospitals), zoning information (e.g. residential-only or mixed-use area), any renovation or building restrictions, and even hazard map info for the area (exposure to floods, landslides, earthquake zones, etc.). These insights help you evaluate the property’s surroundings and risks at a glance – an extra level of analysis you won’t get on typical listing sites

Direct Agent Liaison & Property Verification

•  Availability and Eligibility Checks: We directly contact listing agents or property sellers to verify the status of each property. This means we confirm the current price, check that it’s truly available (avoiding “phantom listings” that are already under contract), and ensure there are no restrictions on foreign ownership or purchase. By doing this upfront, we save you from investing time or money on dead-end listings.
• Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Foreign buyers often encounter properties that look great online but turn out to be off-limits (e.g. some homes in co-op buildings that only sell to residents, or plots where ownership transfer to non-residents is complicated). Our verification step filters those out. You won’t be unpleasantly surprised by fine print barring non-residents – we’ll flag and avoid any such cases

Viewing Coordination & Bilingual Interpretation

• Property Viewings (Virtual or In-Person): When you’re ready to see a property (or several), we coordinate viewings through licensed local real estate brokers. If you’re in Japan, we help schedule in-person visits. If you’re overseas, we arrange remote video tours so you can walk through the house via video call.
• Live Bilingual Support: A bilingual interpreter from our team will join you (virtually or in-person) during each property viewing. We ensure you understand every feature, answer, and disclosure from the seller or agent in real time. No detail will be lost in translation – you can ask questions freely and hear the responses in English on the spot. (Please note: while we facilitate communication, all price negotiations or contract discussions are handled directly by you and the licensed broker – our interpreter will translate faithfully without adding personal advice.)

Dedicated Client Portal & Ongoing Consultation

• Organized Dashboard: You will have access to a secure online Client Portal where all the property information is neatly organized. This includes a dashboard with your shortlisted listings, the reports and data we’ve provided (maps, hazard assessments, etc.), photos/videos from viewings, and messages or updates from agents. This portal makes it easy to compare options side by side and keep track of everything in one place.
• Continuous Support: Throughout the 60-day service period, we remain available for questions, tweaks to your search criteria, or discussions about new listings. We’re essentially your personal real estate research team in Japan, on call to assist as you refine your choices.

Additional Guidance (As Needed)
(These are not formal parts of the package, but we often provide tips to clients.) We can advise on next steps once you find a property you love – such as guiding you on how to get a real estate purchase application done, what documents you might need as a foreign buyer, or connecting you with English-speaking professionals for legal and financial matters (lawyers, scriveners, lenders, etc.). Our goal is to make the entire process of buying real estate in Japan as smooth and stress-free as possible for you.

Compliance and Transparency

We operate as your consultant and facilitator for property search and translation. All legal transactions are handled by licensed Japanese real estate brokers. This means while we help with research, communication, and coordination, any purchase agreement or negotiation will be between you and a duly licensed agent or broker. (Japanese law requires real estate transactions to involve licensed professionals.) We fully respect these regulations – our service ensures you’re informed and prepared, but we do not act as a broker or accept any broker fees. This keeps everything transparent and above-board.

In short, we’re on your side as an independent advisor, making sure you have complete information and language support, every step of the way.

Start Your 60‑Day Full Concierge Property Search Now

Buying property in Japan as a foreigner doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With our full-service concierge approach, you’ll save time, avoid costly mistakes, and discover the best opportunities that fit your needs – all with an experienced team guiding you. Relocate Japan is dedicated to providing foreign buyers with an easier path to home ownership or investment in Japan’s property market. Let’s find the perfect home or investment for you, together. Get started today and turn your Japan real estate dream into realit