Residential Sales Brokerage
Edo Partners brokers residential property sales and purchases in Tokyo as a licensed real estate brokerage. For personal and corporate rental searches in English, visit TokyoExpat.
Who This Is For
- Individuals in Japan considering a home purchase or relocation
- Professionals at foreign-affiliated companies considering a home purchase
- Property owners considering an inheritance-related sale
- Those searching for owner-occupied property, not investment purposes
Luxury rental and corporate housing arrangements for expat executives are handled by our brand TokyoExpat. For company-leased housing arrangements by Japanese employers, please see TokyoExpat’s corporate housing page.
Not a fit if: you want to consign a whole building or multiple units to us as landlord for leasing and management (we do not currently offer property or leasing management). For investment purposes involving multiple properties, please see Investment Advisory.
What We Provide
- Sales brokerage
- Buyer and seller representation for residential transactions
- Selection, price negotiation, and contracting for tower condominiums and luxury properties
- Coordination for relocations (e.g., condominium to detached house)
- Review and explanation of key disclosure documents and sale contracts (within the scope of real estate brokerage)
- Review of building condition and legal risk (specialists arranged as needed)
- Consultation on inheritance-related property matters, with referrals to tax accountants and judicial scriveners
What We Do Not Provide
- Property management or rental (building) management (not currently offered)
- Rent collection, deposit handling, or subleasing
- Tax filing, tax planning, or legal opinions themselves
Real Estate Brokerage License: Tokyo Governor (1) No. 113471.
Process
- Confirm your requirements and purchase or sale objective
- Property search or sale appraisal
- Viewings and negotiation
- Explanation of key disclosures and contracting
- Settlement and handover for the purchase or sale
FAQ
How much does a sale appraisal cost?
The initial appraisal is free. We use the comparable transaction method and explain our reasoning.
Can you help with both investment and owner-occupied purchases?
Owner-occupied home purchases and sales are covered by this page. Where an investment decision is involved, please see Investment Advisory. The point of contact is the same, so feel free to reach out if you’re unsure which applies.
Next Step
For inquiries about residential purchases or sales, please contact us via Contact.