Japan's realtors and brokerages, for buyers and sellers, conduct business in the same manner as in most countries, except the owner only pays the commission for seller representation while the buyer has to pay the agent for representation. In Japan it is NOT illegal for the listing broker to represent YOU, the buyer, but it's not the norm as most buyers want an advocate looking out for their best interests.
One could try to negotiate with the selling broker to lower their percentage for getting both ends. Laws and tradition make this virtually impossible and most brokers representing buyers do not want to shortchange their clients, after all they should, ethically and legally, be looking at getting the most return and the best conditions for their clients.
We would be happy to set up a custom search for you, and send you details by scanning various documents on real estate listings by email attachments (PDF files). Please note we will not perform such services unless we get an exclusive representation agreement (can be for a specified period) signed before any such search and after initial consultation.
As opposed to the large Japanese real estate firms we act as your advocate, looking after your best interests.
Since you are providing us with the business opportunity we want your interests to be at the forefront of any transaction
which takes place. We negoiate not only prices but conditions, which certain brokerages cannot or will not do for
their clients because they are either looking after the interests of property owners represented by them and/or only
want to work on deals which close very quickly and do not perform any due diligence. Also one thing we do which most
real estate brokers do not do is provide analysis of the market, i.e. compare properties currently for sale in the
market in the nearby area as well as current rent prices so as to estimate the potential rent prices of the property.
Our company is principally staffed with bicultural and bilingual individuals who grew up in the west. Our clients utilize us because they feel comfortable with our communication skills liasing between Japanese property owners and western and Asian buyers and our business acumen. Let us show you the advantages of utilizing Platinum.
If you have queries with any Japan real estate matter, even advice, please do not hesitate to contact me at:
