Fixing the process of finding, buying and managing Japan Real Estate. We put real estate agents to work for you. We streamline issues, save you time and help Monetize the property.

We are NOT a real estate agent -- we make them work for you. We are YOUR consultant to work in your interest of finding, securing and maintaining a great property in Japan.

Japanese real estate agents are not like in other countries. They list/advertise only their own listings and will almost never search for you outside their own listings or those very nearby their office. In addition, there is no central agnostic database of properties (more about this later). As such their job is extremely limited and commisions are limited to 3% by law. They work to sell something but not to sell you what works best for you. We are here to fix that situation by finding properties in your chosen geography and working only with realtors who know we have their number and we'll make them work. 

Japan Real Estate is Rich in Variety with Options for All Tastes - Our Consultation can maximize the benefits and minimize the friction.

The Japan Real Estate market is wide and various. From expensive condominiums and small lots near ski resorts to larger properties with more land and development potential, the range is wide. We have decades of experience and can advise on how to simplify the ownership and maximize the benefit of the property you prefer.

Free hold land ownership is a hallmark of Real Estate ownership in Japan

Freehold ownership of land is a key feature of Japanese real estate. Any person or company can buy and own land in Japan without citizenship or resident requirements.  

Spending Money on Japanese Real Estate is easy, succeeding with it is the key.

We are NOT a real estate agency and our only concern is your success. Thus we advise with the truth at the heart of the matter. With no central property database like many other countries, the online market is truthfully just a collection of ads that realtors pay for if they do not sell that property without advertising it. These listed properties can be great or terrible of course but the point is the 'market' you see online is not agnostic, it's advertised. 

Clear, Shared Documentation via private link - Tracking the whole experience, there for your reference and benefit.

Our Japan Real Estate Consulting services provide full private online documentation of all advice from the start to owning a property, managing, renovating and further on. Our briefs are in written form with appropriate telephony conversations ready for your reference anytime. We get no and take no commission on real estate transactions -- we work for you only!

How to Find and Purchase Property in Japan the Smart Way

Expertise in Japan. Silk Crane's team has decades of experience in the Japan market in several segments and can help you. We can help find the property, buy it, renovate, manage it and eventually help you sell it or pass it on. Again, we are not a realtor and do not take or get commissions. We have consulting fees thus helping you succeed in Japanese Real Estate is our number one interest.

We Make the Search Productive. The Search for Japanese Real Estate can present some challenges. First of all, finding properties that fit your desires requires knowing the market and having or building relationships with more than one realtor in the geography of your interest -- who will facilitate a deal. This sounds obvious but in Japan most realtors will only really care about their own small listing base or be willing to show other listings that are in their neighborhood. This is our job as your consultant and we quickly find the realtors who will work to find the right property while we fire those who don't put in the work.

Purchasing Japanese Real Estate in a Smarter Manner. The process of purchasing property in Japan has it's own idiosyncrasies and pitfalls that we inform you of and help you navigate. There are ways to purchase the property that must be decided at the beginning which will greatly reduce future red tape in Japan when it comes time to sell the property or pass it on. This is also part of our initial consultation.

Looking Forward: Making the Most of Your Property in Japan. Of course we consult and advise on purchase and future sale when the time comes. We have consulting services going forward that can help realize value on your Japanese property. During ownership there are areas we can provide excellent value:

• Improvement renovations. Experienced contractors are a part of our team. From new builds to simple renovations we can get the job done for you, making sure you get value and professional results.
• Property management and grounds maintenance/improvement
• Achieving revenue from the property via short term rentals such as air bnb and the associated management we can facilitate

Start an Initial Consultation on your path to purchasing Japan Real Estate.

Use the initial consultation purchase on this page to get things moving on your property in Japan.

Based on your input we'll have a direction on how to advise you and can put together talking points to cover on a phone/video call along with a written brief. Among the points will be some analysis about the geography you are interested in, the potential and pitfalls of the types of properties that suit you in that geography and how to most simply see the purchase through -- and manage the property going forward based on your input and the reality in Japan. There are plenty of next steps and you can consider them without obligation at all. At the very least you will come out of this initial consultation with sold advice based on your input and direction forward. Money well spent!