FAQ
When I consulted a real estate company about selling my property, they told me, "You can't sell it unless you demolish it and clear the land," and "You have to get rid of all the belongings inside the house." Why won't they sell it to me as is?
This is because the real estate company's "target audience" and "business model" do not align with low-priced, older properties.
Many people tend to think that "real estate companies will sell any property," but in reality, there are reasons why real estate companies are reluctant to sell properties "as is."Three realistic behind-the-scenes storiesThere is.
- Reason ①: Because all customers are looking for a place to move into immediately.
Ninety percent of buyers who come to a typical real estate agency are looking for a "clean house that they can move into immediately." Therefore, properties with leaky roofs or leftover belongings don't fit into their customer list and are deemed "difficult to sell." - Reason ②: Because we are afraid of future complaints (liability for non-conformity with the contract).
If you simply act as an intermediary for an older property, there is a high risk of problems arising after the handover, such as discovering that "the pillars in unseen areas were rotten." Real estate companies are extremely reluctant to get involved and deal with these kinds of problems. - Reason ③: It's time-consuming and often results in a loss.
Real estate companies make their profit from "commissions based on the property price." While the commissions for low-priced properties costing a few million yen are very low, the effort involved in property inspection, contract preparation, and handling complaints is the same as for high-priced properties. The honest truth is that it's "not worth it" for the company.
This site does not feature "brand new, sparkling clean" buildings,"I want to buy an old property cheaply and renovate it to my liking through DIY." "I want to create my own investment property with a good return on investment."We have gathered a group of enthusiastic buyers.
Because we don't involve a real estate company, you can freely trade the property as it is with someone who understands its unique character, without having to pay exorbitant demolition or disposal fees upfront.
Are there any fees for listing properties on the site or when a sale is completed?
No, there are no listing fees or brokerage fees upon successful completion of a transaction.
As this site is a platform for person-to-person transactions, you will not have to pay the high brokerage fees that are typically incurred in transactions involving real estate companies, such as "31 TP3T + 60,000 yen of the property price."
The biggest advantage of direct transactions is that they eliminate the seller's financial burden and maximize the amount they keep.
How do you handle communication with buyers (such as scheduling viewings and negotiating prices)?
Please use the site's messaging function to communicate directly with us.
You will receive messages from buyers who are interested in your property, and you can then chat with them to schedule viewings and negotiate prices and conditions.
By having the seller, who knows the property's condition and appeal best, communicate directly, misunderstandings can be prevented, enabling a speedy and satisfactory transaction.
In the case of a private sale between individuals, how do I go about creating a contract and changing the name on the title?
Please use the provided contract template, or consult with a legal professional such as a judicial scrivener if necessary.
To ensure a smooth and secure transaction, this website provides a "real estate sales contract template."
By having the parties themselves draft the contract and only hiring a judicial scrivener to handle the name change (transfer of ownership registration) procedure, you can significantly reduce costs by tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yen. Of course, if you are unsure, you are free to choose to have a professional handle the contract drafting from the beginning.
What do technical terms like "sale in current condition" and "sale based on public records" mean?
Both are important transaction conditions designed to "eliminate the burden of costs and effort" for the seller.
- As-is condition (as is):
This means handing over the property "as is." The seller is not obligated to renovate, repair any broken parts, or remove any remaining household items (leftover belongings) at their own expense before selling. They can transfer the property to the buyer in its current state. - Public record trading:
This method involves buying and selling land based on the area recorded in the land register (official record) at the Legal Affairs Bureau. Because there is no need to re-survey the land boundaries, it eliminates the surveying costs, which can amount to hundreds of thousands of yen, and the surveying period, which can take several months.
On this site, we strongly recommend listing and trading under these conditions so that sellers can smoothly part with their items without incurring unnecessary expenses or effort.
Can you really list even the cheapest properties?
Yes, it is possible.
You can list low-priced properties ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yen, which are often rejected by typical real estate companies, as well as old vacant houses in rural areas, without any restrictions.
What do I need to prepare for publication?
Please provide photos of the property and any documents that provide detailed information.
We need photos of the property; even photos taken with your smartphone can easily be used to create a clear and easy-to-understand listing page.
Why are there so many properties that are so cheap?
This is because I am listing the items directly without going through an intermediary company.
We directly list properties where the seller wants to "get rid of them quickly" or "reduce the burden of management." Because there are no high intermediary costs such as brokerage fees, the properties are offered at a price lower than the market price.
I'm worried about potential problems arising from direct transactions.
We support secure transactions by providing contract templates and other resources.
This website provides a template for a real estate sales contract. Furthermore, if you have any concerns, you can entrust the procedure to a legal professional such as a judicial scrivener to prevent problems and ensure a safe transaction.