How to Sell Property in Japan From Overseas: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide | 渋谷の不動産売却なら株式会社Assetters | ブログ

Yes, absolutely. Foreign owners do not need to physically fly to Tokyo or reside in Japan to execute a legal property sale. Japanese real estate law permits full representation through a Power of Attorney (POA), allowing you to complete every stage of the transaction remotely.

Whether you purchased an investment apartment in Shibuya years ago or inherited a family home, you can manage the listing, price negotiation, contract signing, and final settlement from your home country with the right professional team in Tokyo.

1. Valuation & Consultation: We evaluate your property using current local market data and provide an accurate estimation without requiring you to visit.

2. Preparing Legal Representation (POA): To act on your behalf, we prepare a bilingual Power of Attorney document. You will sign this in front of a local notary public or at the Japanese Embassy in your jurisdiction.

3. Certificate of Signature (Signature Verification): Because non-residents often lack a registered Japanese seal (Inkan), an official Signature Certificate issued by your embassy or local notary replaces the seal requirement for legal title transfers.

4. Marketing & Closing: We market the property, handle buyer inquiries, coordinate with legal judicial scriveners (Shiho-shoshi), and oversee the funds transfer into your preferred bank account.

To ensure a seamless legal closing, non-resident sellers must gather: (1) Passport copy, (2) Signed Power of Attorney, (3) Affidavit or Certificate of Signature, and (4) Original Property Title Deed (登記識別情報). Having these verified early prevents unexpected delays at settlement.

Assetters Inc. specializes in remote property sales for international owners. Our English-fluent team handles all legal paperwork, judicial scrivener coordination, and marketing on your behalf. Contact us today for a free English property valuation and consultation.