Our Fees
Brokerage commissions for sales at Yotsuba Real Estate Co., Ltd. are within the maximum prescribed by the Real Estate Brokerage Act (宅地建物取引業法). Consultations are free — the first and every one thereafter. Legal work such as inheritance procedures is undertaken by Yotsuba Gyoseishoshi Office under a separate contract and separate fees. Because the specific amount varies with the property and the scope of your request, we provide a quotation.
Brokerage commission (sales)
For sales, the Real Estate Brokerage Act (宅地建物取引業法) sets a maximum commission. Where the sale price exceeds 4 million yen, the statutory maximum is calculated by the following formula.
Statutory maximum (where the sale price exceeds 4 million yen): sale price × 3% + 60,000 yen + consumption tax
The statutory maximum by price band is as follows (consumption tax is added to each).
| Sale price | Statutory maximum (before consumption tax) |
|---|---|
| Up to ¥2,000,000 | sale price × 5% |
| Over ¥2,000,000 and up to ¥4,000,000 | sale price × 4% + ¥20,000 |
| Over ¥4,000,000 | sale price × 3% + ¥60,000 |
* For the brokerage of land or a building priced at ¥8,000,000 or less, in view of the cost of on-site surveys and with the client's agreement, up to ¥330,000 including consumption tax may be received (in force since 1 July 2024).
Our brokerage commission is quoted individually within this statutory maximum, according to the property and the scope of your request.
Brokerage commission (leasing)
For leasing, the Real Estate Brokerage Act (宅地建物取引業法) sets the statutory maximum at one month's rent plus consumption tax. Our brokerage commission is offered within this statutory maximum.
Consultation, appraisal and management fees
Consultations are free — the first and every one thereafter. If a fee should apply, we will present a quotation.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Consultation (the first and every one thereafter) | Free |
| Sale appraisal | Free |
| Buyout price proposal | Presented individually after the appraisal |
| Rental property management | 3-5% of the monthly rent (consumption tax included) |
* A buyout figure varies with the condition, location and timing of the property, so we present it individually after an appraisal. The management rate depends on the scope of management (rent collection, tenant response, arranging restoration work and so on).
Fees for gyoseishoshi work
Legal work such as inheritance documents and permits and licenses is undertaken by the affiliated Yotsuba Gyoseishoshi Office under a separate contract and separate fees. Because fees vary with the scope of work, we provide a quotation.
Fee schedule for gyoseishoshi work (Yotsuba Gyoseishoshi Office)
Please note
The amounts on this page are an explanation of the statutory maximums; an individual quotation is presented at the time of consultation.
Frequently asked questions about our fees
How much is the brokerage commission?
For both sales and leasing, we work within the statutory maximum prescribed by the Real Estate Brokerage Act (宅地建物取引業法). For sales (where the sale price exceeds 4 million yen), the statutory maximum is “sale price × 3% + 60,000 yen + consumption tax”; for leasing it is within “one month's rent plus consumption tax.” Because the specific amount varies with the property and the scope of your request, we quote it individually.
Is the consultation free?
Consultations are free — the first and every one thereafter. If a fee should apply, we will present a quotation. Please feel free to contact us first.
Is the appraisal free?
Yes. There is no charge for a sale appraisal, and you decide whether to proceed after seeing it. A buyout price varies with the condition, location and timing of the property, so we present it individually after the appraisal.
Are gyoseishoshi fees separate?
Yes, they are separate. Legal work such as inheritance documents and permits and licenses is undertaken by the affiliated Yotsuba Gyoseishoshi Office under a separate contract and separate fees. Because fees vary with the scope of work, we provide a quotation. For details, see the “Fee schedule for gyoseishoshi work” page (/legal/ryokin).