The general process of renting out a house can be divided into the following three steps.
① Find a Real Estate Company That Handles Rental Properties
② Determine the Rent and Tenant Conditions
③ Start Recruiting Tenants
① Find a Real Estate Company That Handles Rental Properties
First, you need to find a real estate company that deals with rental properties.
Some companies specialize in rentals, while others focus only on sales, so it’s important to choose an agency that is experienced in rental management.
SeaHome is highly knowledgeable in both rental and sales, and also offers English support.
This makes it a reliable choice for foreign owners and foreign tenants as well.
② Determine the Rent and Tenant Conditions
Once you’ve selected a real estate company, the next step is to decide on the rent and other specific conditions for renting out the property.
▼ Key Points for Setting the Rent
・Higher rent → Increases profit but makes it harder to attract tenants
・Lower rent → Easier to attract tenants but reduces profit
It is important to set the rent with a good balance, using local market prices and professional advice from the real estate company as a reference.
▼ Support from SeaHome
SeaHome has extensive experience in rental management and brokerage, allowing us to propose the most appropriate rent based on the property’s features and market conditions.
We help you set a rent that is neither too high nor too low, ensuring good profitability while still making it easy to find tenants.
③ Start Recruiting Tenants
Once the conditions are finalized, the real estate company will begin marketing the rental property.
When prospective tenants show interest, they will be guided through the property, and if they agree to the conditions, the rental contract is signed.
・If the first viewing does not lead to a contract, the next prospective tenant will be shown the property
・The owner does not need to be present for viewings
・Only document handling is required from the owner
After the contract is finalized, rental income will finally begin.
Important Points When Renting Out a Property
Choose the Right Type of Rental Contract
There are two types of rental agreements in Japan:
Important Points When Renting Out a Property
Choose the Right Type of Rental Contract
There are two types of rental agreements in Japan:
■ Ordinary Lease Contract
・Automatically renewed when the contract expires
・The landlord cannot refuse renewal without a legally valid reason (“just cause”)
■ Fixed-Term Lease Contract
・The contract ends at the expiration date
・Ideal for those who plan to return and live in the property in a few years
If you may want to live in the property again in the future, be sure to choose a fixed-term lease contract.
What Is Rental Property Management?
ental property management refers to the day-to-day tasks involved in handling tenant move-ins and move-outs, making it an essential part of successful rental property operations.
■ Main Management Tasks Include:
- Rent collection and financial management
- Handling complaints (noise, equipment issues, tenant disputes)
- Addressing neighborhood problems
- Arranging repairs and maintenance
- Conducting cleaning, restoration, and renovations after a tenant moves out
- Coordinating and supporting tenant recruitment
- Owners often choose to outsource management when they:
- Own multiple properties
- Have properties located far away
- Are too busy with their main job to handle tasks on their own
Strengths of SeaHome
SeaHome has extensive experience in rental property management and is fully capable of supporting foreign owners and foreign tenants with multilingual services.
You can feel confident leaving your property management in our hands.
