The Double Agents of Japanese Real Estate (featuring AkiyaMart Direct Agent Ryo Takemoto)

Imagine you sign with a real estate estate agent to sell your home—only to find out your agent also represents the buyer. Among the many things Japan handles differently, real estate transactions can be an opaque if not unreliable experience. From difficulties in scheduling viewings to disappearing homeowners, AkiyaMart Direct agent Ryosuke Takemoto covers what he's learned dealing with foreign homebuyers, difficult seller's agents, and the infamous "Ryote" deals. 00:19 Introduction 01:47 What is a Ryote deal? 08:56 Navigating Ryote deals 14:48 Drowning in paperwork 15:46 Struggles and suspicions with real estate agents 17:53 How hard is it for foreign buyers? 20:04 Buying an Osaka udon shop 24:41 Where in Japan would Ryo buy?