Offering the Top-quality Real Estate Experience You Deserve.

Offering the Top-quality
Real Estate Experience
You Deserve.

Aki goes above and beyond for the client
in every way”—Ari S.

About Aki

With a solid background in the real estate industry and a wealth of experience in two major cities, Aki Shimizu is your award winning, go-to agent for all your property needs in Tokyo.
Having worked as an agent in New York City and now based in her hometown of Tokyo, Aki brings a unique value to any English speaker interested in entering the dynamic Japanese real estate market.

Aki’s extensive and deep understanding of the intricacies of how foreigners buy and sell property in Japan enable her to address any challenges that may arise, ensuring that you
receive accurate information and professional assistance. She has established herself as a trusted real estate agent for English speakers, with a global reach, working with foreign buyers and sellers from countries including the US, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Europe.

Whether you are looking for a luxury vacation home, investment property, or a home of your own—or if you are looking to sell any of those properties and your geographical focus is Central Tokyo and the communities that radiate from it, remember:

Aki Shimizu
Licensed Real Estate Broker
at RE/MAX Top Agent

Aki Shimizu is the best investment you can make in real estate

Awards

Driven by personal and professional goals, Aki continuously strives for excellence in her career.
She has received numerous prestigious accolades in the real estate field.

2022 Sales Transaction Volume, 1st Prize (Japan Award)
2022 Platinum Club Award (US Award)
2023 Sales Transaction Volume, 3rd Price (Japan Award)
2023 Platinum Club Award (US Award)

Services

Provides full English support
Delivers day-one personal service
Delivers high responsiveness in communication
Licensed agent able to take the transaction all the way through closing
Professional and organized but also friendly, engaging, and approachable
Uses all high-tech contact methods to make quick and easy communication possible
Delivers sound real estate market guidance as a licensed professional
Has intimate familiarity with all properties in and around Central Tokyo
Provides clear explanation of the buying and/or selling process, including all costs involved

Are you facing any of these situations?

Not able to communicate with an agent in English
Can’t find a licensed agent to take you all the way through closing
Already have an agent but dissatisfied due to lack of communication
Want to sell but don’t know what to ask for your property
Need to sell quickly but concerned about having a long-term closing
Ready to buy but can’t find the right property

You need Aki Shimizu—the answer to all your concerns. Call her today!

Testimonials

Aki goes ABOVE AND BEYOND for the client in every way. We have purchased property in different locations (in and out of Japan), and have used various real estate agents. Aki is without doubt the BEST real estate agent you will find because…
1. She CARES, she is HONEST, and very EMPATHETIC
2. BILINGUAL (English/Japanese) not only in Language...BUT ALSO IN CULTURE.
3. SO VERY HELPUL...and a GREAT EXPLAINER.
4. She is a TOUGH NEGOTIATOR -
5. Super RESPONSIVE - I want a lot of TLC, and I want an agent to answer me right away. That is exactly what she did.
- Ari S, Buyer

“It was a pleasure having Aki represent us in our recent property transaction in Tokyo. As a foreigner and first time buyer, Aki was very clear and detailed in her explanation of the process and the subsequent execution of the sale. She was readily available to answer any questions and well-informed to provide accurate answers. The entire process went smoothly without any hiccups, all thanks to her anticipating any issues and sorting them out early. I highly recommend her if one is looking to invest in Tokyo property!” - Felicia T, Buyer

“I am delighted with the professional support and service from Aki, who has helped me not only to buy a home in Japan but also to sell property here as well. Her knowledge and experience have made the process run very smoothly and she goes above and beyond to help non-Japanese speakers traverse the bureaucratic process here in Japan. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aki to any of my friends or family or to you, as the best bilingual realtor here in Japan.” —Drew N, seller

Properties for Sale

Property: Daikanyama 2LDK Apartment

Price: ¥129,900,000

Details: 2bedroom + 1bath / 61.95㎡ /
Built in 1996

Property: Omotesando 1LDK Apartment

Price: ¥209,800,000

Details: 1bedroom + 1bath / 77.69㎡ /
Built in 1992

Property: Kugahara 3LDK House

Price: ¥115,000,000

Details: 2bedroom + 1bath / 116.75㎡ /
Built in 2023

Property: Gakugeidaigaku 3LDK House

Price: ¥198,000,000

Details: 3bedroom + 1bath / 153.93㎡ /
Built in 2015

For Sellers

•Aki specializes in apartments over 40 square meters in size and houses in Central Tokyo
•She works with both local and overseas sellers
•Overseas sellers can sell their property through Aki without having to come to Japan
•Do you want to know what your property is worth? Aki will provide a fast and free property evaluation
•If you bought a condo in Central Tokyo more than five years ago, it will likely sell now for more than you paid for it

For Buyers

•Aki specializes in apartments over 40 square meters in size and houses in Central Tokyo with a price point of 50 million yen (about $500,000) and above
•She works with both local and overseas buyers
•Overseas buyers can buy property through Aki without having to come to Japan
•Local buyers with permanent residency are qualified to apply for a loan
•Overseas buyers must be able to pay cash
•Average closing time is about 1.2 months when the property is vacant
•Occupied properties have a 3-month closing time to allow the seller to secure replacement housin