Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of real estate valuation can I do?
Condominium, Land, and detached houses for residential use in Japan can be valuation. (Non-residential Land hotels, buildings, warehouses, and business Land cannot be valuation.)
Can I valuation houses outside the city center?
Yes, we can evaluate homes outside of central Tokyo in most cases. HowMa is able to valuation almost 95% of all Condominium and houses (buildings and Land in Japan.
Is there a usage fee?
Free of charge.
Can I use the service anonymously?
SPEED VALUATION (AI) CAN BE USED ANONYMOUSLY. SINCE THE COLLABORATIVE VALUATION PROFESSIONAL VALUATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THE PROFESSIONAL IN CHARGE (REAL ESTATE AGENCY).
WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO USE SPEED VALUATION (AI)?
We need summary information about the property you are valuation, such as address, year built, square footage, etc. We also ask you to register your e-mail address in order to send you the valuation results.
WILL SPEED VALUATION (AI) RESULT IN THE INFORMATION BEING PASSED ON TO THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY?
Please be assured that your personal information will not be passed on to third parties even if you use Speed valuation (AI). After registering, you may receive offers from real estate companies in your HowMa Dashboard, but your personal information will not be passed on in that case either (for details, please see "How does the offer distribution work? ) Your personal information will only be shared with third parties, such as real estate companies, with your prior consent, when necessary, such as when you are selling through HowMa.
How does the offer distribution system work?
Offers received from real estate companies are delivered by HowMa while protecting the customer's personal information. The real estate company specifies the conditions (area, year built, square footage, etc.) under which the offer will be distributed, and if the offer meets those conditions, it will be sent to you within the HowMa system. Please be assured that your personal information is protected even if you receive an offer.
HOW ARE YOU VALUATION?
The properties registered with HowMa valuation an AI developed based on the data of approximately 100 million real estate transactions held by HowMa and the knowledge of real estate appraisers.
Will the interior condition, such as remodeling, be taken into consideration?
SPEED VALUATION (AI) DOES NOT TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT. WHEN ACTUALLY DISTRIBUTED, THE PRICE WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE DEGREE OF RENOVATION AND OTHER INDOOR CONDITIONS. IT IS DIFFICULT FOR AI, WHICH CANNOT VISIT THE SITE, TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT, SO IT IS NECESSARY TO VALUATION PROPERTY WITH HUMAN EYES. WHEN ACTUALLY PUTTING THE PROPERTY ON THE MARKET, PLEASE USE THE "COLLABORATIVE VALUATION BY A REAL ESTATE COMPANY, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AFTER THE SPEED VALUATION (AI).
Can I use the service even if I don't intend to sell?
Yes, we do. Please use the speed valuation (AI). 49% of HowMa customers use this service without a plan to sell. First, please feel free to grasp the asset value of the real estate, and when you have a plan to sell, please request a professional valuation from valuation collaborative valuation
Do I always have to sell after a collaborative valuation?
You do not necessarily have to sell. You can make your own decision about the sale of real estate. We understand that it will be a major choice in your life. If you are unsure about your decision, you can chat anonymously with a HowMa concierge from a real estate company. Please feel free to contact us.
I am currently selling my property.
Yes, we do. Yes, you can use this service. Customers who are actually in the process of selling their properties are also using this service. You can consult HowMa concierges from real estate companies free of charge not only for an objective evaluation of the selling price, but also for any problems you may have during the sale process. Please use this service as a second opinion during sales activities.
Can I valuation property that I do not own?
This service is not available for real estate valuation owned by others. This service is available for properties owned by you or your relatives.
Can I absolutely sell my property at HowMa's valuation amount?
THE PRICE OF REAL ESTATE IS FIXED AT THE STAGE WHEN THE SELLER AND THE BUYER BOTH AGREE, AND IS GREATLY INFLUENCED BY NOT ONLY THE INFORMATION ON THE PROPERTY BUT ALSO THE REASONS THAT LED TO THE TRANSACTION. THE REAL ESTATE VALUATION IS A FORECAST OF THE AGREED PRICE. EVEN IF VALUATION IS BASED ON A VAST AMOUNT OF DATA, IT IS ONLY A FORECAST AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE PROPERTY WILL SELL FOR THAT PRICE.
What is the procedure for deleting registered data?
If you wish to delete your registered real estate information: Please go to the Dashboard menu > Edit Property > "Delete this property" to delete your information. If you wish to delete all registered information: Please go to the Dashboard menu > "About the cancellation process" to cancel your membership. For more information on how we handle personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.