野村不動産株式会社

What 野村不動産株式会社 does

野村不動産株式会社 (operating commercially as 野村不動産函館株式会社 / Nomura Fudosan Hakodate) is a privately held, family-founded integrated real estate services firm headquartered in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. Founded in February 1978 by current representative director Nomura Tatsuo, the firm has 63 employees (as of Reiwa 6/2024) and registered capital of JPY 50 million. It operates five franchise storefronts in the Hakodate area — three Apaman Shop rental brokerage locations (Hakodate-Mihara, Hakodate-Kashiwagi, Hakodate-Matsukaze) and two IEstate sales brokerage locations (Hakodate and Matsukaze). The company also acts as a JPMC franchisee for property management.

The firm's revenue is generated across six streams: rental brokerage commissions, sales brokerage commissions, recurring property management fees (typically 3-5% of monthly rent, across 6,710+ managed units), acquisition-and-resale of properties, renovation and construction services delivered through wholly-owned group company Ai Home Co., Ltd. (established 1990), and ancillary insurance/guarantee/internet/moving referrals. It serves individual landlords, tenants, and home buyers in the Hakodate and southern Hokkaido market, with additional services in elderly housing referral, real estate investment consulting, and inheritance/succession planning support.

The go-to-market is a hybrid direct-to-consumer model via owned physical storefronts combined with channel-partner model through national franchise networks (Apaman Shop's 1,093+ store base, IEstate, and JPMC) that supply inter-regional referrals. Technology is limited to franchise-provided listing platforms and basic digital marketing (social media, blog, YouTube); no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. In March 2020, Tokyo Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., Ltd. (東京中小企業投資育成) became a shareholder, bringing institutional governance support. The firm self-reports as the No. 1 Hakodate-area operator for rental property listings and store count, and has won 1st place in Apaman Shop's national annual net contract amount for the 5-person store category in both 2023 and 2024.

Name

野村不動産株式会社

Legal name

野村不動産函館株式会社

Website

https://h-nomura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nomura Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Nomura Fudosan Hakodate) is a 44-year-old, family-founded integrated real estate services firm operating five franchise storefronts (Apaman Shop rental and IEstate sales) in Hakodate, Hokkaido, serving individual landlords, tenants, and buyers with brokerage, property management (6,710+ units), renovation, and investment/inheritance advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage and Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Rental property management
• Property management services
• Real estate sales brokerage
• Residential property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hakodate

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Brokerage (Rentals): Brokerage commissions from matching renters with landlords. Revenue from rental transaction fees and referral services across 3 Apaman Shop franchise stores.
2. Real Estate Brokerage (Sales): Brokerage commissions from property sales transactions (residential, land, commercial/investment properties). Handles both direct listings and resale of purchased properties.
3. Property Management: Monthly management fees from landlords for managing apartment, condo, and rental housing portfolios. Covers tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and complaint handling.
4. Property Development and Resale: Acquisition (purchase) of properties from sellers and resale to buyers. Revenue from price differential on bought properties.
5. Renovation and Construction: Group company Ai Home Co., Ltd. performs renovation, remodeling, and new construction services for managed properties and clients.
6. Insurance and Ancillary Products: Revenue from fire insurance renewals, guarantee products, and other real estate-adjacent products (internet setup, moving services, security systems) sold alongside core transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

野村不動産函館株式会社 is a comprehensive real estate services company headquartered in Hakodate, Hokkaido, operating rental property brokerage through 3 Apaman Shop franchise stores and sales brokerage through 2 IEstate franchise stores, alongside a property management service covering 6,260+ apartment/condo units and 1,336 parking spaces. The company also provides elderly housing referral, real estate investment consulting, inheritance support, and a buy-and-resell property development service, with in-house renovation and construction delivered through group company Ai Home Co., Ltd.

Product overview

野村不動産函館株式会社は北海道函館市を中心に活動する総合不動産会社である。主力製品・サービスとして、賃貸仲介の「アパマンショップ」（函館店・函館柏木店・函館松風店の3店舗）と売買仲介の「イエステーション」（函館店・函館松風店の2店舗）を展開し、賃貸管理サービス（管理戸数8,000戸超）とグループ会社のアイホームによるリフォーム・リノベーションサービスを組み合わせた住生活的全套サービスモデルを構築している。また、高齢者住宅紹介・不動産投資・不動産相続サポート・开发部サービスなど、客户の住と资产に関するあらゆるニーズに対応している。

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• アパマンショップ (Apaman Shop) Rental Brokerage
• イエステーション (IEstate) Sales Brokerage
• 賃貸管理サービス (Rental Property Management Service)
• 高齢者住宅紹介サービス (Elderly Housing Referral Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,710 apartment/condo units managed as of Reiwa 7 fiscal year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• アパマンショップ本部 (Apaman Shop Headquarters)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApaman Shop franchise agreement covering rental property brokerage operations. 野村不動産函館 operates 3 Apaman Shop franchise stores (Hakodate Mihara, Kashiwagi, Matsukaze). Benefits include use of national brand, access to 1,093+ franchisee store network, shared listing database, and marketing support. Franchise network enables nationwide referral of relocating tenants.
• イエステーション本部 (IEstate Headquarters)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEstate franchise agreement covering real estate sales brokerage operations. Company operates 2 IEstate franchise stores (Hakodate, Matsukaze). Franchise provides sales methodology, marketing tools, training, and brand identity for the sales brokerage business.
• 株式会社JPMC (JPMC Co., Ltd.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJPMC (formerly 日本管理センター) franchisee for rental property management operations. Provides management system, operational know-how, and rent guarantee services for the company's property management department.
• アイホーム株式会社 (Ai Home Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company established 1990 with capital of 10 million JPY. Handles all renovation, remodeling, and construction work for the company's managed properties and brokerage clients. Provides end-to-end service from renovation consultation to construction execution. Also handles new construction and property sales.
• 北洋銀行 (Hokuyo Bank)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary banking partner for corporate accounts and loan referral services. Also guaranteed the company's first private placement bond (5 million JPY in 2007).
• 北海道銀行 (Hokkaido Bank)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner and member of Hakodate branch member association.
• 道南うみ街信用金庫 (Donan Unimai Shinkin Bank)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerShinkin bank partner in the Hakodate area.
• NCV株式会社ニューメディア函館センター (NCV New Media Hakodate Center)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCable TV and internet service provider partner. Referenced as partner for bundled services at managed properties.
• 株式会社JPMC加盟店 networkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty management franchise network. 72 partner maintenance and repair companies (cleaning, interior, equipment, carpentry, civil engineering, electrical, fire prevention, window firms) support property management operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apaman Shop Holdings Co., Ltd. Parent franchisor of the Apaman Shop rental brokerage network used by the company. Both organizations operate the same rental brokerage franchise model serving Japanese tenants and landlords across 1,000+ stores nationwide.
• Century 21 Japan (Century 21 Real Estate of Japan): National franchise real estate sales brokerage in Japan operating the Century 21 brand. Directly comparable to the company's IEstate franchise sales brokerage business in model and target customer (residential buyers/sellers).
• Leopalace21 Corporation: One of Japan's largest rental property management and brokerage operators with a national footprint. Comparable as a direct competitor in residential rental intermediation and lease management, though at substantially larger scale.
• Tokyu Livable, Inc. Major Japanese real estate brokerage handling residential sales, rental intermediation, and property management. Comparable to the company across brokerage and management service lines, with stronger Tokyo-centric presence.
• JPMC Co., Ltd. (formerly Nihon Kanri Center): Property management franchise operator whose system and rent guarantee services the company uses. Both firms run large-scale apartment/condo rental management portfolios on the same rent-guarantee franchise model in Japan.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Large Japanese real estate developer and operator of residential, commercial, and investment properties. Overlaps with the company on residential brokerage, management, and investment advisory, but at vastly larger scale with a national/international footprint.
• Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. Japan's largest homebuilder and diversified real estate group with rental management, brokerage, and senior living operations. Comparable in service breadth (including D-Gran养老 series senior housing) but operates at enterprise scale versus the company's local focus.

Others

• Recruit Co., Ltd. (SUUMO operator): Operator of SUUMO, Japan's largest real estate portal. Not a direct broker but a key channel/destination for the company's listings and an ecosystem participant whose platform strategy shapes brokerage economics across Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hakodatenomura
• Facebookfacebook.com/apamanshop.hakodate.mihara
• Instagraminstagram.com/nomura.apamanshophakodate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%E9%87%8E%E6%9D%91%E4%B8%8D%E5%8B%95%E7%94%A3%E6%A0%AA%E5%BC%8F%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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