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APAMAN and ITANDI Join Forces for Real Estate Innovation

In a significant development in the rental housing brokerage sector, APAMAN Co., Ltd. has announced a partnership with ITANDI Co., Ltd. This strategic alliance aims to leverage ITANDI’s innovative rental brokerage support services across APAMAN’s extensive network of more than 1,000 franchise locations throughout Japan. The agreement took effect in May 2026 and underscores both companies' commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and customer service in a rapidly digitizing marketplace.

The Importance of Digital Solutions in Real Estate

As the rental brokerage industry faces increasing demands for efficient customer service, digital solutions have become paramount. APAMAN is clearly leading the market, boasting the highest number of locations and contracts in this sector. APAMAN's subsidiary, Apaman Leasing Co., Ltd., has been proactively integrating digital tools into their operations, beginning with the implementation of ITANDI's brokerage support services in its stores from April 2025. This initiative was aimed at streamlining the customer journey—from inquiries and visits to final applications.

Leveraging a digital-first approach, APAMAN is now positioned to offer ITANDI’s rental brokerage services at a special rate for its franchise partners. This move is set to enhance APAMAN's ability to respond swiftly to customer inquiries while also improving property management and sales activities through advanced digital solutions.

Details of the Partnership

Under this new partnership, participating APAMAN franchises will have access to ITANDI’s rental brokerage support services at preferential pricing. This includes a range of features designed to improve operational efficiency:

• - Automated email notifications tailored to potential tenants based on their preferences
• - Customer management tools and sales activity tracking
• - Communication functionalities via chat and LINE
• - A dedicated portal for prospective tenants to track properties and communicate with agents

In addition, the partnership allows for optional integration with listing property data and provides franchise members with a registration form feature, enabling prospective tenants to easily input their information and connect with ITANDI services—completely free of charge under certain conditions.

A Broad Vision for the Future

APAMAN has expressed a strong desire to continue enhancing service offerings through collaborations with external partners, signaling a clear path toward powerfully integrating digital solutions across its operations. The adaptability showcased by both APAMAN and ITANDI indicates a proactive response to the evolving needs of the rental market.

ITANDI’s brokerage support services come as a necessity in today’s real estate landscape, allowing brokers to provide prompt responses on property inquiries, including availability checks, appointment scheduling, and upfront cost estimations. Such capabilities can significantly reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction.

With the integration of tools like ITANDI, APAMAN is setting itself up not just as a leader in numbers, but also in enhancing the customer experience by making processes less cumbersome and more responsive.

Conclusion

As rental needs evolve, so too must the offerings from industry leaders. The partnership between APAMAN and ITANDI reflects a growing trend within real estate toward digital transformation and more efficient business practices. By capitalizing on technology, both companies are positioned to redefine the standards of service quality in the rental market across Japan, promising a more streamlined and customer-centric approach for years to come.

For more details about ITANDI’s rental brokerage service offerings, visit their website at ITANDI Services