Further Training for real estate agents

The training obligation: your key to future security

For real estate agents and residential property managers looking to the future, it's not just about meeting legal requirements such as the German Real Estate Agent and Property Developer Ordinance (MaBV). It is also about remaining competitive in the long term. Since 2018, the training obligation for tradespeople requiring a license has stipulated that at least 20 hours of training must be completed in a three-year period. But this is not a burden - it is your opportunity to sharpen your professional skills and consolidate your position as an expert in the real estate industry.

Engel & Völkers understands the needs of ambitious real estate agents and managers. That's why we offer tailor-made training programs that meet both legal requirements and your individual plans.

The advantages of real estate agent training at Engel & Völkers

In an industry where expertise, market knowledge and customer focus are crucial, targeted training can be your greatest competitive advantage. With the training courses offered by the Engel & Völkers Academy, you benefit in several ways.

• Practical specialist knowledge: From real estate valuation to topics such as debt service capacity and brokerage commissions - Engel & Völkers provides you with the content that will help you advance in your daily business.

• Flexibility: Whether face-to-face seminars, online courses or self-study - you have the choice of how and when you learn.

• Promotion: Qualifications such as a real estate specialist or a certificate in real estate management increase your attractiveness on the market.

• Networking: Through further training at Engel & Völkers, you become part of an international network of successful agents and experts in the real estate industry.

• Comply with all legal requirements: All training courses are designed to meet the requirements of the Property Developer Ordinance and other relevant guidelines.

As a competence center for the real estate industry, our in-house academy offers in-depth training at all levels. Develop your skills through individual consulting and group training and gain a decisive advantage in the dynamic real estate market.

Legal framework made easy

The legal requirements that go hand in hand with mandatory training can seem intimidating at first. Engel & Völkers helps you to master these requirements without losing track.

Who must undergo further training?

All tradespeople who require a license in accordance with Section 34c GewO - including real estate agents, property managers and developers - are obliged to undergo further training. Employees who are directly involved in real estate brokerage or property management must also fulfill this obligation.

This legal requirement applies to all those who are actively involved in the industry. Engel & Völkers supports you and your employees in finding the right training opportunities so that you can fulfill your training obligation without additional expense.

What scope and format must the training have?

The training requirement comprises at least 20 hours within a period of 3 calendar years. The training measure for real estate agents and property managers can take place in a wide variety of formats to meet different needs and working time models. The following options are available to you:

• Face-to-face events - Traditional training courses or on-site seminars offer the opportunity to interact directly with experts and other participants.

• Interactive webinars - These online courses enable direct communication with lecturers through features such as chat or live questions, making them particularly dynamic.

• Online learning platforms - Participants identify themselves by logging in and progress is automatically recorded. At the end of the course, a learning success check is carried out - often in the form of control questions, the successful answering of which triggers a certificate of attendance.

• Self-study - Here you can learn flexibly, provided that the provider ensures that learning success is monitored in a comprehensible manner. This also includes specific webinars or online courses.

• In-house training measures - In-house training measures offer practical content that is directly tailored to the requirements of everyday working life.

• Alternative formats - Any format that meets the requirements of statutory regulations can be used as long as documentation and learning success monitoring are ensured.

The Engel & Völkers Academy combines various forms of learning to provide you with an individually tailored training program. Whether interactive webinars or practice-oriented classroom courses - we support you in integrating your training efficiently and conveniently into your everyday professional life.

What obligations to provide proof exist in connection with real estate agent training?

Real estate agents and property managers are obliged to provide evidence of their training qualifications in the form of certificates of attendance or similar documents:

• Records of completed training courses must be kept for at least 5 years.

• If requested by the authorities, these documents must be presented in order to avoid an administrative offense.

Our programs support you in keeping all the necessary records in a structured and complete manner. With Engel & Völkers, you minimize your bureaucratic effort and always remain compliant.

Which subject areas are relevant for real estate training?

The training courses must relate to relevant topics in the real estate industry, including, for example

• Customer advice

• competition law

• Management of rental and condominium properties

• Consumer protection

• Technical basics of real estate management

With the support of our Academy, you will always have an overview of which content is particularly relevant to you and your work. Our training courses are designed to be practical and focus on mastering your daily challenges in a coordinated manner.

Which qualifications are useful?

In addition to the statutory training requirements, there are numerous additional qualifications that dedicated real estate agents, brokers and managers can use to further their success.

Real estate specialist

This advanced training offers comprehensive training in the areas of real estate management, customer service and legal principles. The qualification is highly regarded in the industry and is ideal for you if you are already a real estate agent and would like to deepen your specialist knowledge.

Real estate appraiser

The valuation of real estate is an important part of estate agency work. Certification as an appraiser qualifies you to prepare professional appraisals and thus expand your range of services.

Specialist in real estate management

This specialization is aimed at real estate professionals who wish to focus on the management and administration of real estate. The focus here is on topics such as property management, tenancy law and technical aspects.

Real estate agent training: Our Academy, our international flagship

As an international educational institution, the Engel & Völkers Academy sets new standards in real estate agent training. With over 330 basic and advanced training seminars and more than 1,000 training days per year, it offers a comprehensive qualification program in 6 languages - including:

• German,

• English,

• French

• Spanish

• Greek

• Italian

The content covers all important areas of the real estate industry, from legal principles and competition law to special topics such as property valuation, property management and customer communication. More than 3,000 participants are currently taking advantage of the wide range of courses on offer.

The knowledge concept is based on a multi-level system that covers the following three business areas:

• Residential

• Commercial

• Yachting

We place particular emphasis on combining theory and practice. Experienced seminar leaders accompany all participants individually on their path to success.

The program is also particularly attractive for career changers looking for a new professional perspective. In cooperation with the Hanover Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), the Academy offers the opportunity to acquire the certified qualification “Real Estate Consultant IHK”. As part of one of the world's leading real estate companies in the luxury segment, participants benefit from more than 20 years of industry experience and an exclusive network.

Take the opportunity to develop and advance your skills and set yourself apart from the competition!

The Engel & Völkers Academy is a first-class educational institution open to all current and future real estate agents. As one of the world's leading companies in the luxury real estate sector, we have over two decades of experience in marketing exclusive properties in Germany and abroad. With an upscale, select client base and an international presence, we offer optimal conditions for your development.

Five basic tips for successful real estate agent training

Take these 5 tips to heart to make your real estate agent training as efficient as possible:

• Plan well - Use the three-year period to spread your training hours wisely across different formats and topics.

• Choose suitable formats - Combine online courses, seminars and practical training to benefit from a broad knowledge base.

• Check your learning success - Choose offers that demonstrate your learning success through tests or certificates.

• Networking - Use training measures to establish contacts with other brokers and industry experts.

• Documentation - Keep a record of the training measures you have completed so that you can meet your obligation to provide proof at any time.

Conclusion: mandatory training and opportunities combined

For real estate agents and property managers, further training is not just a legal requirement, but a decisive success factor. By continuously expanding your specialist knowledge and acquiring relevant qualifications, you ensure your competitiveness and offer your clients a first-class service.

Our in-house academy supports you in turning your legal obligation into a personal success story. Benefit from a wide range of courses that are specially tailored to your needs. Investing in your training is an investment in yourself.

Are you interested? Or do you still have questions?

Then get in touch with us now!