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Real Estate Transaction Management

Boost your career with a continuing education programme in Real Estate Transaction Management.
Duration

3 months

Location(s)

Frankfurt and Kloster Eberbach (Eltville, near Frankfurt)

Format(s)

In-class Teaching

Degree

Real Estate Transaction Manager (IREBS)

Language(s)

German

ECTS

14

Tuition Fees

from €6,210

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Overview

Real Estate Transaction Management:
Expertise and Methods for Comprehensive Transaction Analysis

The Real Estate Transaction Management programme offers in-depth expertise and methodologies that enable a comprehensive understanding to thoroughly analyze all relevant professional, legal, and tax-related aspects. The curriculum also covers essential soft skills, including negotiation techniques, in its context.

Whether it's acquiring, leasing, or selling properties, transaction management serves as a vital and integral discipline within Real Estate Asset Management, playing a crucial role throughout the entire lifecycle of a property. By participating in this programme, individuals can expand their knowledge and skills in real estate management, equipping themselves for demanding roles in the industry.

Experience the numerous advantages of our programme “Real Estate Transaction Management”: Upon successful completion of the TREAM programme, you will be entitled to carry the title “Real Estate Transaction Manager (IREBS)”. Our part-time study programme comprises 14 ECTS and is recognized as professional development according to HypZert standards.

Discover more benefits and explore how this study programme can unlock your professional potential.

Upcoming Dates
Real Estate Transaction Management

07. 05. 2025 | Frankfurt, Kloster Eberbach (Eltville near Frankfurt)
Early Booking Dates  
before Jan. 31th  

Do you have any inquiries regarding the study programme? Feel free to reach out to the Study Management. We are eager to address your queries!

Telephone: +49 (0) 6723 9950-30
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Key Benefits

Discover the benefits of choosing our institution for your education

University-level education

IREBS Executive Education is part of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Management at the University of Regensburg.

Networking

Alumni who join IMMOEBS e. V. gain access to an excellent and valuable network in the real estate industry.

Prospects

A certificate of competence from IREBS enjoys industry-wide recognition among executives and HR professionals in the real estate and finance industry.

Awards

Each year, the top graduates are honoured with cash prizes sponsored by LIP Invest.

Study Plus

Career counselling, modern seminar spaces at all study locations, 24/7 access to the learning platform, and fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages.

Well-Equipped

We provide our students with the necessary equipment, including free Microsoft Office 365 licenses, for the duration of the programme.

Renowned

You will engage in expert discussions with high-profile and renowned lecturers from academia and industry.

Pioneers

IREBS Executive Education has been in the market for over three decades and has successfully trained qualified over 7,500 professionals.

Course Structure

Part-time study programme
Real Estate Transaction Management

The part-time Real Estate Transaction Management programme offers a compact learning opportunity spanning a total duration of three months, divided into three modules. Each module extends over four to six days.

Throughout the programme, participants will spend a total of 13 days in face-to-face sessions at IREBS Executive Education and also attend in a lecture delivered via webcast. This corresponds to a net working time of 9 days. The programme is equivalent to 14 ECTS credits in terms of content and scope.

In addition to the in-person sessions, students will need to allocate time for the examination component. Working in small groups of 3-4 individuals, they will simulate all aspects of a real estate transaction. This includes both technical aspects such as acquisition and structuring, as well as the development of soft skills like pitching and presentation, negotiation techniques, and project management.

Modules

TREAM course programme
content overview

Module 1 | 4 days Module 2 | 6 days Module 3 | 4 days

Module 1 | 4 days

Module 1 | 4 days

Transaction Process and Due Diligence

The initial module examines into the core principles of real estate transaction and due diligence processes, providing a comprehensive understanding.

Selection of Topics:

  • Automated valuation and its limitations
  • Real estate transactions: market, stakeholders, and process flow
  • Financial due diligence in a transactional environment
  • Corporate and tax law in a transactional context
  • Value creation through digital transaction processes

Module 2 | 6 days

Module 2 | 6 days

Analysis and Transaction specifics of Asset Classes

The second module covers the analysis of real estate markets and examines the specifics of transaction processes and due diligence across different asset classes (including considerations of current developments related to ESG regulations).

Selection of Topics:

  • Analysis of real estate markets
  • Transaction of office properties and retail properties
  • Cash flow modelling as a webcast
  • Transaction of logistics and operator properties
  • Transaction of residential properties and residential property portfolios

Module 3 | 4 days

Module 3 | 4 days

Management and Negotiation of Transactions

The last module provides a comprehensive exploration of management competencies that are crucial for achieving transaction success, complementing the technical and methodological skills covered in the programme.

Selection of topics:

  • Cash flow planning and property level
  • Digitalisation
  • Property management control
  • Real estate controlling
  • Sustainable project development
Application

Everything you need to know about your
Real Estate Transaction Management study programme

Structure & Study Formats

Tuition Fees

Target Group & Admission Requirements

Certificate & Title

Structure & Study Formats
  • The study programme in Real Estate Transaction Management spans a total of 14 days over three months, divided into three modules of four or six days each.
  • Time should be allocated for examination preparation.
  • Simulation of all aspects of a real estate transaction in small groups of 3-4 participants.
  • A typical study day consists of eight to ten academic hours of 45 minutes each.
  • Lectures start either at 8:00 AM or 9:30 AM and conclude at either 5:30 PM or 7:30 PM.
  • The sessions are conducted in an in-class format.
  • Participants also attend in a webcast as part of the programme.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees: €6,750
Early bird rebate: €6,210*
Reduced tuition fee: €6,210**


*The early bird rebate is available if you register by January 31st prior to the start of the programme.
**Alumni, members of IMMOEBS e. V. or IREBS Core e. V., HypZert-certified valuers.

All prices are subject to the legally applicable VAT. Discounts are not cumulative.

The fees will be divided into three instalments:

I. Instalment (20%):                14 days after receiving the written acceptance

II. Instalment (40%):               four weeks prior to the start of the programme

III. Instalment (40%):              at the beginning of the programme

  • Employers often fully or partially cover the fees of further education and training.
  • The expenses for the programme are generally tax deductible.
  • Applicants can expect to receive a response to their application within a few working days.
Target Group & Admission Requirements

The short course Real Estate Transaction Management is open to the following individuals:

  • Professionals and executives focusing on acquisitions, sales, transaction management, due diligence, and portfolio management.
  • Aspiring career changers with introductory experience in transactional operations.
  • Advanced knowledge in real estate and finance is not mandatory, but advantageous.
  • Familiarity with cash flow models is desirable.
  • Basic understanding of due diligence processes and real estate valuation is helpful.
Certificate & Title

Successful graduates of the TREAM programme are awarded the title “Real Estate Transaction Manager (IREBS)”.

  • The completed programme corresponds to 14 ECTS in scope and content.
  • Participation in the TREAM programme is recognised as professional development according to HypZert. Participants will be awarded one day of professional development for each day attended, with a maximum of 3 training days per calendar year.
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Continuing Education Opportunities

By completing the Real Estate Transaction Management programme following the completion of REAM, IHAM, or CREM, participating bachelor's degree holders can acquire an additional 30 ECTS credits, supplementing their existing credits. This provides them with long-term prospects to pursue the Executive MBA in Real Estate programme.

Your Bachelor's Degree
 
+ Real Estate Transaction Management: 14 ECTS
+ Commercial Real Estate Asset Management: 16 ECTS
or  
+ Corporate Real Estate Management:
16 ECTS
= Your path to the master’s degree: : Executive MBA in Real Estate International  
Testimonials

Voices of Experience:
Recommendations from Faculty, Alumni, and Professionals

An extensive understanding of metrics and acquisition calculations holds particular relevance in my day-to-day activities. This knowledge deserves to be rigorously examined. The Real Estate Transaction Management programme has allowed me to strengthen my existing expertise in transaction management while also broadening my horizons.

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An extensive understanding of metrics and acquisition calculations holds particular relevance in my day-to-day activities. This knowledge deserves to be rigorously examined. The Real Estate Transaction Management programme has allowed me to strengthen my existing expertise in transaction management while also broadening my horizons. The result for me is a more comprehensive view of my daily transactional landscape.

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Heike Sassen

Transaction Manager, Aurelis

Transactions are multifaceted endeavours: Through the Real Estate Transaction Management programme, I have not only developed proficiency in orchestrating and strategizing transaction processes but also acquired invaluable soft skills. These skills have equipped me to effectively navigate challenging markets and achieve success in

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Transactions are multifaceted endeavours: Through the Real Estate Transaction Management programme, I have not only developed proficiency in orchestrating and strategizing transaction processes but also acquired invaluable soft skills. These skills have equipped me to effectively navigate challenging markets and achieve success in executing transactions.

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Kim Saskia Högner

Transaction Manager, Trei Real Estate

The Real Estate Transaction Management course examines the facets of a property transaction in detail and combines the consideration of different asset classes with soft skills, which are very important for me as a transaction manager. I particularly liked the top-class lecturers who deal with current topics directly from practice

Mirjam Hotsch

Project development, sustainability management,

Peper & Söhne Projekt GmbH

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register?
How can I register?

To register, please use our online form and upload the necessary documents. You will find the form on the page of the respective degree programme.

What documents are required for registration?
What documents are required for registration?

We need from you

  • the completed and signed form
  • a curriculum vitae with educational and professional history
  • a scan of the qualification qualifying you for admission (e.g. a university certificate, a comparable qualification or the relevant professional background)
  • a recent portrait photo


If you are not sure whether you have a qualification that qualifies you for admission, please contact us - we will be happy to advise you.

Do I have to send the original application documents to IREBS Immobilienakademie?
Do I have to send the original application documents to IREBS Immobilienakademie?

Only for the Executive MBA in Real Estate course do we require your documents as a certified copy by post. Scans are generally sufficient for the application.

By when do I have to have applied?
By when do I have to have applied?

You can apply for any degree programme at any time, even for programmes that do not start until next year, for example. There is no application deadline in the classical sense, but it is still worth applying early:

  • For some degree programmes, we offer you a reduced early bird price until the respective early bird deadline - usually around three months before the start of the degree programme.
  • Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. All degree programmes have a limited number of participants.
  • If the number of registrations is too low, the start of a programme may be cancelled a few weeks before the start date (see respective terms and conditions).


If you are planning to enrol but still have to wait for your employer's approval or are unable to enrol for other reasons, you have the option of reserving a place on the course without obligation.
We have compiled further information on registration here.

What are the admission requirements for the degree programmes?
What are the admission requirements for the degree programmes?

The subject-specific admission requirements differ for each degree programme; detailed information can be found in the degree programme descriptions.

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