Self-test: Is the course "Real estate valuer with federal certificate (BP)" the right one for me?
Test here whether the job profile "Real estate valuer with federal certificate" (formerly real estate valuer BP) suits you and whether a part-time preparatory course is the right path for you.
What does the day-to-day work of a real estate valuer with a federal certificate look like?
A real estate valuer appraises properties and building plots according to national and international standards. for their valuation. The values of different properties are determined:
- Condominiums
- Single-family houses
- Apartment buildings
- Commercial and industrial properties
- Sports and leisure facilities
- Health and welfare facilities
- Agricultural objects
- Building land
- Work and storage areas
- Landfills
- Areas
The type of real estate to be valued depends on the size of the company. Larger companies (e.g. banks) have a more extensive range of properties than smaller real estate companies. For the analyses, the real estate valuer uses various determination methods (national and international standard formulas). They then prepare a detailed valuation report which they present internally or directly to the client. In their analyses, they examine, for example, the condition of the property (building materials, components, structures, etc.). Other factors include building ecology, building statics, building acoustics and building physics. All factors are ultimately important aspects of the varied assignments for the assessment.
Real estate appraisers also deal with the real estate market and its development and trends. They find out about supply and demand, economic developments, economic growth and political processes, which also influence the result of a valuation. They are employed by real estate companies, real estate funds, pension funds, banks, insurance companies, construction and general contractors, public administration and auditing, property management and trust companies.
The following areas of work are typical for real estate appraisers with a federal certificate:
- Management of a team in real estate valuation
- Valuation of real estate
- Tracking supply and demand on the real estate market
- take account of economic trends and political events
- check the building materials, components and structures with the help of specialists
- Area calculations taking into account the municipal building and zoning regulations and the provisions of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects SIA
- Check land register entries, agreements under private law and contaminated sites and carry out legal clarifications
- Analyze the potential as well as the opportunities and risks of a property
- Determine the financial value of real estate, building land, squares, landfills and sites
- Situation-appropriate application of different valuation methods
- Formulation of needs-based reports based on assessments
- Competent consultants for questions relating to usage optimization and profitability
- Involvement in project development and portfolio management
Question 1:
Do the activities meet your expectations? Can you imagine working in real estate valuation?
If you like the actual job of a real estate valuer, you are on the right track. The next question is then what type of training is right for you to acquire the relevant skills.
Even if you don't like all the tasks involved in being a real estate valuer, it could still be the right job for you. In almost every job, there are also tasks that are less interesting. However, the tasks as a real estate valuer with a federal certificate should arouse your interest and appeal to you.
Alternatively, you can look at descriptions of similar job profiles, as another degree may suit you better:
- Real Estate Valuation Clerk (Certified)
- Property Accounting Clerk (Cert.)
- Real estate marketer (BP)
- Real estate manager (BP)
- Real estate developer (BP)
- Trustee (BP)
- Financial Analyst / Asset Manager (HFP)
- Real Estate Trustee (HFP)
- Organizational Consultant (HFP)
- Business economist HF
- NDS-HF in Construction Project and Real Estate Management (HF)
- Business economist FH
If you don't like the activities, find out which parts of the tasks you don't like so much. Is it the team leadership? Or the involvement in project work as a real estate valuer?
Depending on your answer, you could look in job advertisements to see if there are jobs with a different distribution of tasks. Or you can take inspiration from other similar jobs. If you are generally unsure about what you want to do, we can help you with ourAdvisorhelp you find your own calling.
Target group and skills: Who is the professional examination for real estate appraisers with a federal certificate suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?
The real estate appraiser training course is aimed at people who have a basic commercial or construction engineering qualification and have several years of professional experience in the real estate sector, for example:
- Real estate marketing and valuation clerk
- Real estate agent
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- others working in the real estate industry
Basic knowledge in the field of financial mathematics is not mandatory but definitely an advantage.
The following skills and characteristics are required for a successful job as a real estate appraiser:
- Interest and pleasure in real estate, real estate business and numbers
- structural engineering interest
- quick comprehension and patience
- Analytical skills and a structured approach
- Commercial skills and organizational talent
- Communication skills
- Customer and service orientation
- Reliability and a sense of responsibility
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and locations
- Independence and confident demeanor
- Foreign language skills
- Computer skills
Question 2:
Do you belong to one of the target groups for real estate appraiser training?
If you belong to the target group and you have the necessary skills and characteristics, then the real estate appraiser course is still an option for you. The course still seems to meet your expectations.
- If you do not belong to any of the above-mentioned groups, you cannot apply directly for the federal certificate as a real estate valuer. Entry opportunities in the field ofReal estateare numerous and may offer alternative educational opportunities that may interest you even more or suit you better.
- If you do not have the necessary skills and qualities for the job description of a real estate appraiser, you will probably not be good and satisfied in such a position. Look for alternative training courses in the real estate sector.
- If you are still unsure about your professional development, contact experienced people such as career advisors for targeted advice or coaching:
Requirements for admission to the professional examination in real estate valuation:
For admission to the final examination (federal professional examination) as a real estate valuer, the following prerequisites are required at the start of the examination:
- a federal certificate of proficiency from at least three years of basic vocational training, a school-leaving certificate, a federally recognized commercial diploma, a degree from a higher technical college, a federal certificate, a federal diploma, a university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) or an equivalent qualification
and
- at least three years of full-time professional experience in a profession in the real estate industry since acquiring it
Or
- More than five years of full-time professional experience in a profession in the real estate industry, of which at least two years of the required practice in Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein
Some schools do not require an entry in the criminal record. You will be informed in writing at least two months before the start of the examination whether you meet the requirements for the professional examination for real estate appraisers.
Question 3:
Do you have the required apprenticeship qualification and the necessary professional experience for the professional examination for real estate appraisers? And are you confident that you can cope with the additional courses required?
If you meet the requirements, you can start training as a real estate valuer at the earliest possible date. You will then be admitted to the professional examination.
If you are not sure whether your professional experience is sufficient, clarify your chances directly with the sponsor of the professional examination, theSVIT Switzerland,USPI SuisseandSVKG.
If you have too little or no professional experience for the professional examination for real estate appraisers, you have the following options:
- Search with the help of professional job boardsas followsfor suitable jobs.
- If you know someone who is employed in the real estate industry, ask them for help finding a job.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible for admission to the professional examination after completing the real estate valuer training course with your qualifications by means of an equivalence test, please contact theExamination secretariator theSERIfor foreign degrees.
If you have not completed your basic vocational training, you can make up for it. How can you do this in ourAdvisor"The Swiss education system at a glance".
If you are unsure whether your qualifications and professional experience are sufficient, clarify your chances directly with the sponsor of the professional examination, theSVIT Switzerland,USPI SuisseandSVKG.
If you have too little or no professional experience for the professional examination for real estate appraisers, you have the following options:
- Search with the help of professional job boardsas followsfor suitable jobs.
- If you know someone who is employed in the real estate industry, ask them for help finding a job.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible for admission to the professional examination after completing the real estate valuer training course with your qualifications by means of an equivalence test, please contact theExamination secretariator theSERIfor foreign degrees.
If you have not completed your basic vocational training, you can make up for it. How can you do this in ourAdvisor"The Swiss education system at a glance".
Subject matter and content of the real estate appraiser training:
The subject matter of the preparatory courses for the professional examination for the real estate appraiser certificate is based on the specifications of the sponsors of the federal examination, SVIT Switzerland, USPI Suisse and SVKG.
The learning content of the real estate appraiser training is divided into the following topics:
- Law
- ZGB, OR
- Value Added Tax Act
- Structural knowledge
- Building technology
- Planning and building law
- Economics
- Business administration
- Financial management
- Financial accounting
- Key figures and controlling
- Investment calculation
- Real estate financing
- Mortgage and loans
- Credit assessment and approval process
- Real estate markets and marketing
- Real estate valuation
- Advertising access and detection
- National and international valuation standards
- Factors influencing value
- Valuation objects and methods
- Evaluation process
Question 4:
Are you interested in the contents of the real estate appraiser training and would you like to acquire knowledge in these subject areas?
Perfect, the content suits you perfectly. With the skills you have learned, you can score points on the job market and increase your salary opportunities. You can now find out more about the structure and concept of the real estate appraiser training course from the training institutes.
If you are only partially interested in the content of the real estate appraiser training course, then it is probably not the right course for you. Then take a look at other training and further education opportunities in theReal Estate divisionthat suit you better due to the content taught.
Obviously, the typical course content for a real estate appraiser with a federal certificate is not for you. You would be better off looking at other further training courses. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a wide range of options.
Costs and financing of real estate valuation training:
The costs vary depending on the provider and duration of training to become a real estate valuer. On average, these amounts are to be expected for the training costs:
- Course fees:between CHF 7'800.- and CHF 13'700.-
After taking the exam, you will receive around 50% of this back from the federal government on application (regardless of the result)*. - Examination fees:CHF 2,700 (as at: 2023)
The examination fee is set by the body responsible for the professional examination. It is paid by the candidate after confirmation of admission to the real estate valuer examination. - Extra costs:At some schools, the costs for enrolment fees, teaching materials, training documents, books, intensive exam training, simulation exams, school diplomas and interim qualifications, for example, are not included in the course fees. Please contact the provider of your choice directly to find out what additional costs you can expect for the real estate appraiser training course.
- Acquisition of additional qualifications:For additional qualifications such as real estate marketing and valuation specialist, you will have to expect extra costs for preparation and external examinations.
*Since January 1, 2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations, such as training to become a real estate valuer, have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% (max. CHF 9,500) of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination. In cases of hardship, the federal contributions are also pre-financed in exceptional cases.
Question 5:
Are you able to pre-finance between CHF 7,800 and CHF 13,700 for the real estate valuation course and CHF 2,700 for the exam, depending on the course and provider?
Great! Here's another tip: If you would be able to pay the entire amount for the real estate appraiser training in advance, many schools will grant you a discount.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, canton, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissyou will receive in ourAdvisor"How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
First ask the schools about the actual costs you would have to expect for the real estate appraiser training. Then find out from your employer whether they will contribute to the costs of the real estate appraiser training and ask your school about the possibility of paying in installments. Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project with a loan. There are also banks and credit institutions that grant educational loans.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, canton, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissyou will receive in ourAdvisor"How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
First ask the schools about the actual costs you would have to expect for the real estate appraiser training course. Then find out from your employer whether they will contribute to the costs and ask your school about the possibility of paying in installments. Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project to become a real estate valuer with a federal certificate with a loan. There are also banks and credit institutions that grant educational loans.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, canton, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissyou will receive in ourAdvisor"How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
Duration of study, number of lessons and learning effort for real estate appraiser training:
- The real estate appraiser training, further education is classically structured (i.e. professional examination includes all competencies to be assessed) and lasts 2 to 3 semesters. It comprises around 400 lessons.
- Class times vary depending on the provider of the real estate appraiser training course. Classroom teaching usually takes place on one day and afternoon/evening or two evenings during the week.
- Many schools now offer a mix of face-to-face and online teaching (online, hybrid teaching, blended learning) as well as self-study.
- Thanks to the extra-occupational concept of the Real Estate Appraiser course, you can immediately apply and deepen your knowledge in practice. Nevertheless, you should allow sufficient time for class preparation and follow-up as well as for self-study. Depending on your prior knowledge, working style and learning speed, we recommend that you allow at least 3 to 5 hours per week.
Note: Some schools offer so-called "taster lessons", which provide an insight into the lessons and the learning atmosphere. A suitable learning environment is important on the way to successfully completing the Real Estate Appraiser course.
Question 6:
Can you cope with the time and effort required for classroom teaching and homework for the real estate valuation course?
If you are confident that you can cope with the teaching time and learning effort, you should start training as a real estate valuer. At most, you can consider whether you can achieve even better results with suitable learning and working methods and a learning plan. Efficient learning methods pay off in any case.
If you cannot devote so much time to the real estate appraiser training, check with the providers whether the training can be spread over more than five years. Or can you find other ways to free up time? Perhaps you can hand over certain tasks during the training period?
Degree, diploma and title in real estate valuation:
The professional examination "Real estate valuer with federal certificate" takes place annually, provided the minimum number of candidates per language meet the admission requirements, otherwise every two years:
- in German language min. 25 persons
- in French language min. 8 persons
- in Italian language min. 3 persons
Candidates for the professional examination for real estate appraisers are notified at least 1 month before the start of the examination. The invitation includes the examination program (with details of the place and time of the examination as well as permitted aids) and the list of experts.
The professional examination for real estate appraisers comprises the following five parts:
- Law (written, 2 hours, weighting 1)
- Structural knowledge (written, 1.5 hours, weighting 1)
- Economics and Business Administration (written, 2 hours, weighting 1)
- Real estate valuation (written, 6 hours, weighting 2)
- Real estate valuation (oral, 0.75 hours, weighting 2)
Diploma and title "Real estate valuer"
Graduates of the professional examination receive a federal certificate and are entitled to use the federally recognized and protected title "Real estate valuer with federal certificate" or "Real estate valuer with federal certificate".
- In French: "Expert en estimations immobilières avec brevet fédéral", "Experte en estimations immobilières avec brevet fédéral"
- In Italian: "Esperto in stime immobiliari con attestato professionale federale", "Esperta in stime immobiliari con attestato professionale federale"
- In English: "Property Surveyor with Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training" (Attention: This is only a recommendation/translation and not a protected title)
Question 7:
Do you have the confidence to pass the professional examination to become a real estate valuer with a federal certificate?
Good, you are confident that you will successfully complete the professional examination following your training as a real estate valuer. Think about where you can best ensure practical transfer. Which learning and working methods are most efficient for you?
If you are unsure about a successful conclusion, we recommend the following:
- oneInformation eventof the favored educational institute
- onepersonal consultation appointmentwith the school of your choice for further training as a real estate valuer
- at theSchool managementAsk about support options
- oneInformationfrom the sponsor of the professional examinationSVIT Switzerland,USPI SuisseandSVKGto dispel your concerns
- itselfSupportfromLearning therapistorCoachthroughautogenicormental trainingGet
You are very unsure whether you can pass the real estate appraiser exam. You could take a look at which subjects you may have struggled with in the past. If these are subjects that will be repeated in this final examination, you should find out about possible preparatory courses, fill in any gaps in your knowledge with the help of private tutors or discuss with the school whether there is the possibility of internal tests or preparatory courses.
If you have intense exam anxiety, you could look for a different type of course that works more with learning achievements, mid-term exams or semester work. External help from learning therapists, kinesiologists, autogenic training providers or mental training providers can also be considered:
No, this course to become a real estate valuer with a federal certificate in production does not suit you. What a pity? Perhaps not, because there are so many other opportunities for further training. One or the other will certainly suit you much better.
Check which other further training courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Real estate appraiser with a federal certificate is probably not the right further education goal for you.
Are you surprised or disappointed? Perhaps take the test again and see where your ideas or possibilities deviate from the ideal job. Perhaps this will point you in the direction of more suitable further training.
Then see which other further training courses interest you. ToEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
That's a half-hearted result: working as a real estate appraiser doesn't seem ideal for you. Or is it perhaps the form of training that doesn't appeal to you or isn't a good organizational fit?
See which other further training courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Real estate appraiser training is not ideal for you - or is it?
If you are unsure, it is best to attend the information events of the providers of real estate appraisers with a federal certificate. There you will learn a lot more about further training and can discuss your personal options and questions directly with the specialist representatives present.
Directly to the schools:
"Real estate valuer with a federal certificate"
This real estate appraiser apprenticeship seems to suit you.
As a next step, we recommend that you attend an information event at suitable schools and obtain details of the exact costs and dates.
Directly to the schools:
"Real estate valuer with a federal certificate"
The real estate appraiser training seems to be made for you!
The best thing to do now is to attend information events at the schools you are interested in and find out everything you need to know about the specific content, costs and dates.
Directly to the schools:
"Real estate valuer with a federal certificate"
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