How much does a real estate agent (Immobilienkaufmann) earn?
Real estate clerks (Immobilienkaufleute) handle residential and commercial property commercially: letting and sales, property and tenancy management, client advice, billing and contract management – for example at housing companies, agencies, property managers or developers. Entry is typically via the dual apprenticeship Immobilienkaufmann/-frau. Gross pay depends on region, employer, specialisation and responsibility. As a guide, qualified employed real estate clerks in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,100–€3,700 gross per month; during apprenticeship around €1,000–€1,300 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026 for typical dependent employment. The apprenticeship column refers to the dual training Immobilienkaufmann/-frau; qualified means working real estate clerks. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, employer, region, specialisation (e.g. management, sales, development), commissions and experience and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
Real estate clerks combine commercial processes with property and client contact: they let, sell or manage properties, prepare exposés and statements and keep contracts, deadlines and portfolios under control. Everyday work is varied – between office, viewings and coordination with owners, tenants, tradespeople and authorities.
- Let, sell or manage residential and commercial properties and advise prospects and existing clients.
- Prepare exposés, tenancy and purchase contracts and compile service-charge and homeowners’ association statements.
- Organise viewings, handovers and inspections and coordinate defects and maintenance.
- Maintain portfolios, contracts and deadlines in property software and align with owners or managers.
- Communicate with tradespeople, utilities, authorities and financing partners and obtain documents.
- Keep market and legal knowledge (tenancy law, WEG, brokerage law) up to date and observe data protection and quality standards.
