An overview of the HypZert certification

Certified with HypZert – your qualification for property valuation at the highest level

Why choose a HypZert certification?

An independent, recognised certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 is the key to greater trust, proof of professional competence and a guarantee of quality in property valuation. With a HypZert certification, you demonstrate your expertise – verified by the leading German certification body for real estate valuers. Accreditation by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) confirms compliance with high standards and transparent criteria.

Certification: What does it actually mean?

Personal certificates in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 confirm personal competence – independently, standardised and objectively. Certifications are now a prerequisite for quality-assured services in many sectors, including the financial and property sectors.

With a HypZert certification, you receive:

objective confirmation of your specialist knowledge and professional experience
a seal of quality highly regarded by banks, institutions and clients
access to a strong network of HypZert valuers

Who is a HypZert certification suitable for?

HypZert offers the right certification for you as an experienced valuer – tailored to your qualifications and career goals.

An overview of our certifications:

HypZert S

Für Gutachter/innen mit Schwerpunkt auf wohnwirtschaftliche Immobilien und kleinere gewerbliche Standardobjekte (Markt- und Beleihungswertermittlung) (durch DAkkS akkreditiert)

HypZert F

Für Gutachter/innen, die alle nationalen Standard-, Gewerbe- und Spezialimmobilien bewerten (Markt- und Beleihungswertermittlung) (durch DAkkS akkreditiert)

HypZert M

Deltaprüfung für Immobiliengutachter/innen HypZert F, die auch im Ausland Immobilien bewerten (durch DAkkS akkreditiert)

HypZert MLV

Deltaprüfung für Marktwertermittler/innen im Ausland, die für die deutsche Finanzwirtschaft neben den Marktwerten auch Beleihungswerte außerhalb Deutschlands ermitteln

Deltaprüfung HypZert F für HypZert S

Deltaprüfung zum/zur Immobiliengutachter/in HypZert für finanzwirtschaftliche Zwecke für Inhaber des Zertifikates HypZert S mit dem Schwerpunkt Gewerbe-/Managementimmobilien

Deltaprüfung HypZert F für Verkehrs-/Marktwertermittler

Deltaprüfung zum/zur Immobiliengutachter/in HypZert für finanzwirtschaftliche Zwecke für Inhaber eines Titels im Bereich Verkehrs-/Marktwertermittlung mit dem Schwerpunkt Beleihungswertermittlung

Your benefits at a glance

Becoming a HypZert certified real estate valuer offers numerous benefits not only for you as a certified professional, but also for your employer, who benefits from your expertise, the professional reputation of HypZert valuers and the extensive HypZert network: 

Recognition & proof of quality: Various guidelines and regulations require appraisers to hold sufficient qualifications. Proof of this qualification is provided by the HypZert certificate.
Reference materials: The valuer has access at all times to extensive specialist literature, presentations and publications on valuation topics. Our publications are highly regarded within the financial sector and beyond.  
Network: The valuer can attend all Regional Group meetings (across Germany and Europe) free of charge and benefits from an extensive network. These events are recognised as continuing professional development.
Knowledge: HypZert offers an annual online update on all valuation-related topics to ensure valuers remain up to date and possess the latest knowledge (applies to HypZert S/F/M certifications). 
Professional Development & Network: Participation in the HypZert Annual Convention (exclusively for HypZert valuers) counts as professional development and serves as a meeting point for valuers in the financial sector. Participants can choose from a wide range of seminar topics, giving them a comprehensive overview of all the key current issues relating to property valuation.

Professional Principles

HypZert valuers comply with our professional principles. Their valuations are independent, objective and fair. They are professionally competent, work seriously and neutrally, observing all compliance guidelines. You will find the professional principles for HypZert valuers as well as all information on the certification in our certification brochure.

Certification Brochure

The certification brochure contains all the key information about our certifications.

You can download the document via the link below.

Logo Regulations

The Logo Regulations govern the use of the HypZert logos by certified assessors. They set out the key guidelines for the correct use of the logos, as well as the conditions for being entitled to use them. You can download the full Logo Regulations via the link below (only in German).

Preparation

A prerequisite for admission to the examination is a relevant professional experience of several years.

The main focus of the examination are the subjects in the respective Examination Catalogue. How to prepare for the exam is your personal decision. You can either attend a preparatory course or prepare yourself in self-study.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

On the following page, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about certification.