⚠️ Digital transformation of the real estate industry is stuck in place

According to the latest “Transform to Succeed” study by Drees & Sommer and the IIWM Institut für Immobilienwirtschaft und -management at TH Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, the real estate industry’s digital maturity barely improved compared to last year.

Key findings:Only 7% of companies invest more than one-fifth of their revenue in digital projects (down from 19%).Just a third rate their in-house digital expertise as sufficient (down from 45%).One quarter of firms offer no training formats at all.The Digital Real Estate Index (DRE-i) also continues to decline, reaching just 4.0 points.

👉 Many companies recognize the potential but fail to follow through with investments, clear strategies, and implementation plans. Proof of concept remains the exception rather than the rule.

As Dr. Chris Richter of Drees & Sommer puts it: “The industry remains in a stuck position – somewhere between ambitious vision and hesitant execution.”