EX-23.1 2 iretexhibit231-06282013.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-140176, 333-173393) of Investors Real Estate Trust of our report dated June 28, 2013, appearing in this annual report on Form 11-K of the IRET Properties 401(k) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2012.

/s/ Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

June 28, 2013