All you need to know about the administrative process of becoming a Real Estate Salesperson in Singapore,

Have you ever had a goal to do something but were put off by the long-drawn administrative process and paperwork that came with it? We know we have. That’s why we compiled all this information in a step by step fashion. We hope that your journey towards becoming a successful agent will be less daunting.

Take note of some of the key dates in 2021:

Let’s start from the basics

Property Agent Course and Exam Prerequisites

You need to be:
At least 21 years old
Singaporean or Permanent Resident citizenship status
Minimum 4 GCE ‘O’ level passes or equivalent
Fulfils CEA fit and proper criteria

Register for the RES Course

What is RES Course?

RES course is a preparatory module for all new entrants interested in pursuing a career in real estate. The RES examination should be taken within 2 years upon completion of the course.

How long is the RES course?

Typically, the RES course ranges from 1-2 months.

Course Fees

The RES course fee ranges from $700-$800 depending on the courses

Subsidies

NTUC members can enjoy $250 UTAP subsidy

Singaporeans and PRs 25 years old abd above can utilise SkillsFuture Credit of up to $500

RES course providers (approved by CEA)

It is understandable that many take the course whilst pursuing other commitments, a comparison of some of the courses offered can help you make a better decision.

2.Taking the RES Exam

RES Examination Format

Upon completion of the course, you’ll have to sit for an exam. The Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Examination consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of each paper is 2½ hours.

The format of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is as follows:

Section A : 50 MCQs (50 marks)

Section B : 15 MCQs with reference to 1 or 2 Case Studies (30 marks)

Section C : 10 Fill-in-the-blank Short Answer Questions (20 marks)

Duration : 2 ½ hours per paper

Modular Sitting for RES Examination

Candidates who have passed any one paper of the RES examination are allowed to retake the examination in modular sitting. The examination results will be in one of the following formats:

Pass (P)
Fail (F)
Pass Paper 1; Fail Paper 2 (P1 F2)
Fail Paper 1; Pass Paper 2 (F1 P2)

RES Examination Fee

Source: CEA Singapore

RES Examination Results

You will be notified on your results 4-6 weeks after the examination is held and the passing mark for each paper is 60%.

Apply for the RES exam

The RES examination is administered by CEA's appointed examination administrator, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC)

Website: https://www.relc.org.sg/professional-qualifications/skills/cea-res

Tel no: 6734 1292

E-mail: RES@relc.org.sg

30 Orange Grove Road

Level 3 RELC Building

Singapore 258352

3. Submit a RES liscense registration

Upon passing the examination, it is now time to register for the RES license to kickstart your career.

Estate agents will need to submit the salesperson registration application request via CEA’s e-services. The registering salesperson will have to log in to CEA’s e-services to complete the application after receiving an auto generated email from CEA.

Source: CEA Singapore

Important dates to take note of in 2021:

In this article, we’ve covered:
1) RES course and course providers

2) Taking the RES exam

3) Registering for the RES licence.

We know the process is daunting, so we’re here to help. If you have any queries or are interested in more information regarding your career as a real estate agent, drop us a line here

RES Course and Examination Singapore 2020 Guide