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Interested In A Real Estate Career?

Have you always wanted to build a career in real estate?

 

Follow the following steps to find out how you can become a Real Estate Salesperson (RES)!

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Step 1: Am I eligible? Find out the criteria to becoming a Real Estate Salesperson

Step 2: Apply for the Real Estate Salesperson Course

Step 3: Apply for the Real Estate Salesperson Examination

Step 4: Register with a licensed estate agency

Criteria To Becoming A RES

CRITERIA TO BECOMING A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

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To become a RES, you need to fulfil the following criteria:

(1) Must be Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) for more than 10 years. 

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(2) Must be 21 years old and above.

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(3) Must have at least 4 'O' Level passes or equivalent.

  

(4) Pass the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) examination or equivalent.

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(5) Register with a real estate agency after passing the RES exam. To find out what are the 5 criteria to consider when choosing an agency, read: Which Real Estate Agency Should I Join After Passing My RES Exam?

 

(6) You must not be an existing licensee/Key Executive Officer at another real estate agency. 

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(7) You must not hold a moneylender's license, neither shall you be an employee, partner or director of a licensed moneylender.

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(8) If you are a returning or renewing salesperson, you must complete 6 credit hours of continuing professional development (CPD) courses.

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For KEOs/ Practising Directors/ Partners/ Salespersons:


(a)    If you have de-registered for less than 2 years, you are required to fulfill the same number of CPD hours before applying for registration. 


(b)    If you have de-registered for 2 years or more, you must take the RES course and pass the RES examination before you can apply for registration.
 

(9) You must be covered by a Professional Indemnity Insurance for at least a year from the registration's commencement date.

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(10) You must not be in arrears with the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board for your Medisave contribution. 

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(11) Fulfil all fit and proper criteria under the Estate Agents Act.

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Apply For The RES Course

ATTEND THE REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON COURSE

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To be a RES, you need to take a compulsory course from an approved course provider before taking the examinations. 

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After you have finished the course (with a minimum of 75% attendance), you will be provided with the Certificate of RES Course Completion, which has a validity period of 2 years.

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You are eligible to take the RES examination within 2 years from the completion date of your RES course. Otherwise you are required to attend and complete the RES course again before you are eligible to take the RES examination.

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The RES courses generally cost between $650-$800.​

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  • If you’re an NTUC member, you can enjoy the UTAP subsidy (up to $250) for your RES Exams.​

  • You may also utilize your SkillsFuture credit.

CEA Approved RES Course Providers 

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  • Benchmark Realpro Pte Ltd

 

Contact Details: 

Website : www.benchmarkrealpro.com
Tel No: 6735 5860 / 6735 5861 

Email: benchmarkrealpro@gmail.com
Office: 151 Chin Swee Road #03-31 Manhattan House Singapore 169876

 

  • Hastor Property Services Pte Ltd 


Contact Details: 
Website : www.hastor.com.sg
Tel No: 6252 2802

Email: training@hastor.sg

Office: Blk 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-514 Singapore 310190

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  • Institute of Estate Agents 

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Contact Details: 

Website: www.iea.sg
Tel No: 6323 1770 
Email: courses@iea.sg
Office: 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #07-01 HDB Hub East Wing Singapore 310480

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  • Life Mastery Academy Pte Ltd 

 

Contact Details: 
Website: www.lma.com.sg
Tel No: 6255 6091 / 6255 6083 
Email: RES@lifemasteryacademy.com
Office: Blk 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-510 Singapore 310190

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  • Pioneer Training & Consultancy Pte Ltd 
     

Contact Details: 
Website: www.pioneertraining.org
Tel No: 6462 6093 / 9424 3483 
Email: pioneertc@gmail.com 
Office: Blk 134 Jurong Gateway Road #03-309P Singapore 600134

 

  • Real Centre Network Pte Ltd 
     

Contact Details: 
Website: www.realcentrenetwork.com
Tel No: 6511 3009 
Email: info@realcentrenetwork.com
Office: 490 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #09-16 HDB Hub Biz 3 Singapore 310490 

 

  • Realty International Associates Pte Ltd 
     

Contact Details: 
Website: www.riaschool.com.sg
Tel No: 6339 6000 
Email: admin@riaschool.com.sg
Office: 490 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #03-13 HDB Hub Biz 3 Singapore 310490

 

  • Singapore Estate Agents Association
     

Contact Details: 
Website: www.seaa.org.sg
Tel No: 6702 1602 
Email: edu@seaa.org.sg
Office: 60 Paya Lebar Road #13-23 Paya Lebar Square Singapore 409051 (via Office Lift Lobby 1) 

RES Examination

APPLY FOR THE REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON EXAMINATION

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RES Examination Schedule

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RES examinations will take place in February, June and October. 

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RES Examination Fees

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  • Full Sitting (2 Papers) @ $417.30 (incl GST)

  • Modular Re-sitting (1 Paper) @ $235.40 (incl GST)

 

Note: Modular Re-Sitting is only applicable if you have passed one paper. 

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RES Examination Format

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The format of both papers is as follows:

Section A : 60 MCQs (60 marks)
Section B : 20 MCQs with reference to 1 or 2 Case Studies (40 marks)

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Duration : 2 ½ hours per paper

RES Examination Syllabus​

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RES Examination Results Notification

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​You will receive an email notification from CEA's appointed examination administrator informing you of your examination results 4 - 6 weeks after the examination.

Register With A Licensed Estate Agency

REGISTER WITH A LICENSED ESTATE AGENCY

​Submit your salesperson application form through your real estate agency.

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Below are the estimated costs to register with a licensed estate agency.​

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  • Real Estate Salesperson Registration fee: $53.50 + $230 annual CEA fees = $283.50

  • Professional Indemnity Insurance: $120

  • Admin fees for name cards/ID Tag/Start Up Course/Admin fees: $300 -$500 range.

Approval of CEA Registration

APPROVAL OF CEA REGISTRATION

​​You will receive a notification of CEA's approval for your registration within 4 to 6 weeks.

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Congratulations! You are now all ready to start your career in real estate!

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