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Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course

The Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course, commonly known as the "Property Agent Course," is a mandatory preparatory program for aspiring real estate agents in Singapore. Under the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), passing the RES Examination is a key requirement for registration, unless the applicant holds an equivalent qualification.


The RES Course is designed to prepare participants with an in-depth understanding of real estate rules, updated policies, and standard agency practices in alignment with the CEA Examination Syllabus.

Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course

The Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course, commonly known as the "Property Agent Course," is a mandatory preparatory program for aspiring real estate agents in Singapore. Under the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), passing the RES Examination is a key requirement for registration, unless the applicant holds an equivalent qualification.


The RES Course is designed to prepare participants with an in-depth understanding of real estate rules, updated policies, and standard agency practices in alignment with the CEA Examination Syllabus.

Course Outline

The RES Course consists of four competency units across two exam papers:

PAPER 1:

  • Competency Unit 1: Real Estate Agency Industry Overview (including Estate Agents Act and industry regulation)

  • Competency Unit 2: Basic Land Law Concepts and Dealings with Land Interests

PAPER 2:

  • Competency Unit 3: Real Estate Marketing

  • Competency Unit 4: Property Transactions - Laws and Practices (covering sale and lease of HDB and private properties)

RES Course Eligibility

Academic Requirements

  • 4 GCE "O" Level credits or equivalent (combined results accepted from up to 2 sittings)
  • Recognized Diplomas from Local Polytechnics (SP, NP, TP, NYP, RP)
  • Recognized Degrees from Local Universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SUSS)

  • Industrial Technician Certificate (ITC)
  • Certificate in Business Studies (CBS)
  • Master NITEC / Higher NITEC
  • National Technician Certificate 1 (NTC1)

Applicants lacking 4 GCE "O" Level credits can take the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) assessment:

  • Required Level: Level 5 and above in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Numeracy
  • Fees: S$13.08 per test for Singaporeans/PRs; S$43.60 for foreigners
  • Register for WPLN: https://www.britishcouncil.sg/exam/wpln

Foreign applicants or those with private academic certificates must submit their qualifications for verification. Email the completed application to: [email protected]

Documents Needed:

  • Original Certificate(s) and Transcript(s)
  • Completed CEA Verification form

Processing Time:

  • Approximately 15 working days

  • Letter of Support (LOS): Required from the chosen estate agency as proof of employment support
  • For knowledge-only course participants (not taking RES Exam), an LOS is not needed, but a RES Course Certificate will not be issued

RES Course Eligibility Flowchart

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List of Qualifications Equivalent to the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Examination

Recognized Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Real Estate)
  • Bachelor of Science (Estate Management)
  • Bachelor of Real Estate (Property Management)
  • Bachelor of Real Estate (Valuation)

  • Diploma in Building Management
  • Diploma in Building & Real Estate Management
  • Diploma in Real Estate Business

  • Diploma in Property Development & Facilities Management
  • Diploma in Building & Property Management
Important Notes
  • Verification Required: Applicants with these qualifications should confirm with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) whether they are required to take the RES examination
  • Validity of Equivalence: The qualifications deemed equivalent to the RES exam for salesperson registration are valid for 3 years from the date of CEA's acceptance notification
  • For additional information, please visit the CEA website

RES Examination Details

  • Exam Administrator: NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd
  • Contact: Tel: 6336 5482 | Email: [email protected]
  • Exam Fees: $512.30 for two papers | $283.40 for each paper
  • Registration: Visit NTUC LearningHub RES Exam: https://www.ntuclearninghub.com/res-exam
  • Exam Results: Released 4-6 weeks post-exam via email

Exam Format

  • Duration:
    2 hours 30 minutes per paper

  • Structure:
    • Section A: 60 MCQs (60 marks)
    • Section B: 20 MCQs based on case studies (40 marks)

RES Course Information

  • Course Fee: S$798 (incl. GST)
  • Course Types:
    • Day Class: Weekdays, 10am - 5pm
    • Night Class: Weeknights, 7pm - 10pm
    • Weekend Class: Saturday or Sunday, 10am - 5pm
    • Turbo Class: Weekdays (7pm - 10pm) + Weekend (10am - 5pm)
  • Training Mode: Online Live Training via Zoom
  • Upcoming Classes: View Schedule at https://www.lma.com.sg/res-course

Available Funding Options

NTUC UTAP Funding
SkillsFuture Credit
  • Available to Singaporeans aged 25 and above with an opening credit of S$500
  • Eligible to offset course fees through SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
  • More Details: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/Credit

RES Course Registration

Documents Required for Registration:
  • NRIC (for verification)
  • Academic Certificate/Transcript of WPLN Assessment/CEA Verification (for Private & Overseas Qualifications)
  • SingPass Login for SkillsFuture Claim
  • Letter of Support (for foreign applicants)

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