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A Complete Guide to Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course 2023

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RES Course: Kickstart your real estate career

The very first step towards getting a real estate license in 2023 begins with the RES Course. If you are interested in pursuing a career in real estate and would love a detailed guide – keep on reading.

With more Singaporean pursuing their dreams of becoming a real estate agent these days, I decided to create a useful guide. Hopefully, it will be of help to aspiring real estate agents like yourself.

As someone who has experienced this journey myself, I know it can get a little complicated and daunting.

 

Hence, I will do my best in this guide to breakdown the journey into meaningful milestones and share what to take note of at each stage.

There are really 8 main milestones you need to take note of:

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Table of Contents

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1) RES Course 2023

What is the RES (Real Estate Salesperson) Course?

The RES course is a compulsory course mandated by regulators for all budding real estate agents to acquire the necessary industry knowledge and skills.

 

Because the role of a real estate agent is a complex one – having to understand and comply with complicated policies, regulations and executing property transactions professionally and more – it makes sense to have a course to prepare agents for that.

As such, by making it compulsory for all agents to go through the same RES course, it helps to ensure certified Singapore real estate agents are well-equipped and qualified to serve clients with their real estate needs.

What will you learn in the RES course?

A comprehensive RES course will cover in-depth knowledge on local laws, regulations governing real estate, buying/selling /leasing of HDB flats and private/residential/commercial/industrial properties in Singapore as well as agency work and practices.

 

Key Objectives of the Course include:

 

• Understanding of real estate concepts, real estate market, the law of contract, the law of agency, planning, principles of marketing

• Applicable of knowledge on the handling of sale and lease of residential, commercial and industrial properties

• Understand and comply with relevant laws, regulations, best practices in real estate agency work

• Be knowledgeable about prevailing market information and government policies and regulations

Looking at the RES Course Syllabus breakdown you might be shocked by the sheer amount of content it covers! However, you will realize it is absolutely necessary, especially since such knowledge was not taught in our mainstream school.

It is essentially a course for certification for real estate practice.

If you are truly committed to becoming a real estate agent, be prepared for the hard work and effort required to pass this course.

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How to sign up for the RES Course?

Still undaunted? Great! But before you get too excited and start signing up for the course, do a quick check to see if you meet these requirements:

1. At least 21 years old
2. Singaporean or Permanent Resident (PR)
3. Minimum 4 GCE ‘O’ Level passes or equivalent
4. Fulfills CEA* fit and proper criteria

 

* The Council for Estate Agencies is the agency that regulates Singapore’s land agency industry.

 

If you answered yes to all or any of the above, congratulations!

 

You can move on to the next step – selecting a CEA Approved Course Provider to take the course with.

 

If you answered no to any of the above, I am sorry to say that your journey ends here – unless if its the age requirement, then apply again when you are 21 years old.

 

CEA has clearly noted that only courses provided by CEA Approved Course Providers will be recognized for licensing/registration purposes, so do make sure you select the right course provider.

Use the link above to be extra safe! Course duration varies from 4 weeks to 2 months depending if its part-time or full-time courses. Do your due diligence and pick one that suits your needs.

2) RES Examinations 2023

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Register for RES Exams

Worked hard and completed your RES course with at least 75% attendance? Congratulations!

 

You will receive a Certificate of RES Course Completion that features a validity of two years for the aim of determining eligibility to require the RES examination.

What this means is that you need to make sure you take your RES examinations within 2 years. If not, you have to retake the course again for eligibility to take the examinations.

Please don’t waste your efforts like that.

If you are all confident, you can proceed to register for the RES Exams via the SEAMO Regional Language Centre (RELC) website.

The exams are held 3 times a year in March, July and November – so do make sure you register at least 2 months prior to the exam dates (check them here).

RES Examinations Schedule 2023

RES Exam - Things to take note of

Worried about the exams? Here are some belongings you should know which will be helpful.

The RES Examination includes 2 papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2)

With effect from 2023, the format of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is as follows:

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

Each paper is approximately 2.5 hours.

Paper 1 tests you on:

Competency Unit 1 comprising of “Real Estate Agency Industry Overview and Basic Land Law Concepts”

Competency Unit 2 comprising of “Dealings with Interests in Land”

Paper 2 tests you on:

Competency Unit 3 comprising of “Regulation of Real-Estate Agency Industry and Real-Estate Marketing”

Competency Unit 4 comprising of “Property Transactions”

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RES Exams Results Notification

The Exam Administrator will notify you of your results. Candidates who have passed one paper* are allowed to retake the examination in modular sitting.

The exams results are going to be in one of the formats:

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

 

Exam results are typically released around 4-6 weeks after the exams are held. To obtain a license, you must pass BOTH papers (>60%). Should you only pass 1 of the 2 papers, you have to retake the failed paper within the 2 year validity period.

 

Else, you will have to retake both the course and the examinations again. Imagine the hassle.

 

In the case you think the results are not right, you may submit an appeal to review your paper, within 5 working days from the date of the notification of examination results (subject to a non-refundable fee).

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3) RES Course Fees

As previously shared, there are various CEA Approved Course Providers who offer courses ranging from $700 to $800.

 

Read up and make your own comparisons on which provider offers you the best value for your money.

 

Most of these courses are SkillsFuture claimable and available for UTAP subsidies, so do make sure to check if you are eligible. It will save you some out-of-pocket expenses.

4) RES Examination Fees

The RES Exam fees costs $417.30 (for both Paper 1 and 2). Should you need to retake one paper due to a failure, it will cost $235.40 for the re-test.

5) Real Estate Salesperson Registration Fee

To register as a new salesperson, you will need to fork out $53.50. Separately, you also need to make payment for annual CEA registration fees of $230.

6) Other Miscellaneous Fees

From professional indemnity insurance to agency admin fees, a newly licensed real estate agent can expect to spend approximately $500 to $1000 on various miscellaneous fees.

7) Recommended CEA approved RES Course providers (2023)

There are many training centres and just in case you’re wondering which RES course provider to sign up for, this list are going to be helpful .

If you stay in central areas, BenchMark RealPro and Real Centre Network are recommended choices!

If you stay within the west, head to Pioneer Training & Consultancy.

If you’re an East sider, head to Singapore Estate Agents Association.

 

Each school has different RES course schedules to suit busy working adults or parents alike with courses like weekends only, Saturdays only, specific weekday nights and express classes.

BenchMark RealPro Pte Ltd 

Website: https://www.benchmarkrealpro.com

Tel: 67355860 / 67355861

Email: benchmarkrealpro@gmail.com

Venue: 151 Chin Swee Road #03-31 Manhattan House Singapore 169876.

 

Institute of Estate Agents

Website: www.iea.sg

Tel No: 6323 1770

Email: courses@iea.sg

Venue: 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #07-01 HDB Hub East Wing Singapore 310480

 

Pioneer Training & Consultancy Pte Ltd

Website: www.pioneertraining.org

Tel No: 6462 6093 / 9424 3483

Email: pioneertc@gmail.com

Venue: Blk 134 Jurong Gateway Road #03-309P Singapore 600134

 

Real Centre Network Pte Ltd

Website: www.realcentrenetwork.com

Tel No: 6511 3009

Email: info@realcentrenetwork.com

Venue: 490 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #09-16 HDB Hub Biz 3 Singapore 310490

 

Singapore Estate Agents Association

Website: www.seaa.org.sg

Tel No: 6702 1602 Email: edu@seaa.org.sg

Venue: 60 Paya Lebar Road #13-23 Paya Lebar Square Singapore 409051 (Office Lift Lobby 1)

8) CEA Registration

Hurray, you have cleared both your RES course and examination milestones. The last but not least milestone to clear is CEA registration.

This basically means you need to approach a licensed estate agent to submit a salesperson registration application to CEA.

 

1. Estate agent (Your Agency) submits salesperson registration application

2. Registering salesperson (you) will login to CEA’s e-services to complete the application

3. Approval (after 4-6 weeks)

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Greetings! My name is Rick Long, and I am proud to serve as the Associate Division Director of Huttons Asia Pte Ltd, with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry.

My passion for helping clients find their dream homes has grown exponentially during my tenure in the field. As a graduate of Singapore Polytechnic, I have always valued the importance of hard work and determination.

My prior experience serving in the airforce instilled in me the value of teamwork, perseverance, and discipline.

Over the years, I have been privileged to receive several accolades for providing exceptional service and dedication to my clients.

My ultimate goal is to ensure that each individual I work with has the best possible experience, whether they are buying or selling a property.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is receiving glowing five-star reviews from satisfied clients.

Knowing that I have positively impacted someone’s life is truly humbling, and it motivates me to continue striving for excellence every day.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my loved ones, indulging my passion for sports, and exploring the rich and diverse culinary landscape of Singapore.

Amidst the bustling pace of life, I relish moments of calm by immersing myself in the art of tea-brewing and teapot appreciation.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Additionally, Rick is a proud fur daddy to two rescue kitties and loves spending his free time with his wife and furbabies. He believes in giving back to the community and volunteers his time to animal welfare causes whenever possible.

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