One of the registration criteria for property agents (or self-employed agents is that they must pass the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) Real Estate Salesperson (RES) examination or have equivalent qualification. The RES course provides you with a thorough explanation of industry concepts and agency practice standards. This criteria reinforce CEA’s goal to maintain an industry standard for agents wanting to pursue estate agency work to be professionally equipped and qualified while upholding good ethical standards.
Sign up now for the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) course and get your real estate career off the ground!
Course fees:
$834.60 ($780 + GST), excludes exam fees
Course Duration:
18 sessions, 3hrs each + 1 eLearning
SkillsFuture credits and UTAP funding are available for RES course!
For more information on UTAP, please click here
RES course is a preparatory module for all new entrants interested in pursuing a career in real estate. The Certificate of RES Course Completion has a validity period of 2 years for the purpose of determining eligibility to take the RES examination. Candidates are eligible to take the RES examination within 2 years from the completion date of their RES course. Beyond the validity period, candidates will be required to attend and complete the RES course again before they become eligible to take the RES examination.
The syllabus is prepared in the context of laws in Singapore governing real estate agency work with focus on sale and lease transactions involving residential, commercial and industrial properties located in Singapore. The syllabus does not include laws or regulations of other countries governing transactions of foreign properties. Real estate agents are advised to be familiar with such laws or regulations when advising their clients in foreign property transactions/investments.
The RES syllabus is designed to ensure real estate agents meet the expectations required of them:
The course curriculum and materials developed by the Approved Course Providers for the examination preparatory courses must adhere to the RES examination syllabus endorsed by CEA.
The current RES examination syllabus was revised and took effect from 1 Jan 2017.
The list of sample RES examination questions are updated on 1 Jan 2019. More information on how the questions are related to the RES examination syllabus such as the Competency Unit, Learning Outcome and Cognitive Level are included in each sample question. This is to provide greater clarity on the level of difficulty expected for each topic and guides candidates in their preparation for the examination. Please note that the information in the sample questions are accurate at at 1 Jan 2019.
Revised RES Exam Syllabus 2017
Candidates will not be tested on Government policy changes announced or implemented within one month before the RES examination.
Download:
RES Examination Syllabus 2017 (PDF 870KB)
Sample RES examination questions (as at 1 Jan 2019)(PDF 507KB)
Applicants are required to attach the following documents in their application
*PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO COURSE COMMENCMENT
*Registration for Classroom Learning will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
*Available for Online and Classroom Format
Course Schedule
Note:
Please note that the schedule is subject to changes, terms and conditions by RCN. No refund of fees will be given for non-attendance or withdrawals. Participants will be notified should there be any changes made by RCN.
RCN has gone Paperless! Hence, our leaner guides will be via eNotes. You will receive an email reminder from us three (3) days before the course commencement and SMS reminder one (1) day before the course commencement. The detailed RES course schedule, Zoom links (if you choose online learning), URL link and login to our Student Management Portal to download the enotes and ebooks for RES Paper 1 & 2 will be included in the email reminder.
There are no notes for Paper 2 lesson 2 because it is an e-Learning lesson. Please access the e-Learning portal via this link with the login credentials provided. Just a gentle reminder that the link will only be activated when you start your Paper 2 lessons.
Important Notice:
Please be informed that attending the RES course and passing the RES examination do not automatically qualify an individual to be a real estate salesperson. The applicant has to comply with the full registration requirements stipulated under the Estate Agents Act, which include meeting the fit & proper criteria. Please check the complete list of registration criteria on CEA’s website before registering for the RES course.
For foreigners who wish to register with CEA as salespersons, they will need to have a valid Employment Pass (EP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to work in the real estate agency industry. They should consult an estate agent that is prepared to support their future registration application who would then check with CEA. Thereafter, when they register for the RES/REA course, they will need to produce a letter of support from the estate agent.
For more information, contact:
Email: edu@rcn.sg
Office: 6511 3009
Applicants are required to attach the following documents in their application
*PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO COURSE COMMENCMENT
*Registration for Classroom Learning will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
*Available for Online and Classroom Format
Course Schedule
Note:
Please note that the schedule is subject to changes, terms and conditions by RCN. No refund of fees will be given for non-attendance or withdrawals. Participants will be notified should there be any changes made by RCN.
RCN has gone Paperless! Hence, our leaner guides will be via eNotes. You will receive an email reminder from us three (3) days before the course commencement and SMS reminder one (1) day before the course commencement. The detailed RES course schedule, Zoom links (if you choose online learning), URL link and login to our Student Management Portal to download the enotes and ebooks for RES Paper 1 & 2 will be included in the email reminder.
There are no notes for Paper 2 lesson 2 because it is an e-Learning lesson. Please access the e-Learning portal via this link with the login credentials provided. Just a gentle reminder that the link will only be activated when you start your Paper 2 lessons.
Important Notice:
Please be informed that attending the RES course and passing the RES examination do not automatically qualify an individual to be a real estate salesperson. The applicant has to comply with the full registration requirements stipulated under the Estate Agents Act, which include meeting the fit & proper criteria. Please check the complete list of registration criteria on CEA’s website before registering for the RES course.
For foreigners who wish to register with CEA as salespersons, they will need to have a valid Employment Pass (EP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to work in the real estate agency industry. They should consult an estate agent that is prepared to support their future registration application who would then check with CEA. Thereafter, when they register for the RES/REA course, they will need to produce a letter of support from the estate agent.
For more information, contact:
Email: edu@rcn.sg
Office: 6260 0301
The RES revision is meant for participants who have already completed their RES course and is preparing to sit for the upcoming RES examination.
Many participants who have attended the RES revision find the exam tips, mock-test, sample questions and revision on difficult topics very helpful in their preparation for the exam.
The RES revision is an intensive revision class comprising of full day lessons. It is a mock test to simulate actual RES exam conditions. The trainers will revise on important topics & concepts, understand the examination format and suggest strategies toward the RES exam paper and focus on case studies questions.
Limited seats for each intake, your registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first-come-first served basis.
Course Schedule
This ONLINE REVISION course is meant for those who HAVE COMPLETED THEIR RES COURSE with an Approved Course Provider like RCN.
These online revision questions will help better determine your knowledge and understanding of the RES syllabus and prepare you for the RES exam(s).
For students who prefer RES online practice questions:
FEES:
To register:
You may register either ONLINE via the link provided or PERSONALLY at our office.
The RES examination is administered by CEA’s appointed exam administrator NTUC LearningHub. The appointed exam administrator will coordinate the registration of candidates, conduct the examination and notify candidates of their results.
Please check the latest update on the conduct of RES examination in the CEA‘s and NTUC LearningHub‘s websites.
RES Exam Schedule 2022:
Month | Date/Time | Exam Paper | Registration Period | |||
Apr 2022 | 23 Apr, Sat (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 1 | Stage 1 FormSG 15 Feb, Tue to 16 Feb, Wed | Stage 2 LHUB 28 Feb, Mon to 2 Mar, Wed | ||
24 Apr, Sun (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 2 | |||||
Aug 2022 | To be announced | |||||
Nov 2022 | To be announced |
Details for RES Exam Registration:
NTUC LearningHub (LHUB)
Website: https://res.ntuclearninghub.com/
Tel no: 6336 5482
Email: res@ntuclearninghub.com
Please check directly with NTUC LearningHub with regards to exam slots and closing dates for registration.
Exam Fees:
$417.30 (inclusive of GST) per candidate
$235.40 (inclusive of GST) per paper per candidate
Exam Format:
2 papers each (2.5hrs per paper)
Both Papers 1&2:
Not Sitting for RES Exam: