Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course Singapore
GET READY FOR A CAREER IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY!
One of the registration criteria for real estate salespersons (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. These 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:
$842.40 ($780 + GST), excludes exam fees
Course Duration:
18 sessions, 3hrs each + 1 eLearning
SkillsFuture credits and UTAP funding are available for the RES course!
For more information on UTAP, please click here
The 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 salespersons meet the expectations required of them:
- Have good knowledge of the concepts of real estate and agency practice
- Have basic knowledge of the legal requirements and laws governing property transactions and real estate agency work
- Have basic knowledge of the terminologies and concepts used in real estate transactions and leasing with the understanding of the need to comply with the requirements of the law
- Understand the requirements of the Estate Agents Act 2010 and subsidiary legislation including Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and of the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) and
- Ability to handle a typical property transaction effectively and in compliance with the law, government policies, rules and CEA’s prescribed regulations and practice guidelines
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 have been 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 is accurate as 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.
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)
Minimum Requirements:
- Singapore/Permanent Resident
- At least 21 years old
- Possess any 1 of the following local Academic Qualifications:
- GCE ‘O’ level with min 4 credit passes. CEA accepts combined GCE ‘O’ level results taken at not more than 2 sittings
- Higher NITEC (ITC, CBS, Master NITEC, NTC1)
- GCE ‘A’ level
- Diploma obtained from accepted local Polytechnics only (NYP/NP/RP/SP/TP)
- Degree or Higher, attained from accepted local Universities only (NTU/NUS/SIT/SMU/SUSS/SUTD)
- Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) – Attained level 5 and above for the WPLN assessment in these 5 components (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Numeracy)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
Latest updates on the procedure for submission of Foreign and Local Private Academic Qualifications for CEA’s Assessment from 6 August 2021
Applicants are required to attach the following documents in their application
- Their academic certificate transcript, supporting documents
- The educational qualification assessment request form
Those who fall under this category, please be informed that you need to get your qualifications approved by CEA before you register for the course.
*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 learner 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
Minimum Requirements:
- Singapore/Permanent Resident
- At least 21 years old
- Possess any 1 of the following local Academic Qualifications:
- GCE ‘O’ level with min 4 credit passes. CEA accepts combined GCE ‘O’ level results taken at not more than 2 sittings
- Higher NITEC (ITC, CBS, Master NITEC, NTC1)
- GCE ‘A’ level
- Diploma obtained from accepted local Polytechnics only (NYP/NP/RP/SP/TP)
- Degree or Higher, attained from accepted local Universities only (NTU/NUS/SIT/SMU/SUSS/SUTD)
- Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) – Attained level 5 and above for the WPLN assessment in these 5 components (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Numeracy)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
Latest updates on the procedure for submission of Foreign and Local Private Academic Qualifications for CEA’s Assessment from 6 August 2021
Applicants are required to attach the following documents in their application
- Their academic certificate transcript, supporting documents
- The educational qualification assessment request form
Those who fall under this category, please be informed that you need to get your qualifications approved by CEA before you register for the course.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO COURSE COMMENCEMENT
*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 learner 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: enquirytm@rcn.sg
Office: 6260 0301
The RES revision is meant for participants who have already completed their RES course and are 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 consisting 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
For RCN RES students who prefer RES revision lessons:
FEES:
- Paper 1 – $100.00 (excluding GST)
- Paper 2 – $100.00 (excluding GST)
- Paper 1&2 – $200.00 (excluding GST)
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:
- Paper 1 – $70.00 (excluding GST)
- Paper 2 – $70.00 (excluding GST)
- Paper 1&2 – $140.00 (excluding GST)
To register:
You may register either ONLINE via the link provided or PERSONALLY at our office.
- RES Online Practice Questions – Paper 1, click here to register
- RES Online Practice Questions – Paper 2, click here to register
- RES Online Practice Questions – Paper 1&2, click here to register
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 | |||
| Mar 2023 | 25 Mar, Sat (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 1 | Stage 1 – FormSG 15 Feb, Wed (from 9am to 12 noon) | Stage 2 – LHUB 25 Feb, Sat to 28 Feb, Tue | ||
26 Mar, Sun (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 2 | |||||
| Jul 2023 | 22 Jul, Sat (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 1 | Stage 1 – FormSG 7 Jun, Wed (from 9am to 12 noon) | Stage 2 – LHUB 17 Jun, Sat to 20 Jun, Tue | ||
23 Jul, Sun (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 2 | |||||
| Nov 2023 | 25 Nov, Sat (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 1 | TBC | TBC | ||
26 Nov, Sun (9:30am – 12:00pm) | RES PAPER 2 | |||||
Note:
Due to the high demand for RES examination seats, course participants who have completed the RES course may not get a seat at the RES examination immediately after completing the course.
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:
With effect from 2023, the format of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are as follows:
Both Papers 1&2:
- Section A: 60 MCQs (60 marks)
- Section B: 20 MCQs with reference to 1 or 2 Case Studies (40 marks)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper
- Pass (P)
- Fail (F)
- Pass Paper 1, Fail Paper 2 (P1 F2)
- Fail Paper 1, Pass Paper 2 (F1 P2)
- RES course participants will have to pass the RES examination within 2 years from the date of issue of the Certificate of Completion of RES course
- If they are unable to pass any remaining Papers within the 2 year time frame, they will have to retake the RES course and sit for the full RES examination again i.e. both Papers 1 and 2
- Please be informed that attending the RES course and passing the RES examination does 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). 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 course, they will need to produce a letter of sponsorship from the estate agent
- Complete the RES course with minimum 75% attendance record before they are eligible to receive the “Certificate of Completion for RES Course”
- RES course participants are required to pass the RES examination within 2 years from the date of issue of the “Certificate of Completion” of RES course
- Participants who are unable to pass both papers within the 2 year time frame will be required to retake the RES course and sit for the full RES examination i.e. both Papers 1 and 2
Appeals for review of RES examination results must be submitted to NTUC LearningHub, CEA’s appointed examination administrator using the prescribed forms provided within 5 working days from the date of notification of examination results. A non-refundable fee of $64.20 (inclusive of GST) is charged for the review of each examination paper
Not Sitting for RES Exam:
- To attend RES course for learning purpose
- Foreigners without letter of support from Estate Agent
- Participants who have no intention to take RES exam
The RES course is eligible for NTUC UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) subsidy. NTUC members can get up to 50% claims on the unfunded course fee or up to $250 per year when they sign up for UTAP-approved courses. If you’re aged 40 and above, you can receive higher funding support up to $500 per year, capped at 50% of the unfunded course fees. (subject to change from time to time or conditions applied)
Note:
In order to receive UTAP subsidy, you need to be a NTUC member prior to the course commencement date.
For further information about NTUC membership, please contact NTUC at 6220 3345 or email siseu@ntuc.org.sg
Please login to NTUC Portal for the submission of your UTAP claim for RES and RES Revision courses.
Eligible participants can apply to claim SkillsFuture Credit for the RES course.
Singaporeans who are aged 25 and above can claim SkillsFuture Credit of up to $500 as a subsidy for their course fees. The balance fees can be paid directly to RCN.
For further information, please contact SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) at 6785 5785 or read up on SSG’s SkillsFuture Credit FAQs.