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How to Become a Property Agent in Singapore

Four questions. If you answer yes to all of them, the only thing standing between you and a licence is the course and the exam.

Quick eligibility check

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Are you at least 21 years old?
Are you a Singapore citizen or PR?
Do you have 4 O-Level passes or equivalent?
Are you free of undischarged bankruptcy?
Answer the four questions We will tell you the next step.

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After you qualify

  1. Take the RES course

    CEA-approved provider, 75% attendance, certificate valid two years.

    6–8 weeks · about $800

  2. Sit both papers

    60 MCQs plus 20 case-study questions per paper. 60 marks to pass.

    Three sittings a year

  3. Register with CEA

    Apply, then register through one licensed agency.

    2–4 weeks

  4. Start with the team

    Onboarding, Fast Track, mock papers and a mentor from week one.

    Week one onwards

The requirements

Fixed by CEA. Not negotiable at agency level.

Adults taking notes in a professional training classroom in Singapore
The RES course is run by CEA-approved providers. Most people take it around a full-time job.
AgeAt least 21 years old
ResidencySingapore citizen or permanent resident
EducationFour GCE O-Level passes, or Level 5 in all five WPLN components
CourseA CEA-approved RES course, with at least 75% attendance
ExaminationPass both RES papers, 60 marks each
RegistrationRegister with CEA through one licensed agency
Fit and properNo undischarged bankruptcy, no relevant convictions
Already have a property qualification? Holders of an NUS real estate degree or an NP/SP real estate diploma may be exempt from one or both papers. CEA publishes the current list; we check it with you before you pay for a course.

The two papers

Each paper runs two and a half hours. Section A is 60 multiple-choice questions worth 60 marks; Section B is 20 case-study questions worth 40 marks. You need 60 marks per paper to pass. Source: CEA examination requirements and 2026 schedule.

  • Three sittings a year, usually March, July and October.
  • If you fail one paper, you can re-sit that paper alone.
  • Huttons runs RES revision and mock papers under exam conditions before you sit.

Registration and timeline

Once both papers are passed, you apply to CEA and register through a licensed agency. You cannot be registered with two agencies at once. The process usually takes two to four weeks.

Most people take six to nine months from starting the course to being registered, depending on which sitting they target. The full cost breakdown lives on the costs page.

Planning around a date? See the sitting dates and exam fees.

See the cost breakdown

Reviewed against CEA’s published requirements. Fees and exam formats are set by CEA and reviewed from time to time.

Questions

Before you commit

Can I do this part-time?

Yes. The course can be taken around a job, and there is no minimum deal quota once you are registered. Read the part-time guide.

Do I need sales experience?

No. Most of our associates came from engineering, teaching, admin and fresh graduation.

What if I fail a paper?

You re-sit the paper you failed. Our revision sessions and question bank are free for team members.

When is the next exam?

CEA runs three sittings a year, usually around March, July and October. Registration closes well before each sitting — message us for the current cut-off.