Your Guide to RES Course & Requirements 2023
A compulsory preparatory course for aspiring real estate agents.
All Aspiring Real Estate Salespersons must complete the RES Course conducted by a CEA Approved Course Provider (ACP), before taking the industry RES Examinations.
Passing the CEA mandatory examination or possessing equivalent qualification is one of the registration criteria for entry into real estate industry.
In this RES Course, you will acquire in-depth knowledge on the rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to real estate agency practices. The objectives of the RES Course is to ensure that aspiring entrants are prepared for the RES Examination and are equipped with the necessary knowledge as a Real Estate Salespersons.
RES Course Fees
Cost to be an RES (inclusive of GST)
RES course fees $828: SkillsFuture Fund Up to $828; NTUC UTAP; for NTUC member $250. NETT fees: less than $100 est
RES exam fees (Paper 1 & Paper 2): $417.30 est (inclusive of GST)
CEA license fees: $400 est
Total cost to be an RES: Below $800 (est); after deducting skills fund $500 and NTUC UTAP (NTUC member $250)
Course Fee (Inclusive of GST): Guide price $800+
Claimable (RES course fees): Skillsfuture $500 and NTUC UTAP $250
RES Examination Schedule, Structure and Fees
RES Examination Schedule
3 times a year in March, July and November
Note: Registration for the respective examination schedules starts about one month before the examination schedule month. So please register early, before the closing date. It is important to register early cause the closing date will be move forward once it reaches full capacity.
RES Examination Structure
The RES Examination consists of two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), 2.5 hours for each paper.
Format for both paper 1 & 2 (100 marks)
Section A: 60 MCQs (60 marks)
Section B: 20 MCQs with reference 1 or 2 case studies (40 marks)
Examination Center: NTUC Learning Hub
Website: http://www.ntuclearninghub.com/pages/res-exam
Tel no: 6336 5482/ 6837-8297
E-mail: uhelpdesk@nextu.com.sg
Examination Fees
Per Candidate (inclusive of GST)
Papers 1 & 2 (1st Timers) $417.30
Paper 1 (Retakers Only) $235.40
Paper 2 (Retakers Only) $235.40
RES Results
The RES examination results are released 4 – 6 weeks after the examination is held, and is subject to delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
Important
1. You are required to register with an agency within 2 years after the certificate.
Your Certificate of RES course completion certificate is valid for 2 years only. If you do not register with any agency within the 2 years, your Certificate of RES course completion will be invalid and you will have to retake RES course all over again.
2. If you stopped practicing, you'll have to renew your license.
Similarly, if you have registered with an agency then stopped practicing and did not renew your CEA license within the next 2 years, you will have to retake your RES course. If you have left the industry and rejoin within the 2 years period, you have to fulfil all the outstanding CPD points.
For more information on examination matters, you may visit NUTC Learning Hub website.
For other general information, you may visit CEA website.
RES Course Centers
Here are some RES Course Centres for you to easily reach out.
Benchmark Realpro Pte Ltd
151 Chin Swee Road
#03-31 Manhatten House
Singapore 169876
Tel No: 6735 5860 / 6735 1902
Email: benchmarkrealpro@gmail.com
Website: www.benchmarkrealpro.comHaster Property Services Pte Ltd
Blk 190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #02-514
Singapore 310190
Tel No: 6559 8881
Email: training@haster.com.sg
Website: http://www.hastor.com.sgInstitute of Estate Agents
480 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #07-01
HDB Hub East Wing
Singapore 310480Life Mastery Academy Pte Ltd
Blk 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-510
Singapore 310190
Tel No: 6255 6091 / 6255 6083
Email: RES@lifemasteryacademy.com
Website: www.lma.com.sgPioneer Training & Consultancy Pte Ltd
Blk 134 Jurong Gateway Road #03-309P
Singapore 600134
Email: pioneertc@gmail.com
Website: www.pioneertraining.orgReal Centre Network Pte Ltd
490 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #09-16
Singapore 310490
Tel No: 6511 3009
Email: info@realcentrenetwork.com
Website: www.realcentrenetwork.comReal Estate School
6A Lorong 19 Geylang
Singapore 388490
Tel No: 6736 1305 /6736 1318
Email: course@res.sg
Website: www.res.sgRealty International Associates Pte Ltd
490 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #03-13
Singapore 310490
Tel No: 6339 6000
Email: admin@riaschool.com.sg
Website: www.riaschool.com.sgSingapore Estate Agents Association
60 Paya Lebar Road #13-23
Paya Lebar Square
Singapore 409051
(via Office Lift Lobby 1)
Tel: 6702 1602
Email: edu@seaa.org.sg
Website: www.seaa.org.sg
Note: RES Course consist of 20 lessons of which applicants must fulfil at least 75% of attendance to qualify for the Certificate of Completion. Attending the RES Course and passing the RES Examination do not automatically qualify an individual to be a real estate salesperson.