About the course

Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course (or commonly known as “Property Agent Course”) is a mandatory preparatory programme for aspiring Real Estate Salespersons to undergo before taking the industry RES Examinations.

Under the new regulatory framework administered by the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), one of the registration criteria for property agents is that they must pass the CEA’s Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Examination or possess equivalent qualification.

Our academy’s goal is to equip all RES Course participants with the necessary knowledge and get them properly ready for the RES Examination. You shall acquire in-depth understanding on the Rules & Regulations, Updated Policies & Procedures pertaining to Real Estate Agency standard practices. This course curriculum is carefully developed in-line with CEA Examination Syllabus.

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RES Revision
RES Refresher
Important Notices:
  • Registration will usually open 2 months (60 days) ahead of RES Course Commencement date.
  • All RES course participants are expected to achieve min. 75% of class attendance. Failure to do so, they are not qualified to sit for RES Examination. Kindly ensure you are able to meet this requirement prior to signing up for our RES course.
  • To offer you better flexibility, LMA allow RES course participants to attend classes from Day & Night batch of the same intake.
  • Additional revision classes are available & exclusive to students of LMA only. They are not mandatory and fees is applicable.
All Applicants Must Be:
  • Singaporean / 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 attained 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).
What if I don’t possess any of the above-listed qualifications?

Option (1) - Go for a Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Assessment

WPLN Certification is accepted for RES Course Enrolment. Candidate must attain Level 5 and above in the following 5 modules: Reading, Speaking, Listening, Writing and Numeracy.

Option (2) - Obtain an approval from CEA for your Private/ Overseas Academic Qualification.

You may apply for CEA Educational Qualification Assessment directly with Life Mastery Academy.

What do you need to bring for CEA Educational Qualification Assessment?
  • NRIC
  • Original Copy of Private/ Overseas Academic Certificate(s) and Transcript(s).
  • CASH Payment of $64.20 (inclusive of GST) per submission.
  • Completed CEA Verification form
Our weekly submission to CEA falls on Every TUES, thereafter, CEA would require another 15 working days of process time for your application.
Prior to taking the RES Course, foreigners (Employment-pass, S-pass, Dependent-pass holders etc.) should consult an Estate Agent that is prepared to support their future registration application. Their estate agent will consult CEA Licensing for a preliminary assessment whether he/she is likely to meet the registration criteria before issuing a Letter of Support.

If CEA Licensing’s preliminary assessment outcome on the foreigner applicant is positive, he/she will then be able to proceed to submit their private/ non-local academic qualifications for CEA’s assessment.

During RES Course enrolment, this candidate MUST be able to produce a valid Letter of Support from an Estate Agent.
Applicant has to bring the following documents to Life Mastery Academy:
  • NRIC
  • Original Copy of Approved Local Academic Certificate/ Transcript of WPLN Assessment / A copy of CEA Educational Qualification Approval Letter for Private & Overseas Qualification.
  • Your SingPass Login is required for SkillsFuture Claim
  • A Letter of Support is necessary for Foreigner Applicant
NOTE: For walk in registration, please drop by LMA office latest by 5:30pm.
Our RES Course fee is SGD 828.00, inclusive of GST. To give you greater savings, the following subsidy are applicable:
SkillFuture
Applicable for Singaporean Applicant, of 25-year-old and above may utilise their SkillsFuture Fund (Up to $500).
SkillFuture

Eligible NTUC Union member could claim 50% of their *unfunded course fee (capped at $250/year). Members are expected to submit their individual claim after course completion, and within 6 months.

UPDATE: Under the newly enhanced UTAP funding, NTUC union members aged 40 years and above will get an increased funding support from $250 to $500. This will apply from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2022.

*Unfunded Course fee refers to the Payable Amount after SkillsFuture Subsidy.

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CEA Advisory: The RES examinations scheduled for February and June this year have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. As the demand to sit for the next examination is expected to be high, we seek your understanding that you may not be able to register for the RES examination this year should you wish to sign up for and attend the RES course now.
Click here for more details on RES Exam updates.
The RES Examination is the entry level examination for new entrants who wish to practise as salespersons in the real estate industry. With effect from 1st January 2019, CEA has appointed SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC) as their RES examination administrator.

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre
Web: https://www.relc.org.sg/professional-qualifications/skills/cea-res
Address: 30 Orange Grove Road Level 3 RELC Building, S258352
Tel: 6734 1292
E-mail: RES@relc.org.sg

(A) Examination Schedule
Examination Dates and Time
October 2020 RES examination [Registration opens on 28 Sep 2020] Examination Slot 1
17 Oct 2020 (Sat); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 1
18 Oct 2020 (Sun); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 2
 Location 1: Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)

Location 2: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC)
Examination Slot 2
17 Oct 2020 (Sat); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 1
18 Oct 2020 (Sun); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 2
Examination Slot 3
19 Oct 2020 (Mon); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 1
20 Oct 2020 (Tues); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 2
Examination Slot 4
19 Oct 2020 (Mon); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 1
20 Oct 2020 (Tues); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 2
November 2020 RES examination [Not open for registration yet] Examination Slot 1
26 Nov 2020 (Thu); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 1
27 Nov 2020 (Fri); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 2
Location 1: Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)

Location 2: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC)
Examination Slot 2
26 Nov 2020 (Thu); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 1
27 Nov 2020 (Fri); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 2
Examination Slot 3
28 Nov 2020 (Sat); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 1
29 Nov 2020 (Sun); 9.30am to 12pm – Paper 2
Examination Slot 4
28 Nov 2020 (Sat); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 1
29 Nov 2020 (Sun); 3pm to 5.30pm – Paper 2

As announced in June 2020, candidates who registered for the February 2020 RES examination will be given priority for the next examination. Priority registration for the examination slots in October and November 2020 will be given to February candidates who have not successfully registered for the September 2020 examination. Candidates eligible for priority registration and who intend to sit for the October 2020 examination will have to register no later than 30 September 2020, and registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis. SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC) will be writing directly to the candidates who are eligible for priority registration after the September 2020 RES examination to provide them with the registration link and information on registration for the October 2020 examinations. Please note that no further priority will be extended to the February 2020 RES examination candidates beyond the November 2020 RES examination.

For the October 2020 RES examinations, CEA will only open the registration to all other candidates from 1 to 7 October 2020 if there are available slots after 30 September 2020.

The registration dates for the November 2020 RES examination will be announced at a later date.

Please visit the RELC website for the latest updates on the RES examination registration opening and closing dates. In the event that there is any change in the COVID-19 situation and safe management measures advised by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce, CEA reserves the right to cancel or postpone the scheduled RES examination.

Source: https://www.cea.gov.sg/professionals/salesperson-registration-matters/apply-for-the-real-estate-salesperson-examination

(B) Are you eligible to take RES Examination?
  • You must complete the RES Course conducted by a CEA Approved Course Provider.
  • You must possess the Original Copy of Certificate of RES Course Completion, it is necessary for Exam Registration.
  • Certificate of RES Course Completion is only valid for 2 years (from the date of issue), to sit for RES Examination.
  • Candidate who are unable to pass BOTH PAPERS within 2-year time frame is required to repeat RES Course & attain a new Certificate of RES Course Completion, if they wish to continue pursuing a RES career.
(C) How to register for RES Examination?

Course Provider DO NOT register RES Examination for any candidate, therefore individual must apply personally.

Read here on How to register for RES Examination


(D) Examination Fee (Payable to Appointed Exam Administrator)

Paper 1 & Paper 2
SGD 417.30 (inclusive of GST)

Re-takers (Single Paper)
SGD 235.40 (inclusive of GST)

(E) Examination Paper Format
  • Section A: 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 1 mark each
  • Section B: 15 MCQs with reference to one or two Case Studies - 2 marks each
  • Section C: 10 Short Answer Questions (SAQs) – 2 marks each
(F) Things to bring for the RES Examination Registration
  • Original Copy of Certificate of RES Course Completion
  • Original Copy of your Academic Certificate (please produce the Academic Qualification that was used for your RES Course Registration).
  • Examination Results Slips within timeframe of 2 years (For Re-takers Only).
  • CEA Assessment Letter which is valid for 3 years (For Private/ Overseas Qualification Only).
(G) Examination Result
Exam Administrator will notify candidates of their result via email address, typically 4 – 6 weeks after the examination is held.
(P) - Pass
(F) - Failure

(H) Appeals for review of RES examination results must be submitted to Appointed Examination Administrator (SEAMEO Regional Language Centre).
Please be informed that completion of RES Course and passing the RES Examination do not instantly 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.