
New Real Estate
Salesperson

Explore the world of real estate, where you have the freedom to work on your own terms. Your income directly reflects your hard work and dedication, offering endless opportunities for success. Ambitious individuals who enjoy working with people and are motivated to achieve their goals thrive in this field.
Real estate brings many rewarding benefits: the chance to earn a high income, gain respect in your community, manage your own schedule, face exciting challenges, and help people with their relocation needs. Accomplishing your goals in real estate brings a special sense of fulfillment.
Join our team if you dream of achieving great things. We provide a supportive environment that helps you grow and succeed. Let's start this exciting journey together!
Basic Requirements & Qualification
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Must be at least 21 years old; Singapore Citizen or PR. (If you are a Singapore PR for less than 10 years, you will be required to submit either a "Certificate of No Criminal Conviction" or a proof of stay in Singapore for 10 years or more)
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Possess at least one of the following:
- Minimum qualification of 4 GCE 'O' levels passes in two (2) sittings or
- Higher NITEC or
- Diplomas from the local government polytechnics or
- Degrees from the local government universities (NUS, NTU, SMU) or
- WPLN level 5 and above
(Applicants who have attained Level 5 and above for the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy WPLN assessment in these 5 components Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Numeracy will be recognized in lieu of 4 GCE "O" level passes. Download the WPLN Assessment (PDF, 935KB)
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Possess a pass in the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) exam or equivalent
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Be registered with only 1 licensed estate agent
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Must not be an existing licensee/Key Executive Officer of another licensed estate agent
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Must not hold a moneylender's licence and not be an employee, director, or partner of a licensed moneylender
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Undertake mandatory continuing professional development of at least 6 hours a year
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Must be covered by a Professional Indemnity Insurance valid for at least one year from the commencement date of the registration.
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Must not be in arrears with the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board for Medisave contribution. Please click here to check if you have Medisave liabilities.
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Fulfill the fit and proper criteria, such as:
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Must not be an un-discharged bankrupt or have entered into a composition or scheme of arrangement with their creditors
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Must not have any convictions in a court of law in any country.*
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Must not have any judgment that involved a finding of fraud, dishonesty or breach of fiduciary duties entered against them in civil proceedings
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Must not have been detained under the Misuse of Drugs Act or served with a detention/police supervision order under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act
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Has not been convicted of any offence under the Estate Agents Act​
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*Note: Applicants must not withhold declaration to CEA of any convictions in a court of law in any country.
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(Applicants having other qualifications eg. overseas qualifications or private diplomas (eg SIM, SHATEC, MDIS, NAFA, Laselle College, Kaplan etc, will need to have their qualifications assessed by CEA for purpose of determining whether the educational qualification requirement is met. Candidates who wish to submit their qualifications (e.g. overseas qualifications or private diplomas) for assessment to determine if the qualifications meet the educational qualification requirement may email their academic certificates, academic transcripts, any other supporting documents together with the completed Educational Qualification Assessment form to CEA at licensing@cea.gov.sg.
Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course Schedule
(Kindly check with us for the latest RES course dates)
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Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course Enrollment Fees
$780 + 8% GST = $842.20** (Excluding RES Examination Fee)
(6mth / 12mth installment for VISA and Mastercard users from DBS and POSB bank)
**You can make a claim of $500 credit by 'Skillsfuture' if you are a Singapore Citizen and above 25 years old after your book for your RES course at the registration counter.
A step by step guide to joining ERA
Step 1
Register for our ERA Real Estate Career Opportunity Seminar
Calling all aspiring Real Estate Salespersons! Get ready for an incredible journey filled with excitement, rewards, and unforgettable adventures. Our Division Directors and Leaders have been there, done that, and they can't wait to share their valuable tips with you for acing your RES exams. We want to make sure you're well-prepared to excel!
But that's not all! We're also offering free RES revision classes on specific dates. It's an amazing opportunity to boost your knowledge and maximize your chances of success. Don't let it slip away! Be sure to register now for our upcoming two-hour real estate career opportunity seminar – and guess what? It's completely free!
Step 2
Registration Criteria for New Salespersons for the RES (Real Estate Salesperson) Course
Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course Schedule
(Kindly check with us for the latest RES course schedules)
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Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course Enrollment Fees
$780 + 7% GST = $834.60** (Excluding RES Examination Fee)
(6mth / 12mth installment for VISA and Mastercard users from DBS and POSB bank)
**You can make a claim of $500 credit by 'Skillsfuture' if you are a Singapore Citizen and above 25 years old after your book for your RES course at the registration counter.
same as what you have done, put the button below to link back up to basic requirements
Step 3
Registration Of RES Exams
Registration of RES exam can only be done with the 'Certificate of RES Course Completion' issued by your course provider.
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Certificate of Completion will be issued only if the course participant has achieved at least 75% FULL ATTENDANCE of the course.
RES Exam Format
With effect from 2023, the RES Exam Format of both Paper 1 and 2 is as follows:
Examination format:
RES Examination consist of two papers, Paper & Paper 2. The duration of each paper is 2 ½ hours per paper)
Both Paper 1 & 2 comprising of the following:
Section A : 60 MCQs (60 marks)
Section B : 20 MCQs with reference to 1 or 2 Case Studies (40 marks)
Candidates who fail any Papers will need to retake the RES exam as a fresh candidate; i.e. need to take Paper 1 and 2 in single sitting in their next attempt. Modular passing will apply only if the candidate has passed one Paper.
Important Note: There is no change to the examination requirement for RES course participants to pass the RES examination within 2 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Completion of RES Course. If they are unable to pass the remaining Paper within the 2-year time frame, they will have to re-take the RES course and take the full RES examination, both Papers 1 and 2.
Duration of Examination
Paper 1: 2.5 hrs
Paper 2: 2.5 hrs
Successful candidates must apply for registration with CEA within 24 months of the date of issuance of the examination certificate after which, results will be invalid for licensing and registration purposes.
Total Exam Fees
S$432 (Incl. GST) for both Papers (Paper 1 + Paper 2)
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You can make a claim at NTUC UTAP and enjoy UP TO $250 UTAP Funding^
(^ provided if you have not utilized the maximum $250 funding available for training each year.)
Login to UTAP website to claim after RES graduation.
Examination Results and Certificate
Exam Administrator will notify candidates the results. With effect from the July 2011 RES examination, modular passing will be allowed. Candidates will be allowed to retake only their failed Paper on the next available examination date.
The results for July 2011 RES examination onwards will be in one of the following formats:
Pass (P)
Fail (F)
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Example:
Pass Paper 1; Fail Paper 2 (P1 F2)
Fail Paper 1; Pass Paper 2 (F1 P2)
Pass Paper 1; Pass Paper 2 (P1 P2)
You are required to PASS BOTH PAPERS 1 & 2 to be a licensed Real Estate Salesperson.
The RES examination results are released approx 4 weeks after the examination is held. The process may be extended due to other relating factors such as the number of candidates taking the examination. A certificate will be issued to successful candidate. No replacement certificates will be re-printed for lost certificates, only a letter of confirmation of qualification attained will be issued upon formal request made.
Step 4
Congratulations, YOU'VE PASSED!!
Congratulation To You!
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Quickly set up an appointment with our appointed studio, Picture ME. You need a professional headshot photo taken in our ERA Corporate Attire and submit that photo during licensing registration at ERA.
(Our Appointed photography studio will provide the compulsory ERA red tie and ERA jacket at their studio)
Location of Picture ME:
Suntec City Mall #03-1036, Suntec Tower 4 (near Burger King) Tel: 63369453
Step 5
Registration of CEA License @ ERA Head Office
Do schedule with District Division Director Jackson Woo for registration at ERA Toa Payoh APAC centre office.
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*NEW RES START UP WELCOME PACKAGE 2025 Worth $2,289*
Get your subsidized RES joining fee package when you sign up with us.
1) Complimentary CEA license & Admin Fees till end Dec 2026 worth $510
2) Business & Training Support
Professional Indemnity, Technology Tools, 4 x Conference Fees, ID Tag Kit, Acceleration Program, Training Program, 2 x CMA Fees, Merchandise Voucher worth $1,479
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3) Marketing & Branding Cash Incentives worth $300
ERA will support you to kick start your career with $300 cash incentive.
*T&C Applies
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Things to prepare for the registration:
1) NRIC (Both Original & Photocopied)
2) Highest Academic Qualification Certificate (Original & Photocopied)
3) RES Passing Certificate or Email proof of passing exams
4) One softcopy of ERA Corporate Photo (Can be submitted after registration)
Step 6
Welcome to the One ERA Family! Kick start your career!
Welcome Onboard ERA! Please kindly await ERA HR to notify you on your CEA license approval. CEA may take 2 to 4 weeks for the approval. You can only start practicing as a professional real estate salesperson upon the approval.
Meanwhile, let's catch up soon to prepare for your career kick start. Looking forward to hearing about your plans and offering my support as your mentor


