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AI Innovation and Compliance - Vital for the Real Estate Agency Industry

Highlights of the major announcements at the Singapore Estate Agents Conference 2025.

Industry Spotlight

RESs Take Heed: Today's Property Consumers are More Savvy

The findings of CEA’s Public Perception Survey (PPS) 2024 revealed that property consumers are aware of matters related to property transactions.

Industry Spotlight

Enforcement Actions Taken against Two Real Estate Salespersons Involved in the 2023 Major Money Laundering Case

CEA had taken enforcement action against two real estate salespersons involved in the 2023 anti-money laundering case.

Case Studies

Are Property Consumers Satisfied with their RESs? CEA’s Latest Survey has the Insights

Consumer satisfaction with the service provided by RESs has increased but cited additional areas for improvement.

Industry Spotlight

RES Fined $15,000 and Suspended 9 Months for Breaches Including Forgery and Failing to Perform Required Customer Due Diligence

A case study of an RES who committed a series of actions that ultimately led to him being charged with several breaches of the CEPCC, the EAA, and the PMLFT Regulations.

Case Studies

Customer Due Diligence: What Salespersons Need to Know About Preventing Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism

Real estate salespersons must conduct proper Customer Due Diligence checks to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.

Tools & Takeaways

Key Things to Know about the SEAA Best Practice Guide for Co-broking Commission

The Best Practice Guide launched by SEAA seeks to address co-broking disputes and potential conflicts of interest faced by RESs.

Industry Spotlight

Former RES Fined $20,000 for Helping Another to Circumvent CPD Requirements

A former RES attended online CPD courses on behalf of another, in an attempt to circumvent CPD requirements.

Case Studies

Vigilant RESs Prevented Their Clients’ Properties from Being Used for Rental Scams

Two vigilant RESs were presented with Letters of Appreciation for helping to prevent rental scams.

Industry Spotlight

Raising Industry Professionalism through Collaborative Partnerships

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