https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/ Stay updated on the latest real estate agency industry news, case studies, tools and takeaways through the CEAnergy blog. en Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:10:25 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/commonly-asked-questions-on-the-new-currency-requirementurn:isomer:resource:401847Three commonly asked questions on the new Currency Requirement, answered.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/cea-new-three-year-licensing-and-registration-cycle-and-currency-requirement-what-it-means-for-youurn:isomer:resource:368308Coming soon in 2027: A three-year licensing and registration cycle, and a new Currency Requirement for real estate salespersons (RESs).Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/top-three-cea-resources-that-should-be-on-every-property-consumer-radarurn:isomer:resource:308145A quick guide to three essential resources for property consumers on the CEA website.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/enhanced-cea-website-and-public-register-enable-consumers-to-make-better-informed-decisions-when-engaging-property-agentsurn:isomer:resource:270531Find out more about the latest enhancements to the CEA Public Register, which provides consumers with the licensing and registration details of any property agency and property agent.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/supporting-the-real-estate-agency-industry-in-complying-with-singapore-anti-money-laundering-measuresurn:isomer:resource:201955CEA has addressed industry feedback on the implementation of the amended anti-money laundering, countering proliferation financing and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CPF/CFT) requirements.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/top-questions-posed-by-property-consumers-to-cea-in-2026urn:isomer:resource:192675What are the top questions that property consumers frequently ask CEA? This CEAnergy article has the answers!Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/foreigner-fined-10000-for-acting-as-an-estate-agent-without-a-licenceurn:isomer:resource:174649This case study is about a foreigner who was charged under Section 28(1)(b) of the Estate Agents Act (EAA) for acting as an unlicensed estate agent in relation to a lease transaction.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/how-cea-prescribed-estate-agency-agreements-can-reduce-disputes-in-property-transactionsurn:isomer:resource:157829Signing CEA's Prescribed Estate Agency Agreements can help reduce potential disputes between consumers and the property agents that they engage to perform estate agency work in a property transaction.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/era-realty-network-issued-with-letter-of-censure-for-failure-to-manage-supervise-real-estate-salespersonsurn:isomer:resource:143171This CEAnergy article shares why CEA issued a Letter of Censure (LOC) to ERA Realty Network (“ERA”) for three breaches under the Code of Practice for Estate Agents (COPEA).Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/another-year-of-successful-collaborationurn:isomer:resource:143147Read the 2026 New Year Message from CEA's Executive Director, Mr Chan Khar Liang.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/a-professional-development-reference-guide-for-industry-stakeholdersurn:isomer:resource:142414Key highlights of the speech by Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport, at the Singapore Real Estate Agents Excellence Awards held on 21 November 2025.Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-professional-development-reference-guide-pdrgurn:isomer:resource:142278Find out more about the Professional Development Reference Guide (PDRG), which provides guidance on the skills and competencies required for different job roles in the real estate agency industry.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/types-of-monies-real-estate-salespersons-can-handle-in-a-property-transactionurn:isomer:resource:142039Find out what are the transaction monies that real estate salespersons – property agents, in other words – can and cannot handle in a property transaction.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/transforming-your-cpd-journey-key-changes-from-2026urn:isomer:resource:88424What are the new enhancements to the CPD framework from 2026? Find out more in this article.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/welcome-to-the-new-cea-websiteurn:isomer:resource:84055Find out more about the newly revamped and redesigned CEA website.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/ai-innovation-and-compliance-vital-for-the-real-estate-agency-industryurn:isomer:resource:83688Highlights of the major announcements at the Singapore Estate Agents Conference 2025.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/ress-take-heed-today-property-consumers-are-more-savvyurn:isomer:resource:83656The findings of CEA’s Public Perception Survey (PPS) 2024 revealed that property consumers are aware of matters related to property transactions.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/enforcement-actions-taken-against-two-real-estate-salespersons-for-due-diligence-lapses-relating-to-the-2023-major-money-laundering-caseurn:isomer:resource:83613CEA had taken enforcement action against two real estate salespersons for due diligence lapses relating to the 2023 anti-money laundering case.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/are-property-consumers-satisfied-with-their-ress--cea-s-latest-survey-has-the-insightsurn:isomer:resource:83608Consumer satisfaction with the service provided by RESs has increased but cited additional areas for improvement.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/res-fined-15000-and-suspended-9-months-for-breaches-including-forgery-and-failing-to-perform-required-cddurn:isomer:resource:83692A 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.Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/customer-due-diligence--what-salespersons-need-to-know-about-preventing-money-laundering-and-financing-of-terrorismurn:isomer:resource:83611Real estate salespersons must conduct proper Customer Due Diligence checks to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/key-things-to-know-about-the-seaa-best-practice-guide-for-co-broking-commissionurn:isomer:resource:83655The Best Practice Guide launched by SEAA seeks to address co-broking disputes and potential conflicts of interest faced by RESs.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/former-res-fined-20-000-for-helping-another-to-circumvent-cpd-requirementsurn:isomer:resource:56878A former RES attended online CPD courses on behalf of another, in an attempt to circumvent CPD requirements.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/vigilant-ress-prevented-their-clients-properties-from-being-used-for-rental-scamsurn:isomer:resource:53401Two vigilant RESs were presented with Letters of Appreciation for helping to prevent rental scams.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/raising-industry-professionalism-through-partnershipsurn:isomer:resource:58267 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/rental-scam-keo-issued-letter-of-censure-and-fined-for-failing-to-do-due-diligence-checksurn:isomer:resource:53403This CEAnergy case study is about a KEO who failed to conduct the requisite due diligence checks on a ‘tenant’ when facilitating a lease, resulting in rental scams.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/the-latest-updates-to-continuing-professional-development-cpd-you-should-know-abouturn:isomer:resource:53402The latest CPD updates for KEOs, RESs or aspiring CPD trainers to take note of!Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/veteran-commercial-property-expert-on-life-long-learning-missionurn:isomer:resource:83651In this final of four winner profiles for the SEAA Awards 2024, we hear from a multi-faceted RES who specialises in commercial property.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/rookie-passion-for-learning-urban-planning-and-peopleurn:isomer:resource:83645In this third of four winner profiles for the SEAA Awards 2024, a rookie RES shares about her baptism of fire.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/of-technology-human-relationships-and-finding-dream-homes-for-peopleurn:isomer:resource:83643In the second of four winner profiles for the SEAA Awards 2024, one RES shares how he is driven to find dream homes for his clients.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/how-a-veteran-res-stays-ahead-of-the-curveurn:isomer:resource:83641In the first of four winner profiles for the SEAA Awards 2024, a veteran RES shares his thoughts and secrets of success.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/res-fined-and-suspended-for-infringing-hdb-rules-for-renting-out-bedroomsurn:isomer:resource:56840An RES was fined and suspended for facilitating an HDB flat rental transaction which breached HDB’s MOP rules.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/providing-correct-advice-on-hdb-s-mop-rules-to-clientsurn:isomer:resource:56833This CEAnergy article looks at the need for RESs to provide correct advice to their clients on HDB's MOP rules, and the consequences when the rules are infringed.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/ask-cea-chatbot-answers-popular-questions-from-property-consumersurn:isomer:resource:58259Spotlight on the most popular questions asked by property consumers, and answered by the "Ask CEA" chatbot.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/how-an-res-got-in-trouble-by-circumventing-cpd-course-requirementsurn:isomer:resource:56756This CEAnergy case study features an RES who tried to circumvent the CPD requirements by getting an acquaintance to attend online courses on his behalf.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/importance-of-upskilling-and-continuous-learningurn:isomer:resource:83628Two RESs shared with CEAnergy on what motivated them to pursue upskilling and continuous learning. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/improving-tenancy-agreements-facilitating-direct-communication-between-landlords-and-tenantsurn:isomer:resource:58395The latest Tenancy Agreement (TA) templates have been improved to include the contact information of landlords and tenants.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/res-fined-14000-and-suspended-5-months-for-publishing-advertisements-containing-inaccurate-and-misleading-informationurn:isomer:resource:56751An RES published advertisements for new property developments in which his stated prices were significantly lower than the prices provided by the developers of the projects.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/anti-money-laundering-a-whole-of-nation-efforturn:isomer:resource:83627A Whole-of-Nation approach is necessary to prevent, detect and enforce against money laundering and terrorism financing.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/how-to-avoid-rental-scamsurn:isomer:resource:58406Tips to help you avoid falling victim to a rental scam.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/enhancing-user-experience-with-aceasurn:isomer:resource:58256Spotlight on recent updates that enhanced the application process and e-payment modes in the Advanced CEA Estate Agencies System (ACEAS).Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/anchoring-for-higher-industry-professionalism-and-service-standardsurn:isomer:resource:58247 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/three-tips-for-ress-to-avoid-misunderstandings-during-a-property-transactionurn:isomer:resource:83626Three tips, arising from CEA's Public Perception Survey, to help RESs avoid misunderstandings with property consumers during property transactions.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/training-the-trainersurn:isomer:resource:8362539 trainers attended a webinar jointly organised by the Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB) and CEA, on CPF policies and schemes relating to property purchases.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/letter-of-censure-and-financial-penalty-imposed-on-res-who-flouted-hdb-mop-ruleurn:isomer:resource:56750In this CEAnergy case study, we look at an RES who flouted the HDB Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) rule in an attempted sale of a flat.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/res-fined-9000-and-suspended-5-months-for-forgery-and-failure-to-perform-due-diligence-to-prevent-money-launderingurn:isomer:resource:56749This CEAnergy case study is about an RES who failed to perform the required Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on her client, and even committed forgery.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/celebrating-professional-excellence-at-the-sg-real-estate-agents-excellence-awards-2023urn:isomer:resource:83624Key highlights of the speech by Minister of State (MOS) for National Development and Home Affairs, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, at the SG Real Estate Agents Excellence Awards 2023.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/real-estate-agency-industry-fight-against-money-launderingurn:isomer:resource:83622A reminder to all estate agents (EAs) and real estate salespersons (RESs) of your responsibilities towards Singapore’s fight against money laundering.Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/top-3-qualities-clients-expect-from-real-estate-salespersonsurn:isomer:resource:58407Key findings from CEA’s survey of over 600 property consumers in early 2023.Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/fined-14-000-and-received-7-months-suspension-for-refusing-to-co-broke-a-property-transactionurn:isomer:resource:56732This CEAnergy case study looks at an RES who failed to co-broke with another RES in the sale of a property, and advertised the property with a different address.Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/adepting-to-changeurn:isomer:resource:83488Find out more about the eight enhancement measures that are based on the recommendations of the Project ADEPT workgroup.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/empowering-the-real-estate-agency-industry-by-going-digitalurn:isomer:resource:58408How estate agencies (EAs) can benefit from digitalisation through the SMEs Go Digital programme.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/leveraging-ai-to-enhance-service-standards-and-productivityurn:isomer:resource:83618CEAnergy takes a look at how two estate agents are tapping on GenAI to improve efficiency and productivity.Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/agents-of-digitalisation-and-sustainabilityurn:isomer:resource:83616An example of how one EA has adopted digitalisation while promoting sustainability, in line with its support for the Singapore Green Plan 2030.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/res-fined-14500-for-handling-transaction-moniesurn:isomer:resource:56727An RES got in trouble for handling transaction monies on behalf of a landlord, which is prohibited.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/almost-7-in-10-consumers-engaged-an-res-previouslyurn:isomer:resource:58458This CEAnergy article, based on CEA's 2021 Public Perception Survey, shares more about consumers’ and potential consumers’ intentions to engage an RES for future property transactions.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/choosing-an-res-recommendation-from-friends-or-family-topurn:isomer:resource:58483Based on CEA's 2021 Public Perception Survey, this CEAnergy article highlights the key considerations of consumers – and potential consumers – when it's time to choose an RES to assist them in their property transactions.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/three-important-things-to-tell-your-clients-about-estate-agency-agreementsurn:isomer:resource:58489Important things to tell clients about the eight prescribed Estate Agency Agreements, which can be used in a variety of residential transactions.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/five-common-public-housing-mythsurn:isomer:resource:58478CEAnergy mythbuster edition: We take a look at five commonly-heard myths about public housing affordability and accessibility.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/embracing-the-spirit-of-upskilling-in-the-real-estate-agency-industryurn:isomer:resource:83614Two RESs share how they they leverage technology to better serve their clients.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/consumers-have-higher-expectations-of-ress-to-further-improve-their-property-transaction-experienceurn:isomer:resource:58491In this CEAnergy article based on CEA's 2021 Public Perception Survey, find out what consumers felt RESs could have offered or done better to improve their transaction experience.Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/accelerate-your-digitalisation-journey-through-tapping-on-chief-technology-officer-as-a-serviceurn:isomer:resource:58504How the CTO-as-a-Service programme from IMDA can help estate agencies to level up their game through digitalisation.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/continuous-transformation-for-a-professional-productive-resilient-real-estate-agency-industryurn:isomer:resource:58246 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/sms-tan-engages-the-industry-on-opportunities-challenges-future-plansurn:isomer:resource:83610Find out what was discussed at a series of dialogue sessions between Senior Minister of State (SMS) for National Development, Mr Tan Kiat How, and industry stakeholders from September 2022 to November 2022.Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/cea-s-first-letter-of-censure-caseurn:isomer:resource:56725This case study details the first Letter of Censure case issued by CEA.Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/consumers-views-professional-attributes-of-real-estate-salespersonsurn:isomer:resource:58592This CEAnergy article dives into consumers’ views on these professional attributes of RESs: Knowledge/Expertise, Ethics/Conduct and Service Excellence.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/res-fined-5000-for-giving-false-information-to-a-public-servanturn:isomer:resource:56724This CEAnergy case study is about an RES who was convicted by the State Court of an offence under section 182 of the Penal Code for providing false information to a public servant and fined $5,000.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/using-more-tech-tools-in-property-transactions-increases-client-satisfactionurn:isomer:resource:58594One finding from CEA's 2021 Public Perception Survey: The use of tech tools in property transactions has a direct, positive impact on consumer satisfaction of an RES’s service.Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/growing-together-through-tech-adoptionurn:isomer:resource:83607Read about how an estate agent managed to digitalise its agency management operations using a pre-approved, sector-specific digital solution for the real estate agency industry.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/six-things-res-must-remember-when-handling-hdb-flat-rentalsurn:isomer:resource:58598The six important things that real estate salespersons (RESs) must be mindful of when representing HDB flat owners looking to rent out their flat. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/celebrating-excellence-in-the-real-estate-agency-industryurn:isomer:resource:83605Highlights of the SEAA SG Real Estate Agents Excellence Awards 2022, which was held as a hybrid event.Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/five-things-to-know-about-cea-2021-public-perception-survey-and-what-they-mean-for-the-real-estate-agency-industryurn:isomer:resource:83604Key findings from CEA's 2021 Public Perception Survey (PPS) results.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/real-estate-itm-2025-transforming-the-real-estate-agency-industry-to-be-professional-productive-and-resilienturn:isomer:resource:83603Discover the four ways that estate agents (EAs) and RESs will benefit from Real Estate ITM 2025.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/duties-of-real-estate-salesperson-in-a-rental-transactionurn:isomer:resource:58610Useful tips that real estate salespersons should take note of when handling a rental transaction.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/obtain-cpd-credits-for-professional-competencies-through-ethics-related-coursesurn:isomer:resource:59245This CEAnergy article highlights two ethics-related Professional Competencies courses under CEA’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework.Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/a-boost-to-upskilling-with-the-skillsfuture-study-awardurn:isomer:resource:83602Hear from the two recipients of the 2022 SkillsFuture Study Award for the Real Estate Agency Industry.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/looking-to-engage-a-personal-assistant-here-are-some-things-to-noteurn:isomer:resource:56729RESs must supervise their assistants closely to ensure that they do not unwittingly conduct estate agency work while carrying out their duties.Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/new-digital-solutions-make-managing-documents-submitting-transaction-records-more-efficienturn:isomer:resource:59246Two digital solutions, namely RealtyPromote and Redoc, can help EAs and RESs to be more productive.Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-ethnic-integration-policy-buyback-assistanceurn:isomer:resource:83522Learn about the the EIP buyback assistance – an additional measure to assist flat owners who may face genuine difficulties selling their flats due to the EIP quotas.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/res-suspended-and-fined-for-bypassing-a-seller-salesperson-to-close-the-saleurn:isomer:resource:56673This case is about an RES who was sentenced to a six-month suspension and $5,000 financial penalty for bypassing the initial salesperson for the sellers of a property.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/committed-to-sustainabilityurn:isomer:resource:83519The real estate agency industry has a role to play in achieving the key targets of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/four-things-to-note-when-engaging-property-agents-and-tips-to-protect-yourself-against-scams-by-fake-agentsurn:isomer:resource:59337Tips on what to do when you engage a property agent, and how to protect against scams.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/salesperson-suspended-for-3-months-and-fined-2500-for-submitting-a-fictitious-otpurn:isomer:resource:56662This CEAnergy case study is about a real estate salesperson (RES) who submitted a fictitious Option to Purchase (OTP) to HDB, just to apply for a property valuation report from HDB.Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/a-salesperson-transacting-your-property-what-you-need-to-be-mindful-ofurn:isomer:resource:59330Key points to keep in mind if you are an RES representing yourself in a sale or rental transaction.Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/real-estate-agency-industry-representatives-receive-the-skillsfuture-fellowship-awardurn:isomer:resource:83518The SkillsFuture Fellowships award recipients from the real estate agency industry in 2021 were Ms Koh Choon Fah, CEA Council member, and Ms Eunice Lim, a real estate salesperson.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/a-year-in-review-and-the-year-aheadurn:isomer:resource:58245 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/minister-of-state-meets-with-the-industry-to-discuss-ground-issues-and-the-road-aheadurn:isomer:resource:83514Key highlights of the dialogue sessions between Minister of State (MOS) for National Development, Mr Tan Kiat How, and key executive officers (KEOs), real estate salespersons (RESs), and the industry associations.Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/three-questions-you-may-have-about-the-property-cooling-measuresurn:isomer:resource:83513More information about the new set of measures to cool the private and public housing markets, and promote continued affordability.Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/year-of-celebrating-sg-women-a-conversation-with-women-in-the-cea-familyurn:isomer:resource:58222Four professionals share with CEAnergy what the Year of Celebrating SG Women means to them.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/five-things-you-should-know-about-the-prime-location-public-housing-plh-modelurn:isomer:resource:83512Why we need the new Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model, and more.Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/what-does-code-of-conduct-for-leasing-of-retail-premises-in-singapore-coverurn:isomer:resource:59333A quick summary of the Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail premises, for both landlords and tenants.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/embracing-digitalisation-how-one-estate-agent-used-technology-to-overcome-operational-challengesurn:isomer:resource:83511Learn how a boutique estate agent developed an AI chatbot to reduce paperwork and improve productivity in property transactions.Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/taking-the-digitalisation-plunge-pays-off-for-this-boutique-real-estate-agencyurn:isomer:resource:83506Find out how adopting a smart, cloud-based document management platform paid off for a boutique real estate agency.Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/ten-things-to-know-about-the-estate-agents-amendment-act-2020urn:isomer:resource:59334This infographic provides a quick update on the key points of the Estate Agents (Amendment) Act 2020.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/helping-your-client-calculate-seller-stamp-dutyurn:isomer:resource:56661How real estate salespersons (RESs) can provide accurate advice on the Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) to clients.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0800Case Studies https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/cea-wins-mnd-minister-s-team-award-2021-for-two-projectsurn:isomer:resource:58218In August 2021, two CEA-led project teams clinched the Minister’s Team Award 2021 conferred by the Ministry of National Development (MND).Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/public-housing-in-prime-locations-ensuring-affordability-inclusivity-and-accessibilityurn:isomer:resource:83505This CEAnergy article takes a look at the prime housing model for upcoming public housing in prime locations, such as the city centre and the Greater Southern Waterfront.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/one-more-estate-agent-on-board-for-the-salespersons-ratings-guideurn:isomer:resource:58129A July 2021 update on RES rating systems that reference CEA’s Guide on Best Practices for Consumer Ratings of Property Agents.Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800Buzz@CEA https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/going-digital-is-as-easy-as-psgurn:isomer:resource:59340Introducing digital solutions that can help you streamline workflows for EAs and RESs.Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Tools & Takeaways https://www.cea.gov.sg/about-cea/newsroom-publications/ceanergy-blog/real-estate-agency-industry-transformation-updatesurn:isomer:resource:83504Highlights of the speech by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, at OrangeTee’s Business Conference 2021.Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800Industry Spotlight