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Council for Estate Agencies

For aspiring real estate salespersons

Learn how to become a registered real estate salesperson in Singapore. Find out about CEA registration requirements, eligibility criteria, and how to start your career in the real estate agency industry.

Last updated 15 August 2025

All real estate salespersons (RES) in Singapore must be registered with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) through a licensed estate agent (EA).

To join the real estate agency industry, you will need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for RESs, complete the RES course, and pass the RES examination. Here are more useful information if you aspire to become an RES.

Information for aspiring real estate salespersons

Real estate salespersons are required to protect their client’s interest in a property transaction. Find out how you can become a real estate salesperson.

Real estate salesperson course

Aspiring real estate salespersons must complete the examination preparatory course conducted by CEA Approved Course Providers and obtain their Certificates of RES Course Completion, before registering for the RES examination.

Real estate salesperson examination

Requirements and processes to apply for the real estate salesperson examination.

Apply for salesperson registration

You must pass the real estate salesperson (RES) examination and meet the registration criteria, to apply for salesperson registration.