About RES - Singapore Institute of Estate Agents

Real Estate Salesperson Course

About

SIEA is an Approved Course Provider (ACP) appointed by the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) to conduct the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course, which is a compulsory examination preparatory course for individuals seeking to qualify for the RES examination.

The RES Course covers the knowledge and competencies required for the RES examination, including local laws, rules and regulations governing estate agency work and practices, as well as the buying, selling and leasing of HDB flats and private residential, commercial and industrial properties in Singapore.

RES Course Structure

Following the revision of the RES Examination Syllabus for examinations from 1 January 2027 onwards, SIEA will offer RES Course intakes under different course structures during the transition period.

Current RES Examination Syllabus – 2026 Examinations

18 lessons
Applicable to selected SIEA intakes commencing before 1 November 2026
Course fee: $808.00 per participant
Buddy Promotion: $768.00 per participant*

Revised RES Examination Syllabus – 2027 Examinations onwards

22 lessons
Applicable to SIEA intakes commencing from 1 November 2026 onwards
Course fee: $988.00 per participant
Buddy Promotion: $928.00 per participant*

*Buddy Promotion is subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Please refer to the RES Course Schedule for the specific course structure, syllabus and fees applicable to each intake.

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    Izhan Ismail 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Ant is very professional, transparent, and always willing to go the extra mile for his students. He provides excellent guidance and support throughout the learning process. Highly knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely cares about student success. I truly appreciate his dedication and commitment. Highly recommended!”
  
 
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    Darren Lim 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ant Wong is a very dedicated and passionate instructor who puts in a considerable amount of effort to ensure that we truly understand the lessons and concepts being taught. He often includes real-life scenarios and relatable examples, which makes learning much easier and more engaging. What I appreciate most is that he always encourages us to ask questions and creates a comfortable environment for learning. Even when we do not have any questions, he will actively question us instead to check if we genuinely understand the topic, which shows how committed he is to our learning. He also went the extra mile by preparing sets of MCQs for each topic that closely mimicked the actual examinations, which really helped us practise effectively and feel better prepared for the exams. I am grateful and fortunate to have him as my lecturer. Thanks Ant!
  
 
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    Gina Tan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ant is extremely patient and knowledgeable.
  
 
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    Jovan leow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My trainer for RES Paper One Mr Ant Wong. He is very sincere, patient and always ready to answer our questions. Other than sharing his interesting experiences, he also gives us insight on what to expect, what to and not to do in this trade. Really fortunate to have him for this course.
  
 
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    David Alfredo Fobrogo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great Lecturer, Mr Ant Wong, very detailed, dedicated and meticulous. Never hesitates to stop and answer questions or go back a topic if you don’t understand. If you’re new at this or coming back to RES he’s your guy. Thank you sir. Appreciate you 🙏
  
 
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    mabel kee 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Taught by Ant wong for paper 1 and he’s very engaging 👏🏻👍🏻
  
 
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    Reiko Tan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr Ant is clear and engaging, making it easy to understand the concepts taught.
  
 
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    Dawn Lim 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ant Wong taught my paper 1 classes. He is very knowledgeable and his slides are very good and well structured. Passed both papers on the first try!
  
 
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    Yma 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always felt that course that touches law will be dry and boring until taught by Mr Ant Wong during this RES course. I thought i will doze off during class but i did not! He made the class interesting and his notes were neat and easy to understand. Thank you Mr Ant for your efforts and passion in teaching.
  
 
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    Li Ling 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr Ant Wong is a very engaging teacher who makes Paper 1 much easier to understand. He brings law topics to life by combining case studies with his own real estate experiences, making lessons practical and interesting. He also ensures we truly comprehend the concepts instead of just memorising. Glad to have him for a great start to my RES journey!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Course Objectives

The objectives of the RES Examination are to ensure that new entrants meet the following requirements before they practice as real estate salespersons.

Possess the fundamental knowledge of real estate concepts, real estate market, law of contract, law of agency, planning and development control, and principles of marketing so as to be professionally knowledgeable when performing estate agency work.
Able to apply knowledge required for estate agency services, in particular knowledge on the handling of sale and lease of residential, commercial and industrial properties and including but not limited to title searches, immigration checks and financial calculations.
Understand and apply good ethics, relevant laws and regulations, and best practices in estate agency work so as to uphold the professional standing of salespersons.
Be knowledgeable about prevailing market information and government policies and regulations.

Syllabus

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON EXAMINATION SYLLABUS Page 4 SYLLABUS STRUCTURE

Competency Unit 1 – Real Estate Agency Industry Overview & Basic Land Law Concepts

1.1 Real estate market and submarkets
1.2 Real estate market players and government intervention
1.3 Introduction
1.4 Land
1.5 Estates in land
1.6 State Lands Act and Land Betterment Charge Act
1.7 Rights in another’s land
1.8 Registration of titles

Competency Unit 2 – Dealings with Interests in Land

2.1 Law of contract
2.2 Law of agency
2.3 Landlord and tenant law
2.4 Property torts
2.5 Mortgage
2.6 Gift
2.7 Trust
2.8 Succession
2.9 Future interests
2.10 Co-ownership
2.11 Restrictions on capacity to hold land
2.12 Planning and development of land

Competency Unit 3 – Regulation of Real Estate Agency Industry & Real Estate Marketing

3.1 Regulation of real estate agency industry
3.2 Professional practice, ethics and conduct
3.3 Role and functions of salespersons and their requisite knowledge and skills
3.4 PMLPFTF obligations
3.5 Principles of real estate marketing
3.6 Types of listing
3.7 Methods of sale
3.8 Regulations on advertisements
3.9 Green buildings and leases
3.10 Marketing of residential properties
3.11 Marketing of commercial properties
3.12 Marketing of industrial properties
3.13 Marketing of conservation properties
3.14 Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003

Competency Unit 4 – Property Transactions

4.1 Sale of uncompleted private properties
4.2 Sale of completed private properties
4.3 Collective sale of private properties
4.4 Sale of HDB flats
4.5 Leasing of private residential properties
4.6 Renting out HDB flats/bedrooms
4.7 Taxes on property
4.8 Property finance and financial calculations

RES Course Structure

The RES Course is offered in different course structures depending on the intake date and the applicable RES Examination Syllabus.

Current RES Examination Syllabus – 2026 Examinations

18 lessons
Applicable to SIEA intakes commencing before 1 November 2026
Course fee: $808 per participant
Buddy promotion: $768 per participant

Revised RES Examination Syllabus – 2027 Examinations

22 lessons
Applicable to SIEA intakes commencing from 1 November 2026 onwards
Course fee: $988 per participant
Buddy promotion: $928 per participant

Please refer to the RES Course Schedule for the syllabus, lesson structure, dates and fees applicable to each intake.

RES Examination Syllabus Transition

The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has revised the RES Examination Syllabus, with the revised syllabus applicable to RES examinations from 1 January 2027 onwards.

To align with the changes, SIEA will introduce an updated RES Course structure for intakes commencing from 1 November 2026 onwards.

During the transition period, SIEA will continue to offer selected intakes under the current 2026 syllabus, alongside intakes following the revised 2027 syllabus.

Students should check the syllabus designation of their selected intake before registering to ensure that it is suitable for their intended RES examination.

Bridging Classes for Students Under the Current Syllabus

For students enrolled under the current RES Examination Syllabus, SIEA will be preparing bridging classes to help them familiarise themselves with the key changes under the revised 2027 RES Examination Syllabus.

Further details, including the topics covered, schedule and registration arrangements, will be shared on the SIEA website once ready.

Please check SIEA’s schedule page regularly for updates.

Student Testimonials

Here are some Thank-You notes from some of our many students who had passed the RES exam!

What students from Intake 199F say about the trainers & the RES course ?

I would like to extend my thanks to my lecturers, they are knowledgeable, patient and extremely helpful.

Steve shares a lot of his experience and makes the lesson interesting, during Covid-19 he arranged the online revision class to update us on the related Laws and Acts.

Mark provides a lot practical questions, which was very helpful to pass Paper 2 exam. Excellent! Highly recommended!

What students from Intake 89F say about the trainers & the RES course ?

Mr Sunny is a good lecturer. His knowledge is really wide. He is helpful and clear in his explanation of the material of the course.
Excellent trainers, Sunny, Steve and Francis.

Lecturer Steve is knowledgeable and he is able to explain complex questions / ppt notes in an easy manner for understanding.
Sunny is knowledgeable and he provides many industry examples for better understanding. Enjoyed the course and helped me gain insights into this real estate industry.

Lecturer Francis is helpful, approachable and patiently answers our limitless questions in a light mood. An experienced lecturer indeed.
Appreciate Mr Sunny’s sharing of his realistic experience and knowledgeable in real estate and his valuable personal experience.

What students from Intake 57E say about the trainers & the course?

Francis is very well prepared with visuals to show examples.

Francis is knowledgeable, humorous and sincere in his sharing of knowledge. An excellent presenter in the topic he teaches.

Mark is humorous, knowledgeable & extremely helpful. He is able to answer queries almost instantly & address the issue.

Mr Francis Ong is a very committed lecturer who does his best to ensure knowledge is passed on to his student. Thank you Francis!

Lecturer Mark Gansham has very insightful materials and experience in property field. Excellent trainer! Thumbs up!

Very responsible and knowledgeable teachers. It is good to be taught by people who are active in the field and are ethical.

What students from Intake 56E say about the trainers & the course?

Francis is friendly and willingly to share knowledge with students

Mark is a very good trainer, I really enjoy his lessons

Very impressed by Mark, we can understand his lectures very easily, excellent examples