Singapore Real Estate Salesperson Examination Paper 1 — Information & Free Practice
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About Singapore Real Estate Salesperson Examination Paper 1
Singapore Real Estate Salesperson Examination Paper 1 · SG
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) is the examination owner; NTUC LearningHub is CEA’s appointed examination administrator.
- Format
- Paper-based examination: Section A has 60 MCQs (1 mark each); Section B has 20 MCQs referring to one or two case studies (2 marks each). The 2027 syllabus retains this format.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 80.
- Time limit
- 2.5 hours (150 minutes) of examination time for Paper 1.
- Passing score
- 60 marks out of 100 for each paper, subject to review by CEA.
- Exam fee
- SGD 512.30 inclusive of GST for a full sitting of both papers; SGD 283.40 inclusive of GST for a modular one-paper sitting, available only to candidates who have passed one paper. Published rates checked on 30 October 2026; subject to revision.
Topics covered
Real Estate Agency Industry Overview & Basic Land Law Concepts
- Real estate market and submarkets
- Real estate market players and government intervention
- Introduction
- Land
- Estates in land
- State Lands Act and Land Betterment Charge Act
- Rights in another’s land
- Registration of titles
Dealings with Interests in Land
- Law of contract
- Law of agency
- Landlord and tenant law
- Property torts
- Mortgage
- Gift
- Trust
- Succession
- Future interests
- Co-ownership
- Restrictions on capacity to hold land
- Planning and development of land
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Paper-based examination: Section A has 60 MCQs (1 mark each); Section B has 20 MCQs referring to one or two case studies (2 marks each). The 2027 syllabus retains this format.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 80.
How long is the exam?
2.5 hours (150 minutes) of examination time for Paper 1.
What is the passing score?
60 marks out of 100 for each paper, subject to review by CEA.
How much does the exam cost?
SGD 512.30 inclusive of GST for a full sitting of both papers; SGD 283.40 inclusive of GST for a modular one-paper sitting, available only to candidates who have passed one paper. Published rates checked on 30 October 2026; subject to revision.
Official sources and references
- CEA RES Examination Syllabus 2027
printed pp. 3–4, 6–18
- CEA Prepare for the RES examination
Revised RES examination syllabus 2027
- CEA RES Examination Syllabus 2027
printed p. 3, RES Examination Format
- CEA Prepare for the RES examination
Examination format
- CEA Prepare for the RES examination
Examination passing marks
- CEA Prepare for the RES examination
Examination fees
- CEA Apply for the RES examination
Examination administrator
- NTUC LearningHub RES examination
Examination Venue
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