RES Exam Study Guides
55 free guides covering every unit of the RES examination syllabus, written from CEA, HDB, IRAS, URA, SLA, MAS and CPF sources and dated so you can see how current each figure is.
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RES Exam Paper 1: What It Covers and How to Prepare
RES examination Paper 1 explained: the competency units it covers, the Section A and B structure, how to split revision time, and the 2027 syllabus change.
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RES Exam Paper 2: What It Covers and How to Prepare
RES examination Paper 2 explained: the regulation and transaction units it covers, the Section A and B structure, revision priorities, and the 2027 change.
CU1 — Real estate agency industry overview & basic land law concepts
What Competency Unit 1 of the RES syllabus covers, how it is examined in Paper 1, a guide to all eight units, and the order to study them in.
- 1.1 The Real Estate Market and Its Submarkets for the RES Exam
- 1.2 Market Players and Government Intervention for the RES Exam
- 1.3 Introduction to Land Law for the RES Exam
- 1.4 Land for the RES Exam: Meaning, Fixtures and Legal Description
- 1.5 Estates in Land for the RES Exam
- 1.6 The State Lands Act for the RES Exam
- 1.7 Rights in Another’s Land for the RES Exam
- 1.8 Registration of Titles for the RES Exam
CU2 — Dealings with interests in land
Competency Unit 2 of the RES syllabus explained: what each of the thirteen units covers, how Paper 1 examines them, and a sensible order to revise in.
- 2.1 Law of Contract for the RES Exam
- 2.2 Law of Agency for the RES Exam
- 2.3 Landlord and Tenant Law for the RES Exam
- 2.4 Negligence for the RES Exam
- 2.5 Conveyance Inter Vivos for the RES Exam
- 2.6 Mortgage for the RES Exam
- 2.7 Gift of Land for the RES Exam
- 2.8 Trusts of Land for the RES Exam
- 2.9 Succession for the RES Exam
- 2.10 Future Interests for the RES Exam
- 2.11 Co-ownership for the RES Exam
- 2.12 Restrictions on Capacity to Hold Land for the RES Exam
- 2.13 Planning and Development of Land for the RES Exam
CU3 — Regulation of real estate agency industry & real estate marketing
Competency Unit 3 of the RES syllabus: how the industry is regulated, the marketing material examined in Paper 2, all eleven units, and where to start.
- 3.1 Regulation of the Real Estate Agency Industry for the RES Exam
- 3.2 Role and Functions of Salespersons for the RES Exam
- 3.3 Principles of Real Estate Marketing for the RES Exam
- 3.4 Types of Listing for the RES Exam
- 3.5 Methods of Sale for the RES Exam
- 3.6 Regulations on Advertisements for the RES Exam
- 3.7 Marketing of Residential Property for the RES Exam
- 3.8 Marketing of Commercial Property for the RES Exam
- 3.9 Marketing of Industrial Property for the RES Exam
- 3.10 Marketing of Special Properties for the RES Exam
- 3.11 Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act for the RES Exam
CU4 — Property transactions
Competency Unit 4 of the RES syllabus: the nine transaction units in Paper 2, from developer sales to HDB resale, leasing, taxes and property finance.
- 4.1 Sale of Uncompleted Private Properties for the RES Exam
- 4.2 Sale of Completed Private Properties for the RES Exam
- 4.3 Collective Sale of Private Properties for the RES Exam
- 4.4 Sale of HDB Flats for the RES Exam
- 4.5 Leasing of Private Properties for the RES Exam
- 4.6 Renting Out HDB Flats and Bedrooms for the RES Exam
- 4.7 Foreign Worker Housing for the RES Exam
- 4.8 Taxes on Property for the RES Exam
- 4.9 Property Finance and Financial Calculations for the RES Exam
The exam itself
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RES Examination Format: Papers, Sections, Marks and Pass Mark
How the RES examination is built: two papers of 2.5 hours, Section A and Section B, 100 marks each and a pass mark of 60, with what each paper covers.
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RES Exam Eligibility and How to Register
Who can sit the RES exam, the mandatory course with a CEA Approved Course Provider, the O-Level requirement, two-stage registration and how long a pass lasts.
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RES Exam Fees and the Real Cost of Getting Registered
What the RES examination costs: full and modular sitting fees, appeal and deferment fees, CEA registration fees and the other costs a new salesperson meets.
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RES Exam Day: Rules, What to Bring and What to Expect
What happens on RES exam day: the venue, identification accepted, calculator rules, what may be on your desk, late arrival rules and when results arrive.
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A Realistic RES Exam Study Plan
How to plan RES revision around the way the exam is actually built: splitting time across CU1 to CU4, using mock papers properly and reviewing wrong answers.
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RES Exam FAQ: Straight Answers for Candidates
Factual answers to what RES candidates ask: eligibility, course validity, fees, re-sits, pass rates, exam day rules and what happens once you pass.
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RES Exam Glossary: Terms You Need to Know
An alphabetical glossary of the terms the RES syllabus uses across all four competency units, each explained in plain English in a sentence or two.
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RES Exam Resources: The Official Sources Worth Reading
The free official sources that actually help RES candidates — CEA, HDB, URA, IRAS, MAS, CPF, SLA and the statutes — and what each one is good for.
Disclaimer: All questions on this portal are created to aid candidates in preparing for and passing the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Examination. They are not official examination questions and are not representative of, endorsed by or affiliated with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) or NTUC LearningHub. Laws, rates and policies change — always verify against official sources.