RES exam guides
Everything you need to understand and prepare for the Singapore Real Estate Salesperson exam — the format, a study plan that works, and the practical steps to register.
RES Exam Format & Pass Mark Explained (2026)
How the Singapore RES exam is structured: Paper 1 vs Paper 2, Section A and Section B, number of questions, duration and the 60% pass mark.
Read guide → · 4 minHow to Pass the RES Exam: A Practical Study Plan
A step-by-step study plan to pass the RES exam — what to focus on in each competency unit, how to use practice questions and mock exams, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read guide → · 6 minRES Exam Registration, Eligibility & Fees: What to Know
Who can take the RES exam, the RES course requirement, how registration works, and what to budget for — with pointers to the official CEA sources for current figures.
Read guide → · 5 min7 RES Exam Tips to Pass on Your First Try
Practical, battle-tested tips for the Singapore RES exam — from mastering Section B case studies to managing your time and avoiding the mistakes that fail most candidates.
Read guide → · 5 minRES Paper 1 vs Paper 2: What's the Difference?
A clear breakdown of RES Paper 1 vs Paper 2 — the competency units each covers, how they differ, which is harder, and how to prepare for both.
Read guide → · 4 minHow Hard Is the RES Exam? Pass Rate & Difficulty
An honest look at how difficult the Singapore RES exam really is — why the pass rate is lower than people expect, what trips candidates up, and how to beat the odds.
Read guide → · 4 minWhat Is ABSD? Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Explained
A plain-English explainer of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) in Singapore — who pays it, how it differs from BSD, and why it matters for the RES exam.
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