RES Exam Guides

Free, no-nonsense guides to the Singapore Real Estate Salesperson (RES) exam — the format and pass mark, how hard it really is, how to study, and plain-English explainers for the stamp-duty and financing rules the exam loves to test. Then sit a free mock to see where you stand.

The RES exam

• RES Exam Preparation: The Complete 2026 GuideHow to prepare for Singapore's RES exam: what to study, how long it takes, how to practise Paper 1 & 2 and Section B case studies, and free resources.Read guide →
• RES Exam Format: 80 Questions a Paper, 2.5 Hours, 60% PassRES exam format and passing mark: Paper 1 and Paper 2, 80 questions each (60 Section A + 20 Section B case study), 2 hours 30 minutes, 60% to pass.Read guide →
• RES 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 →
• How Hard Is the RES Exam? Pass Rates and Where Candidates FailHow difficult the Singapore RES exam really is: why pass rates are lower than expected, which paper trips candidates up, and how to beat the odds.Read guide →
• How to Pass the RES Exam First Time: A 7-Week Study PlanA week-by-week plan to pass both RES papers: which competency units carry the marks, how to use timed mocks, and the mistakes that fail candidates.Read guide →
• 7 RES Exam Tips to Pass on Your First TryPractical tips for the Singapore RES exam: master Section B case studies, manage your time, and avoid the mistakes that fail most candidates.Read guide →
• How Long Should You Study for the RES Exam?How much time you really need to prepare for the Singapore RES exam, a realistic week-by-week study plan, and how to know when you're ready to sit it.Read guide →
• How to Register for the RES Exam 2026: Step-by-Step GuideThe two-stage RES exam registration: Indication of Interest on GovEntry, then booking and payment on NTUC LearningHub. Eligibility, fees and deadlines.Read guide →
• RES Exam Day: What to Expect & What to BringWhat to expect on RES exam day: the paper-based format, timing, what to bring, and how to manage Section B case studies under time pressure.Read guide →
• RES Exam Results: Release Date, Appeals & Next StepsWhen RES exam results come out (4 to 6 weeks after the exam), the 5-working-day appeal window, next steps after a pass, and resitting one paper.Read guide →
• Failed the RES Exam? Your Re-sit Plan for One Paper or BothMissed Paper 1 or 2? Modular vs full re-sit fees, the 5-day appeal window, your 2-year course certificate, the 2027 syllabus, and a re-sit plan.Read guide →
• RES Exam 2027 Changes: New Units, Green Mark and AMLFrom 1 Jan 2027 the RES exam adds ethics, AML and green-building units and drops foreign worker housing. Same format. What each new unit tests.Read guide →
• RES Exam Case Study Examples (Section B): Worked QuestionsRES exam-style Section B case studies with worked answers: multi-statement scenarios on ABSD, SSD, MOP, financing and agency law, and how to tackle them.Read guide →
• RES Exam Practice Questions and Answers PDF: 20 Free QuestionsFree PDF of 20 original RES practice questions with answers: Section A and a Section B case study. Written by RESPrep, not real exam questions.Read guide →
• RES Exam October 2026: What Candidates SaidHow the 31 Oct and 1 Nov 2026 RES papers felt, as candidates described them: mostly theory, dense legal wording, and the topic areas to practise for 2027.Read guide →

Becoming a property agent

The route to CEA registration, what the course and exam cost, and what agents earn.

• How to Become a Property Agent in Singapore (2026)How to become a registered property agent (real estate salesperson) in Singapore: eligibility, the RES course, the RES exam, and joining an agency.Read guide →
• RES Course Providers in Singapore: CEA List, Fees & NTUCThe 7 active CEA-approved RES course providers, fees (S$788 to S$1,308, Oct 2026) and how to pick the best one for you. NTUC runs the exam, not the course.Read guide →
• Cost to Become a Property Agent in Singapore (2026)The all-in cost of becoming a property agent in Singapore: RES course fee, exam fees, CEA registration and agency costs, and why passing first time saves.Read guide →
• How Much Does a Property Agent Earn in Singapore?Singapore property agents earn commission, not a salary. CEA records show 42% logged no residential deal in the 12 months to Jul 2026. How splits work.Read guide →

Stamp duties & financing explained

The BSD / ABSD / SSD and TDSR / MSR rules candidates trip on most — with the current 2026 figures.

• What Is ABSD? Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty ExplainedA 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.Read guide →
• TDSR & MSR Explained: Singapore Property Loan LimitsWhat TDSR (55%) and MSR (30%) mean, how they limit how much you can borrow for a Singapore property, and why they appear in RES Paper 2.Read guide →
• What Is BSD? Buyer's Stamp Duty Rates in SingaporeBSD (Buyer's Stamp Duty) in Singapore: tiered rates from 1% to 6% (IRAS, since 15 Feb 2023), a worked $1.2m example and a free BSD calculator.Read guide →
• What Is Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD)? Singapore ExplainedA plain-English guide to Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) in Singapore: when it applies, the holding-period rules, who pays, and why it appears in RES Paper 2.Read guide →
• Can PRs Keep Their HDB Flat After Buying Private Property?After the MOP, citizen households keep their HDB flat. All-SPR owners must sell within 6 months of buying local private property; overseas does not count.Read guide →

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