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 — a complete step-by-step guide covering what to study, how long it takes, how to practise Paper 1 & 2, Section B case studies, key rates and the best free resources.
• 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.
• 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.
• How Hard Is the RES Exam? Pass Rate & DifficultyAn 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.
• How to Pass the RES Exam: A Practical Study PlanA 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.
• 7 RES Exam Tips to Pass on Your First TryPractical, 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.
• 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.
• RES Exam Registration, Eligibility & Fees: What to KnowWho 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.
• RES Exam Day: What to Expect & What to BringEverything to know for RES exam day — the computer-based test format, timing, what to bring, the 60% pass mark, and how to manage Section B case studies under pressure.
• RES Exam Results & What Happens Next (2026)Just sat the RES exam? Here's when results come out, how the appeal window works, what to do once you pass, and your options if you passed only one paper — with the official CEA/NTUC LearningHub timelines.
• How to Become a Property Agent in Singapore (2026)Step-by-step guide to becoming a registered property agent (real estate salesperson) in Singapore — eligibility, the RES course, the RES exam, and registering with an agency.
• RES Exam Case Study Examples (Section B): Worked QuestionsSee real RES exam-style Section B case study examples with worked answers — multi-statement scenarios on ABSD, SSD, MOP, financing and agency law, and how to approach them.

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.
• 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.
• What Is Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD)? Singapore Rates ExplainedA plain-English guide to Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) in Singapore — how it's calculated on the tiered rates, when it's payable, and how it differs from ABSD.
• 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 it, and why it appears in RES Paper 2.