RES Exam Practice Questions by Topic
Organised by the CEA RES syllabus. Choose a topic to start a practice set — or sit a timed mock exam.
RES exam at a glance
Facts re-checked on cea.gov.sg on 11 Nov 2026. CEA can change them; confirm there before you book. RESPrep is independent and not affiliated with CEA.
- Who runs the RES exam?
The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) sets the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) exam and its syllabus. NTUC LearningHub runs it for CEA: registration, payment, results and appeals.
Source: CEA, Apply for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026
- What is the RES exam format?
Two papers, each 2.5 hours, sat on paper. Each paper has Section A, 60 multiple-choice questions (60 marks), and Section B, 20 multiple-choice questions on one or two case studies (40 marks). Paper 1 covers Competency Units 1 and 2; Paper 2 covers Competency Units 3 and 4.
Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026
- What is the pass mark?
60 out of 100 in each paper, subject to review by CEA. Each paper is passed on its own: pass one and you re-sit only the other while your RES course certificate is valid.
Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026
- How much is the exam fee?
S$512.30 for a full sitting (both papers), or S$283.40 for one paper if you have already passed the other, including GST. CEA says fees may change without notice.
Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026
- How do I book a seat?
First finish a RES course and hold a valid Certificate of RES Course Completion (valid for two years). Stage 1: indicate interest on GovEntry with Singpass during a short window; one submission per NRIC/FIN, shortlisted first come, first served. Stage 2: if shortlisted, NTUC LearningHub emails you to register and pay on its website by a deadline.
Source: CEA, Apply for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026
- When is the next sitting?
CEA lists these sittings (checked 12 Nov 2026): March 2027: Paper 1 Sat 13 Mar 2027, Paper 2 Sun 14 Mar 2027; July 2027: Paper 1 Sat 17 Jul 2027, Paper 2 Sun 18 Jul 2027; October 2027: Paper 1 Sat 30 Oct 2027, Paper 2 Sun 31 Oct 2027. CEA may move dates without notice.
Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026
- Which syllabus applies?
Exams from 1 Jan 2027 follow CEA's RES Examination Syllabus 2027 (version 1.0). Exams in 2025 and 2026 used the earlier syllabus.
Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026
- When are results released?
CEA releases results within 4 to 6 weeks of the exam: for the October / November 2026 sitting, about 28 Nov to 13 Dec 2026. NTUC LearningHub emails your Statement of Results. An appeal must be filed within 5 working days of the release and costs S$87.20 including GST.
Source: CEA, RES examination results and appeals, checked 11 Nov 2026
- How long is a pass valid?
Two years. Within two years of passing, you must apply for registration as a salesperson through a licensed estate agent; after that, you retake the course and the exam.
Source: CEA, RES examination results and appeals, checked 11 Nov 2026
Paper 1
Competency Unit 1 · Agency Industry Overview & Basic Land Law
Real Estate Market & Government Intervention
133 QsReal estate markets and submarkets, market players, and why/how the government intervenes.
Practise →Basic Land Law: Estates & Registration of Title
259 QsLand, estates and interests in land, rights in another's land, and registration of title.
Practise →Competency Unit 2 · Dealings with Interests in Land
Law of Contract & Agency
224 QsFormation and elements of a valid contract, and the law of agency as it applies to salespersons.
Practise →Landlord & Tenant Law
115 QsLeases vs licences, tenant/landlord obligations, and tenancy terms.
Practise →Property Torts, Mortgages & Co-ownership
131 QsNegligence/misrepresentation, mortgages, and forms of co-ownership of land.
Practise →Planning & Development Control
152 QsURA Master Plan, zoning, plot ratio, and development control.
Practise →Paper 2
Competency Unit 3 · Regulation of the Industry & Real Estate Marketing
Regulation of the Estate Agency Industry
259 QsCEA, the Estate Agents Act, licensing of agencies and registration of salespersons.
Practise →Professional Practice, Ethics & Conduct
175 QsCode of Ethics & Professional Client Care, conflicts of interest, co-broking.
Practise →Anti-Money Laundering (PMLPFTF)
167 QsPrevention of money laundering, proliferation and terrorism financing; CDD obligations.
Practise →Real Estate Marketing & Advertising Rules
398 QsListings, methods of sale, and CEA's advertising regulations.
Practise →Competency Unit 4 · Property Transactions
Sale of Private Properties (New, Resale & En Bloc)
295 QsOTP, S&P, completion for private properties, and collective (en bloc) sales.
Practise →HDB Transactions: Sale & Rental
263 QsHDB eligibility, MOP, resale procedure, and renting out flats/bedrooms.
Practise →Leasing of Private Residential Property
232 QsTenancy agreements, deposits, stamp duty on leases, diplomatic clauses.
Practise →Property Taxes (BSD, ABSD, SSD)
252 QsBuyer's Stamp Duty, Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty, and Seller's Stamp Duty.
Practise →Property Finance & Financial Calculations
223 QsLoan-to-Value, TDSR, MSR, CPF usage, and basic financial calculations.
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