FAQ (RES)

William Goh Division Powerful Negotiators Group PropNex Realty P L
William Goh S T Group District Director CEA No: R010617A
Mobile: +65-9477-3900 Email: williamgoh88@propnex.com

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Heartiest congratulations for passing your April 2022 RES exams! Let’s arrange 1-1 meetup to know more about your RES journey ahead. Also about PropNex success proven training platform & unselfish share culture. Strictly no obligations. Look fwd to hear from u soon!   (10 June 2022).

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Take action to register for the exam slot. Good luck! (12 Feb 2022).

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Best of luck to all those taking RES exams this weekend! (12 Nov 2021).

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PropNex invite Potential Real Estate Salespersons to the PNG DIGITAL RES Study Group to prepare you for your upcoming exams, happening this November 2021!
Details:
Paper 1 – 9th Nov (Tuesday) 🗓️
Paper 2 – 10th Nov (Wednesday) 🗓️
Time -7.30pm – 9.30pm ⏰
Register in advance for this webinar:
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3nFlSl8
or DM 9477 3900, William Goh, PropNex. Thanks!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 🌈🌈🌈
(7 Nov 2021)

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RES examination schedules & exam registration dates for year 2021.

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From ur res course fees, u can claim $500 from skills future fund & if u are a NTUC member u can claim $250 from ntuc UTAP.

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Q&A RES (Real Estate Salesperson)

Q: What is RES?
A: RES: Real Estate Salesperson commonly known as property agent.
With the formation of CEA in year 2010, the name for property agent is rename RES.

Q: What is REA?                                                                
A: REA: Real Estate Agency.
With the formation of CEA in year 2010, the name for property agency is rename REA.

Q: Can a foreigner be RES?
A: No.
Foreigner cannot be RES. They can only work in REA as an employee with the relevant employment approval from MOM (Ministry of Manpower).

Q: Who can be RES.
A: Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR).

Q: Can a SPR be RES?
A: Yes, if SPR for over 10 years. If less than 10 years, you will be required to submit:

  • a certificate of no criminal conviction (CNCC) from your country of origin, or
  • supporting documents e.g local educational qualifications, IRAS statements, previous employment passes or long term visit passes, etc, to prove that you have been residing in Singapore for 10 years or more.

Q: What is the min age to be RES?
A: Age 21.
You can take RES course and exams before age 21 but you can only register to be RES when you attain age 21.
Once you passed RES exams, you must join any REA within 24 months, who will apply for your RES license with CEA, else you RES course attendance certificate will not be valid.

Q: What is the min qualification to take RES course?
A: Min 4 O levels passes, at 2 sittings.
Other acceptable qualifications:
Higher NITEC, Diploma from local government polytechnic, degree and above from any local government universities.

Q: What if I do not have 4 O level passes, need to take WPLN.
A: Attain level 5 or higher for the WPLN (Workplace Literacy and Numerical) assessment in 5 components namely, Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Numeracy, will be recognized in lieu of 4 O level passes.

Q: Where to take WPLN?
A: The following centres conducts WPLN:
1. Lifelong Learning Institute
11 Eunos Road 8 #02-01
Singapore 408601
Tel: 6833 5885
https://www.wsg.gov.sg/ces.html

2. Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability
80 Jurong East Street 21 #02-03
Singapore 609607
Tel: 6474 0606
https://e2i.com.sg/

Q: How much to take WPLN?
A: Singaporean and Permanent Residents (PRs): $4.30 (inclusive of GST) per assessment.
Non-Singaporeans and non-PRS: $43.00 (inclusive of GST) per assessment.

Q: What must I do in order to be RES?
A: You have to register for RES course and must attain 75% RES course attendance before you can sit for your RES exams.
Once you passed both Paper 1 & 2 RES exams, you can then join any REA of your choice, which will apply your CEA license on your behalf.

Q: Where are the RES course centers?
A: Visit CEA website for the full list of RES course centers:
CEA website: www.cea.gov.sg

Q: How long is the RES course?
A: 18 sessions of 3 hours per session.
RES course are conducted on weekdays, weekends and in the evenings.

Q: How much is RES course fees?
A: About $800 w/o GST (exclude exam fees).
Exam fees: S$246.10 (inclusive of GST) for both paper 1 & 2 per candidate.
S$149.80 (inclusive of GST) per paper per candidate (retake).
Exams are held on Sat (paper 1) and Sun (paper 2).
You can claim the following for your RES course fees:
Skills Future Credit: S$500.
NTUC member can claim UTAP: S$250.

Q: Can I register for RES exams before I register for RES course?
A: No. You must register for RES course and at the end of the RES classes,  the course provider will award you the RES attendance certification. You have to bring the attendance cert to register for your RES exams.

Q: What is the passing mark for RES exams?
A: Passing mark for each examination paper is 60% and is subjected to review by CEA.

Q: Is it necessary that candidates must pass both the RES papers at one sitting then can apply for CEA license?
A: No. Candidates will take both papers, if failed 1 paper they can re-take that (failed) paper and combine both the (passed) results of both papers to qualify to apply for CEA license.

Q: How soon the RES results will be announce?
A: RES results will be known after 4-6 weeks from the examination date and candidates will receive email notification from their respective CEA appointed RES examination administers.

Q: What should I do after I received my RES result?
A: You are ready to join an agency of your choice that will apply your CEA license.  Before joining, visit a few agencies (bigger ones preferred) to meet up with your potential mentor, also to understand how their trainings (any fees/bond), systems and platform that will support your growth in this journey.

Q: What happen if I decide not to join any agency to be RES, after receiving my results.
A: With your (RES passed) result, you must register with an agency within 24 months, else, you have to repeat your RES exams again.

Q: What if I have Foreign degree certificate only?
A: Submit your foreign degree certificate to the RES course center, which you intend to enrol your RES course, to be assess by CEA, with a fee of S$53.50. (inclusive of GST) payable to CEA.

Q: Can I join an agency before I passed RES exams
A: No, unless as an employee, such as an admin staff.

Q: Can I be a part-time RES without passing RES course.
A: No. To be RES, whether part-time or full-time, you must take and pass RES course and join an agency to apply for your CEA licence.

Q: I am working in a private organisation, do I need to get approval from my employer in order to be a Property Agent.

A: If you are employed by a private organisation, you are not required to obtain permission from your employer to be a Property Agent. However it is good to clarify with your company’s policy accordingly. On the other hand those working in  government organisation must obtain permission from their employer.

AGENCY TO JOIN
Q: My classmates mention to me not to join the best agency, ERA or PropNex first, because if we join the wrong team, then have difficulties doing transfers. Because some managers when meeting up very good but when work together may not be available always. Is it true? Wish for enlightenment from experience agents.

A: Hi, there is no right nor wrong to join the best agency first. I am from PropNex, the largest agency in Singapore and I have recruited many brand new RESs and they are still with me, some already more than 5 years, starting as brand new RES. I always believe to deliver what I had promised. Probably those you heard from may have bad experiences but not all will encounter the same situation. When you say ‘some’ managers when meeting up is very good but work together may not be available always. Yes it’s ‘some’ but there are many good ones too. Don’t take the news as all are like that. In my opinion, you should consider to join an agency, that would provide you free trainings to prepare you to achieve success. Not sure you have taken the Oct RES exams and is now waiting for your result. Once you had passed your RES exams, you will then search for an agency to join and the agency will apply for your CEA license. During your search it is important to join the right team with the right Mentor/Manager as this will greatly decides your future success. By joining the right team with proven success formula, your kick start is very much easy. Our team, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG) is the largest team in PropNex, and PropNex is also the largest agency in Singapore. I was a retired Warehouse Manager, completely alien to this industry, and I was fortunate to have found PNG 12+ years ago, starting alone as a newbie and today I have a strong team of agents and still growing. I provide 1-1 training to all my new agents. Personal guidance is assured. Please feel free to PM or email me if u need any clarification. Look forward to hear from you. Have a nice day!

Dated: Nov 2018

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BEST AGENCY
Q: Which property agency is the best ?

A: Hi, currently there is no bench mark to determine the best property agency, unlike schools, there are top schools, etc. In my opinion, you should consider to join an agency, a large one, that can offer you trainings to prepare you to achieve success. If you have not taken your RES license, in order to be a property agent, whether part-time or full time, the min age is 21 yrs, must be Singapore citizen or PR. You must have min 4 O level passes. Next, you have to sign up the RES course and pass the RES (Real Estate Salesperson) exams. Once you had passed your RES exams, you will search for an agency to join and the agency will apply the license for you from CEA (Council for Estate Agencies).
I strongly urge you to search to join the right team with the right Mentor/Manager as this will greatly decides your future success. By joining the right team with proven success formula, your kick start is very much easy. Our team, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG), is the largest team in PropNex, and ProNex is also the largest agency in Singapore. I was a retired Warehouse Manager, completely alien to this industry, and I was fortunate to have found PNG 12+ years ago, starting alone as a newbie and today I have a strong team of agents and still growing. I provide 1-1 training to all my new agents. Personal guidance is assured. Please feel free to PM or email me if u need any clarification. Look forward to hear from you.

Dated: Nov 2018

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COMMISSION STRUCTURE
Q: I want to join an agency, may i know if i start is 80 / 20 , how long does it takes me to go to better rates?

A: Hi, I assume you had passed your RES exams and now in search for an agency to join. In PropNex, the commission scale for brand new RES starts at 70/30% (gross commission from $0 to $20k) then 80/20% (gross commission from $20k+ to $50k), then 85/15%, followed by 90/10%. Of course there are some agencies offering 80/20% for brand new RES. In this note, I would like to emphasis that the training in the agency you joined should be taken into consideration. Would you like to join an agency that offers you higher commission rate and with minimum or no trainings and at end you have $0 comm x 80% = $0. On the other hand, would you prefer to join an agency that have proven trainings and results, hence will train you to achieve results and move you to high commission scale on the fastest possible time line. If you are currently searching for an agency to join, it is important to join the team that offers free training that will enable you to achieve results. It is also important to join the right Mentor/Manager as this will greatly decides your future successes. In your agency search, I strongly urge you to meet up with at least 3 mentors/agencies before deciding. Having the right chemistry and be able to work well with your potential mentor is of utmost important. Also, joining the right team with proven success formula, your kick start will be very much easy. Our team, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG) is the largest team in PropNex, and PropNex is also the largest agency in Singapore. I was a retired Warehouse Manager, completely alien to this industry, and I was fortunate to have found PNG 12+ years ago, starting alone as a newbie and today I have a strong team of agents and still growing. I provide 1-1 training to all my new agents. Personal guidance is assured. Please feel free to PM or email me if u need any clarification. Look forward to hear from you.

Dated: Nov 2018

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JOINING FEES
Q: I have just passed my RES exams, and looking to join an Agency, may I know what are the joining fees (including registration and insurance) and any mandatory joining training course fee?

A: Hi, firstly, congratulations for clearing your RES exams. Welcome to be part of PropNex, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG). The current joining fees package to join PropNex is FREE, which includes CEA registration fees, insurance and ID tag. No compulsory training fees. Yesterday, I just recruited one who had just passed his Oct RES exams. He told me he had meet up with a few potential mentors, including me and decided to be part of my team, William Goh Division in PNG. In PNG, we had various free training programs (you pay only $30 for the book of notes) with no compulsory bond attached to the training. If you are currently searching for an agency to join, it is important to join the right team that offers free training that will enable you to achieve results. It is also important to join the right Mentor/Manager as this will greatly decides your future success. In you agency search, I strongly urge you to meet up with at least 3 mentors/agencies before deciding. Having the right chemistry and be able to work well with your potential mentor is of utmost important. Also, joining the right team with proven success formula, your kick start is very much easy. Our team, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG) is the largest team in PropNex, and PropNex is also the largest agency in Singapore. I was a retired Warehouse Manager, completely alien to this industry, and I was fortunate to have found PNG 12+ years ago, starting alone as a newbie and today I have a strong team of agents and still growing. I provide 3 lessons of 2 hours each, 1-1 training to all my new agents. Personal guidance is assured. Please feel free to PM or email me if u need any clarification. Look forward to hear from you.

Dated: Feb 2022.

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MENTOR/AGENCY TO JOIN
I am looking for a mentor to guide me into property. Any mentor pls advise me which agency to join.

A: Hi, I assumed you had passed your RES exams and is now searching for a mentor an the agency to join. In this respect, it is important to join the right team that offers free trainings which will enable you to achieve results. It is also important to join the right Mentor/Manager as this will greatly decides your future success. In your agency search, I strongly urge you to meet up with at least 3 mentors/agencies before deciding. Having the right chemistry and be able to work well with your potential mentor is of utmost important. Also, joining the right team with proven success formula, your kick start is very much easy. Our team, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG) is the largest team in PropNex, and PropNex is also the largest agency in Singapore. I was a retired Warehouse Manager, completely alien to this industry, and I was fortunate to have found PNG 12+ years ago, starting alone as a newbie and today I have a strong team of agents and still growing. I provide 1-1 training to all my new agents. Personal guidance is assured. Please feel free to PM or email me if u need any clarification. Look forward to hear from you.

Dated: Nov 2018

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PART-TIME RES
Hi I am interested to take up a RES course, any agencies to recommend? And right now i am having a full-time job, would a part time agent in real estate be recommended?

A: Hi, please feel free to visit my website and click on the page “Keen to be a property agent” for more information on real estate journey:
www.williamgohproperty.com
To be a property agent, whether part-time or full time, the min age is 21 yrs, must be Singapore citizen or PR, must have min 4 O level passes. Next, you have to sign up and passed the RES (Real Estate Salesperson) course. Once you passed your RES exams, you then join any agency, of your choice, which will apply for your CEA license from CEA (Council for Estate Agencies).
Before joining any agency, you should search to join the right agency with the right team and with the right Mentor/Manager as this will greatly decides your future successes. By joining the right team with proven success trainings, couple with the ready platform, your kick start will be very much easy. Our team, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG) is the largest team in PropNex, and PropNex is also the largest listed agency in Singapore. I was a retired Warehouse Manager, completely alien to this industry, and I was fortunate to have found this team (PNG) 12+ years ago, starting alone as a newbie and today I have a strong team of agents and still growing. I provide 1-1 training to all my new agents. Personal guidance is assured. Please feel free to PM or email me if u need any clarification. Look forward to hear from you.

Dated: Nov 2018

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RES COURSE PAST NOTES
Q: I’m taking my RES course through RIA, may i know is there anyone with RCN notes able to share? As i’d like to have other school’s notes to read through too. Thanks.

A: Hi, yes, please email your request to: williamgoh88@gmail.com and I will forward them to you accordingly. Sometime before every RES exams schedules, my team conducts free lessons on RES mock exams tutorials and I can invite you to join in the lessons, strictly no obligations. Best of luck to your RES exams! Please feel free to drop me an email if u need any further clarification. Look forward to hear from you.

Dated: Nov 2018

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TEAM’S USP
Q: I am put off my many team ads online showing off limos and 100k commission earners, whereas I feel that the focus should be what’s the team USP and they way they find leads and focus on the interests of buyers and sellers. I just want to make a difference to homeowners and buyers. Is real estate career still the right choice for me?

A: Hi, I can understand how you feel on such ads on line, which portrays some kind of “showing off”. Yes, I fully agree that it should focus on the team’s USP. As a matter of fact, one of our team’s USP is to value add to our clients. You will be trained how to achieve this knowledge from our free trainings provided in our team. In the meantime, if you are keen to be a property agent, you have to enrol and passed your RES course. Welcome to visit my website to understand more on the journey to be a property agent:
www.williamgohproperty.com
Once you had passed your RES exams, you will look around to join an agency that will apply for your CEA license. During your search it is important to join the right team with the right Mentor/Manager as this will greatly decides your future success. I strongly urge you to meet up with at least 3 mentors/agencies before deciding. Having the right chemistry and be able to work well with your potential mentor is of utmost important. Also, joining the right team with proven success formula, your kick start will be very much easy. Our team, Powerful Negotiators Group (PNG) is the largest team in PropNex, and PropNex is also the largest agency in Singapore. I was a retired Warehouse Manager, completely alien to this industry, and I was fortunate to have found PNG 12+ years ago, starting alone as a newbie and today I have a strong team of agents and still growing. I provide 1-1 training to all my new agents. Personal guidance is assured. Please feel free to PM or email me if u need any clarification. Look forward to hear from you.

Dated: Nov 2018

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