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Five foundations for a new Singapore property agent

A current CEA-led guide to registration, compliance, service systems and business discipline.

Published 6 January 2022

Updated September 2026. Registration and practice requirements can change; verify them with CEA and the appointed estate agent.

Five foundations for a new salesperson

  1. Complete the applicable course, examination and registration requirements.
  2. Learn agency procedures, documentation and compliance before prospecting.
  3. Build market knowledge from primary data and actual client cases.
  4. Create a consistent service and follow-up system, not only a social-media presence.
  5. Track expenses, pipeline, conversion and continuing education.

Review CEA's current entry and registration guidance. Earnings are variable and depend on transactions, costs, splits, competence and time; no income outcome is guaranteed.