Real Estate Salesperson Course

Short Course / 18 sessions

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Course Information

Start your real estate career with Ngee Ann Polytechnic!

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Learning Outcomes

You will learn economics concepts, land law and many other RES required knowledge in order to be a competent RES. Others include usage of financial calculator, HDB, URA, BCA, Ministry of Law and other regulations required to be a competent RES. In addition, the knowledge to help you to pass the RES examination.

Course 
Schedule

Application period: TBC_x000D_
Course Dates: TBC_x000D_
Duration: 18 sessions_x000D_
Class Time: TBC_x000D_
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic_x000D_
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

This course consists of 5 modules:

Competency Unit 1 - Real Estate Agency Industry Overview & Basic Land Law concepts

1.1 Real Estate Market and Submarkets_x000D_
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1.2 Real Estate Market Players & Government Intervention

Basic Land Law Concept

1.3 Introduction_x000D_
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1.4 Land_x000D_
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1.5 Estates in Land_x000D_
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1.6 Strata Lands Act_x000D_
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1.7 Rights in Another’s Land (License, Easement, Covenant)_x000D_
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1.8 Registration of Titles

Competency Unit 2 - Dealings with Interests in Land

2.1 Law of Contract_x000D_
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2.2 Law of Agency_x000D_
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2.3 Landlord and Tenant Law_x000D_
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2.4 Negligence_x000D_
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2.5 Conveyance inter vivos_x000D_
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2.6 Mortgage_x000D_
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2.7 Gift_x000D_
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2.8 Trust_x000D_
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2.9 Succession_x000D_
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2.10 Future Interests_x000D_
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2.11 Co-ownership_x000D_
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2.12 Restrictions on Capacity to Hold Land_x000D_
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2.13 Planning and Development of Land_x000D_
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Paper 2 Competency Unit 3 – Regulation of Real Estate Agency Industry & Real Estate Marketing

3.1 Regulation of Real Estate Agency Industry_x000D_
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3.2 Role and Functions of Salespersons and Their Requisite Knowledge and Skills_x000D_
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3.3 Principles of Real Estate Marketing_x000D_
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3.4 Types of Listing_x000D_
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3.5 Methods of Sale_x000D_
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3.6 Regulations on Advertisements_x000D_
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3.7 Marketing of Residential Property_x000D_
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3.8 Marketing of Commercial Property_x000D_
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3.9 Marketing of Industrial Property_x000D_
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3.10 Marketing of Special Properties_x000D_
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3.11 Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act

Paper 2 Competency Unit 4 – Property Transactions

4.1 Sale of Uncompleted Private Properties_x000D_
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4.2 Sale of Completed Private Properties_x000D_
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4.3 Collective Sale of Private Properties_x000D_
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4.4 Sale of HDB Flats_x000D_
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4.5 Leasing of Private Properties_x000D_
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4.6 Renting Out HDB Flats/Bedrooms_x000D_
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4.7 Foreign Worker Housing_x000D_
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4.8 Taxes on Property_x000D_
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4.9 Property Finance & Financial Calculations

Trainer's Profile

Ku Swee Yong

Mr. Ku Swee Yong has more than 3 years of experience teaching in the real estate industry. Since 2017, he has been the adjunct/associate lecturer and module leader for the RERS Real Estate Research & Statistics module at School of Design & Environment, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, from 2017 until now. Concurrently, he was also a Part-time Lecturer at Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University, teaching FNCE231 Real Estate Finance & Investments, undergraduate studies. In 2016 to 2018, he was a part time lecturer at Department of Real Estate, National University of Singapore. Teaching Real Estate Market Analysis and Real Estate Practice and Ethics, 3rd year undergraduate studies. In addition, from 2017 to present, he was also a part-time lecturer at the Singapore Estate Agents’ Association, teaching Marketing of Foreign Properties in Singapore. His industry is also impressive. In 2010 to present, he was the owner and director of companies as follows: (1) HugProperty Pte Ltd and (b) International Property Advisor Pte Ltd. His main portfolio included management and growth of these two companies. From 2013 to 2016, he was the CEO of Century 21 Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd. In charge of overall management of the franchise network of 23 agencies. Grew the franchise in Singapore from 400 salespersons to 1100 salespersons.

Certification

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A Certificate of Course Completion will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).


Entry Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:

CEA has set minimum criteria for would be Real Estate Salesperson to enrol for the Real Estate Salesperson Course and Examination (across the board):_x000D_

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  • Interested applicant must meet the following minimum criteria:_x000D_
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      • Be at least 21 years old

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      • Minimum 4 GCE ‘O’ level or Equivalent

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        • WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) at least level 5 or above for all 5 modules

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        • Higher NITEC Certificate

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        • Old Certificate Title Industrial Technician Certificate (ITC), Certificate in Business Studies (CBS)

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        • Master NITEC Certificate

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        • Old Certificate Title National Technical Certificate 1 (NTC1)

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    • Individuals who are unable to meet the minimum criteria can take the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) assessment administered by WDA A WPLN (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Numeracy) Level 5 will be recognised in lieu of 4 GCE “O” level passes. Click here for more details on WPLN.Applicants having other qualifications (e.g. overseas qualifications or private diplomas etc.) will need to have their qualifications assessed by CEA to determine that the educational qualification requirement is met. They must submit original certificates, full transcripts and official translation (if qualification is not in English) together with the CEA Request Form in person to RCN for submission to CEA. Please allow at least 15 working days for CEA’s reply.

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An administration charge of $64.20 (inclusive of GST) imposed by CEA is payable for all assessment of qualifications. Foreign applicant registering for RES Course must produce Letter of Support issued by a Estate Agent that is prepared to support salesperson’s application to CEA.

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Course Fees

Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review._x000D_
For enhanced training support, enter SME in the promo code during course application.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Full course fee$749.00
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents$224.70
Singaporeans qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy$84.70
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs$84.70