subject: Get To Know About Ceas Res Examination [print this page] People, who are property agents or property salesperson, enjoy their profession with some perks like working hours flexibility, performance-based commissions, and opportunities to meet people from all walks of life. But before going in the area of real estate as a real estate agent or salesperson, one must have a relevant certificate or must undergo the real estate sales training program. Here, below is information about CEAs RES Examination for people, who want to go in the area of real estate as a property agent and are new to CEAs RES examination:
What is CEAs RES Examination
RES (Real Estate Salesperson) examination is a real estate licensed course of CEAs (Council for Estate Agencies). According to the Estate Agents Act, 2010, it is compulsory for every individual, who is not holding the license and working as a real estate agent, must be registered with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), though the estate agent under which he/she is working.
Registration and Examination
Every individual, who wants to apply for RES examination, first he/she must register his/her self with the CEA (Council for Estate Agencies). Candidates must have to register for and attempt the RES examination within 2 years of the date of issuance of the certificate. If the candidate do not pass the RES exam within the 2 years timeframe, then it is necessary to re-take the real estate license course again before registering for the exam. It is also essential for them to undergo and pass the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) exam. Candidates, who successfully pass the exam, must apply for registration/ licensing with CEA with in 24 months of the issuance of the examination, otherwise their results would be invalid for licensing and registration purpose.
Required Qualification
The candidates must have the minimum qualification of 4 GCE O level to take the RES examination or he/she must have equivalent qualification to 4 GCE O level such as:
Bachelor of Science (Real Estate)
Bachelor of Science (Estate Management)
Bachelor of Real Estate (Property Management)
Bachelor of Real Estate (Valuation)
Diploma in Building Real Estate Management
Diploma in Real Estate Business
Diploma in Property Development & Facilities Management
Diploma in Building & Property Management
Candidates who are holding qualification in non-real estate fields such as business administration, marketing, law, economics etc. are also able to take the RES examination.
