# Property agents to close three deals every three years; CEA will collect commission data from agencies

- **Source:** EdgeProp Singapore
- **Published:** 2026-07-28T05:27:31.000Z
- **Author:** Fiona Lam
- **Original:** https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/property-agents-close-three-deals-every-three-years-cea-will-collect-commission-data-agencies
- **Topics:** HDB & Public Housing, Private Residential, Commercial & Industrial

## Featured rationale

The requirement may reduce inactive-agent numbers and shift agencies toward productivity and training, while monthly commission data could improve industry transparency.

## AI summary

From January 2027, property-agent registrations will last three years, with renewal requiring three completed transactions or a refresher examination during each cycle.

## Original article

From January 2027 onwards, licences and registrations of property agencies and agents will be valid for three years — up from the current one year.

In addition, to stay current on their knowledge and provide up-to-date advice to clients, property agents must either complete at least three property transactions, or pass a refresher examination, within this three-year validity period.

Only then will they be eligible to renew their registrations for another three years.

Starting 2027, the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) will also begin collecting commission data on a monthly basis from property agencies.

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It will look at the data and, in time, publish aggregated and anonymised industry-level information to help prospective property agents make better-informed career decisions.

Individual property agents’ commission figures will not be published. CEA has not decided when to publish the data and will share more details in due course.

“The industry celebrates and recognises top performers. ... At the same time, we want prospective property agents to have a realistic picture of what a career in the real estate agency industry looks like,” said Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport, at the Singapore Estate Agents Conference 2026 on July 28.

The extended three-year validity period and new currency requirement are meant to raise professional standards, while the collection of commission data will make the industry more transparent for both consumers and property agents.

Besides these three near-term measures, the government is also actively studying another eight measures to possibly implement in the longer run. It will consult the industry on them soon.

The potential longer-term measures include:

Introducing a platform to verify online property listings; Publishing consumers’ ratings of agents on the CEA public register;Improving consumers’ access to the public register;Requiring agents to sign an estate agency agreement with clients;Giving buyers more transparency on how their agents are remunerated;Conducting a survey of agents on how their agencies support them;Enhancing HDB’s Resale Flat Listing service and explore making it the default listing platform for HDB resale flats;Exploring whether consumers can list their own properties directly on property portals without engaging an agent.

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Consumers will continue to be able to check the transaction records and registration details of property agents via the CEA public register.

New three-year regime

For existing agencies and agents, after their current one-year licence or registration ends on Dec 31, 2026, they will be able to renew it to a three-year licence of registration that is valid from Jan 1, 2027, to Dec 31, 2029.

New agencies and agents who join the industry on or after Jan 1, 2027, will be issued licenses and registrations with a three-year validity period. This will start from the date they join the industry and expire on Dec 31 of the third year.

For example, if a property agent joins the industry on April 1, 2027, his registration will end on Dec 31, 2029.

The transition to the three-year regime will reduce administrative workload for property agencies and agents in having to do yearly renewals, said CEA in a July 28 announcement.

The application fee for renewal will be charged only once every three years, instead of annually.

Licence and registration fees will continue to be charged annually, so that agencies and agents will not need to make a large lump-sum payment at the point of renewal every three years.

Read also: Property agents' and agencies' disciplinary records now more visible on CEA website; enforcement actions rise

Fees paid by property agencies and agents:

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*Licence fees are tiered by the size of property agencies. Note: No change in licence and registration fees, which will still be charged annually. Source: Council for Estate Agencies.

Eugene Lim, key executive officer of ERA Singapore, said switching to a three-year cycle is a "sensible advancement".

It will provide a clearer timeline for planning the development, support and engagement of ERA’s sales team over the longer term, added Lim, who is also president of the Singapore Institute of Estate Agents (SIEA).

Diverse transaction types recognised for currency requirement

Meanwhile, the new currency requirement is intended to uphold industry professionalism.

Under this requirement, the three transactions can include the sale, purchase and rental of various property types: HDB flats, private residential properties, commercial properties, and industrial properties. En bloc sales, as well as the sale of foreign properties, will also be recognised.

For the majority of property transactions, CEA will recognise one agent for each side of the completed deal — that is, it will count as one transaction for an agent representing the seller, and one transaction for an agent representing the buyer.

That said, for certain complex deals such as collective sales or those involving high-end commercial or industrial properties, CEA may recognise more than one agent for each side of a transaction. The specific number of agents to be recognised will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

If an agent did not complete at least three transactions by the end of a three-year cycle, they can sit for the refresher examination, which will focus on practice-related knowledge essential for conducting estate agency work.

Agents who fail to facilitate at least three completed deals or pass the refresher examination will exit the industry. They will need to retake and pass the real estate salesperson exam again to return to the industry.

Chan Khar Liang, executive director of CEA, said: “During our engagements with industry stakeholders, they have consistently highlighted the potential risk posed by property agents who do not complete transactions regularly.”

For instance, there are concerns that these agents may be less familiar with evolving rules and regulations, property transaction processes, and market trends, which could inadvertently affect the accuracy of advice given to clients.

In a case study from 2021, a property agent who had facilitated unauthorised room rentals of an HDB flat incurred a $5,000 financial penalty and a five-month suspension. During the disciplinary hearing, the agent claimed that he was short of experience and was doing estate agency work part-time.

Chan said: "As property transactions are one of the largest financial decisions Singaporeans make, it is therefore important that property agents meet the new currency requirement as we extend the licence and registration validity period to three years."

The existing annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement, a renewal criterion for agents, will continue to apply. From 2026, property agents have to complete 16 CPF training hours per year to maintain their registrations.

Lim from ERA and SIEA pointed out that it is important not to equate a lower transaction count automatically with poor performance. "Some salespersons may focus on segments with longer transaction cycles, while newer agents often need more time to establish their networks and build a pipeline," he added.

Exemptions and waivers

For the currency requirement, CEA will exercise flexibility for certain groups of individuals — including new entrants and when there are special circumstances.

Property agents who have just joined the industry will get a first-year exemption, as they will not have to complete any transaction in their first year. This is to give them time to build up their skills and client base.

Over the remaining two years of their registration period, these new entrants will then be required to complete at least two transactions or pass the refresher examination, in order to renew their registrations.

Also, waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis to property agents who are unable to meet the currency requirement due to extenuating circumstances, such as serious medical issues, or those who are handling complex property transactions.

A CEA spokesperson noted that the currency requirement has been set over a three-year period to account for fluctuations in the property market, such as periods of low transaction volume due to market downturns.

"This gives property agents sufficient time and flexibility to meet the requirements without being unduly pressured to transact," the spokesperson added.

In Lim's view, there may be some attrition among agents who are no longer meaningfully active in the industry.

Taken together, the three-year renewal cycle and currency requirement could shift the focus away from agency headcount towards the productivity of individual agents. Lim reckoned this would encourage agencies to invest more deliberately in agent development and to maintain closer engagement with their sales force.

A more transparent industry

A common concern raised by both property agents and consumers is the prevalence of inaccurate, fake, duplicate and unauthorised property listings.

To address this, CEA will be launching a full-scale platform to verify the authenticity of online listings in 2027. More details will be announced closer to implementation.

Besides finding the right property, consumers also need to choose the right agent. CEA is therefore also studying whether to publish consumers’ ratings of their property agents on the public register, while making it easier for consumers to access the register.

Another potential long-term measure is to require agents and their clients to sign an estate agency agreement and disclose who the agents are collecting commission from, before commencing work.

“A signed agreement will give greater clarity to all parties and prevent downstream disputes,” Sun noted.

CEA also plans to conduct a survey of agents about their agencies. “For existing property agents, we want to better understand how their property agencies support them,” Sun added.

Listing HDB resale flats

Meanwhile, HDB is studying whether to make its Resale Flat Listing service the default listing platform for resale flats, and will gather feedback from buyers, sellers and agents over the coming months.

If implemented, it may enhance transparency and help both buyers and sellers make informed decisions.

This is not intended to replace existing property portals. Property agents and sellers will still be able to continue advertising on other platforms as well.

Currently, it is not mandatory for property agents and sellers to list resale flats on Resale Flat Listing service.

## Chinese translation

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### 房产经纪须每三年完成三宗交易；CEA将向代理机构收集佣金数据

这三宗交易可涉及组屋、私人住宅、商业或工业单位、海外房产及集体出售

自2027年1月起，房产代理机构与经纪的执照及注册有效期将由目前的一年延长至三年。

此外，为保持知识更新并向客户提供与时俱进的建议，房产经纪须在该三年有效期内，完成至少三宗房产交易，或通过进修考试。

唯有如此，他们才有资格再续期三年注册。

从2027年开始，房地产代理理事会（CEA）亦将每月向房产代理机构收集佣金数据。

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CEA将审阅相关数据，并在适当时机发布经汇总且匿名的行业层面信息，协助有意入行的房产经纪作出更明智的职业决定。

个别房产经纪的佣金数字不会公开。CEA尚未决定何时发布数据，并将在适当时候提供更多详情。

国家发展部兼交通部高级政务部长孙雪玲于7月28日在新加坡房地产代理大会2026上表示：“业界会嘉许并表彰顶尖表现者。……与此同时，我们希望有意入行的房产经纪，对房地产代理行业的职业面貌有一个切合实际的认识。”

延长至三年的有效期与新的“持续活跃”要求，旨在提升专业水平；而佣金数据的收集，则有助于提高行业对消费者及房产经纪的透明度。

除上述三项近期措施外，政府亦正积极研究另外八项可能在较长期推行的措施，并将很快就此征询业界意见。

潜在的长期措施包括：

推出平台以核实网上房产广告；在CEA公共登记册上公布消费者对经纪的评分；改善消费者查阅公共登记册的便利性；要求经纪与客户签署房地产代理协议；提高买方对其经纪薪酬方式的透明度；就代理机构如何支持经纪对经纪进行调查；加强建屋发展局（HDB）转售组屋挂牌服务，并探讨将其作为转售组屋的默认挂牌平台；探讨消费者能否不经经纪直接在房产门户网站挂牌出售自有物业。

另读：房产经纪违规以尽职调查、广告及组屋资格审查失误居多

消费者仍可通过CEA公共登记册查询房产经纪的交易记录及注册详情。

新的三年制度

对现有代理机构与经纪而言，其现行一年期执照或注册于2026年12月31日届满后，可续期为三年期执照或注册，有效期为2027年1月1日至2029年12月31日。

于2027年1月1日或之后新加入业界的代理机构与经纪，将获发有效期为三年的执照与注册。有效期自其入行之日起算，并于第三年的12月31日届满。

例如，若一名房产经纪于2027年4月1日入行，其注册将于2029年12月31日结束。

CEA在7月28日的公告中表示，过渡至三年制度将减轻房产代理机构与经纪每年续期的行政负担。

续期申请费将改为每三年收取一次，而非每年收取。

执照费与注册费仍将按年收取，以便代理机构与经纪无需在每三年续期时一次缴付大额费用。

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房产代理机构与经纪所缴费用：

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*执照费按房产代理机构规模分档。注：执照费与注册费维持不变，仍按年收取。来源：房地产代理理事会。

ERA新加坡主要执行官林攸明表示，改为三年周期是“合理的进步”。

他还指出，这将为ERA销售团队的长期发展、支持与互动提供更清晰的规划时间表。林攸明亦是新加坡房地产代理协会（SIEA）会长。

持续活跃要求认可多元交易类型

与此同时，新的持续活跃要求旨在维护行业专业水平。

根据该要求，三宗交易可涵盖各类物业的买卖与租赁：组屋、私人住宅、商业物业及工业物业。集体出售以及海外房产的买卖亦获认可。

对大多数房产交易而言，CEA将就已完成交易的每一方认可一名经纪——即代表卖方的经纪计为一宗交易，代表买方的经纪亦计为一宗交易。

不过，对于某些复杂交易，例如集体出售或涉及高端商业或工业物业的交易，CEA或可为交易每一方认可多于一名经纪。具体认可人数将按个案决定。

若经纪在三年周期结束前未能完成至少三宗交易，可参加进修考试；考试将聚焦开展房地产代理工作所必需的实务相关知识。

未能促成至少三宗已完成交易、亦未通过进修考试的经纪，将退出业界。若要重返业界，须重新参加并通过房地产销售员考试。

CEA执行董事陈嘉良表示：“在与业界利益相关方沟通时，他们持续指出，不经常完成交易的房产经纪可能带来风险。”

例如，有人担心这些经纪可能对不断演变的法规、房产交易流程及市场趋势不够熟悉，从而可能无意中影响向客户所提供建议的准确性。

在2021年的一个案例中，一名促成组屋非法分租的房产经纪被处以5000元罚款及五个月停牌。在纪律聆讯中，该经纪声称自己经验不足，且兼职从事房地产代理工作。

陈嘉良说：“由于房产交易是新加坡人所作的最大财务决定之一，因此在将执照与注册有效期延长至三年之际，房产经纪达到新的持续活跃要求尤为重要。”

作为经纪续期条件之一的现有年度持续专业发展（CPD）要求将继续适用。自2026年起，房产经纪须每年完成16个CPD培训时数，以维持注册。

ERA与SIEA的林攸明指出，不宜把较低的交易宗数自动等同于表现欠佳。“部分销售员可能专注于交易周期较长的细分市场，而新经纪往往需要更多时间建立人脉与业务储备，”他补充道。

豁免与宽免

对于持续活跃要求，CEA将对特定群体——包括新入行者及存在特殊情况者——采取灵活处理。

刚入行的房产经纪可获首年豁免，即首年无需完成任何交易，以便其有时间建立技能与客户群。

在其注册期余下两年内，这些新入行者须完成至少两宗交易，或通过进修考试，方可续期注册。

此外，若房产经纪因特殊情况（例如严重健康问题）或正在处理复杂房产交易而无法达到持续活跃要求，CEA可按个案给予宽免。

CEA发言人指出，持续活跃要求设为三年，是为了顾及房产市场波动，例如市场低迷时交易量偏低的时期。

“这使房产经纪有足够时间与弹性达到要求，而不至于被迫过度急于成交，”该发言人补充道。

在林攸明看来，业内可能出现一定流失，主要是已不再实质活跃的经纪。

综合来看，三年续期周期与持续活跃要求，或将使焦点从代理机构人数规模，转向个别经纪的生产力。林攸明认为，这将鼓励代理机构更有意识地投资于经纪发展，并与销售团队保持更紧密的互动。

更透明的行业

房产经纪与消费者普遍关注的问题之一，是不实、虚假、重复及未经授权的房产挂牌广告泛滥。

为应对此问题，CEA将于2027年推出全面平台，以核实网上挂牌的真实性。更多详情将在临近实施时公布。

除了找到合适物业，消费者也需要选择合适的经纪。因此，CEA亦在研究是否在公共登记册上公布消费者对其房产经纪的评分，同时让消费者更便捷地查阅登记册。

另一项潜在的长期措施，是要求经纪与客户在开始工作前签署房地产代理协议，并披露经纪向谁收取佣金。

孙雪玲指出：“签署协议可让各方更清晰，并防止后续纠纷。”

CEA亦计划就代理机构情况对经纪进行调查。孙雪玲补充道：“对于现有房产经纪，我们希望更好地了解其所属代理机构如何支持他们。”

组屋转售挂牌

与此同时，HDB正研究是否将其转售组屋挂牌服务定为转售组屋的默认挂牌平台，并将在未来数月收集买家、卖家及经纪的反馈。

若付诸实施，或可提升透明度，协助买卖双方作出知情决定。

此举并非旨在取代现有房产门户网站。房产经纪与卖家仍可继续在其他平台刊登广告。

目前，房产经纪与卖家并无强制须在转售组屋挂牌服务上挂牌。