在新加坡开始房地产经纪机构
With Singapore emerging as one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, the property market is heating up and there is a robust demand for both residential as well commercial space. Singapore’s position as a business and financial hub, its stronger than expected economic recovery, and a buoyant employment market has led to a sharp rise in market optimism. Foreign investors, entrepreneurs and business professionals are snapping up residential units either for owner-occupation or as an investment vehicle. The property rental market in Singapore has also risen sharply, owing to the constant influx of foreigners.
Under the current legislation, all real estate agencies must obtain a license from the Council of Estate Agencies (CEA) prior to commencing estate agency work, either for local or foreign properties, in Singapore. Individuals carrying out estate agency work in Singapore must be registered with the CEA through the estate agency that they work for.
This guide provides an overview of the licensing requirements for real estate agencies.
房地产代理设置：关键事实和要求
- According to the Estate Agents Act, all real estate agencies i.e. sole-proprietorships, partnerships, or a private limited company that are involved in carrying out estate agency work in Singapore either for local or foreign properties must be licensed by the Council of Estate Agencies.
- 对于房地产代理工作的人需要通过房地产公司注册自己，通过他所作的房地产公司。
- Licensing criteria for real estate agencies include the following:
- 该业务必须在新加坡公司注册商，ACRA是ACRA的新加坡私人有限公司，伙伴关系或独资企业。
- 房地产代理必须任命一名关键行政官（KEO），他不是未审议的破产;没有被判犯有任何国家的欺诈，不诚实或违反信托职责;谁没有在滥用药物法案或刑法法案下签下拘留或警察监督令。此外，Keo必须：
- Have a minimum of 4 GCE ‘O’ Levels passes or equivalent;
- Have passed an industry examination i.e. Common Examination for House Agents (CEHA) or Real Estate Agency (REA) exam, or equivalent;
- Either be a sole-proprietor, director or partner of the estate agency;
- 不与另一个房地产机构注册或成为一个机构的现有被登记;
- Possess at least 3 years of working experience under a Singapore licensed real-estate agency;
- 在过去的3年里，在新加坡完成了至少30个房地产交易，或者有足够的经验，以管理房地产经纪人作为执行董事或合作伙伴，首席执行官或独资企业;
- 此前没有唯一的Propriotior，Keo，董事或房地产代理的伙伴，其许可被撤销。
- 遗产代理或其主要成员或雇员的任何一个关键员工都不应该持有金钱贷款人的许可或成为持牌货币贷款人的一部分。
- 房地产代理必须符合适合和适当的标准，即不破产，也没有被判犯有欺诈，不诚实或违反信托职责。
- 该机构必须拥有有效的专业赔偿保险单，涵盖其所雇用的业务和所有房地产经纪人。
- 原子能机构必须有标准的经营程序和培训和监督房地产代理，投诉处理和争议解决，广告和印刷宣传资料，保护客户信息和服务标准的行动。
- 每个房地产代理必须按照CEA所设定的指导方针向每个房地产代理发出房地产代理卡。
- 由房地产机构雇用的个别房地产代理商必须履行以下注册标准：
- 必须至少21岁;
- 必须至少有4个GCE'o'级别或同等;
- 应该通过一个行业考试即再保险吗al Estate Salesperson (RES) exam or equivalent;
- Should be registered with only one licensed real-estate agency at any point in time;
- Must not be a licensed moneylender or an employee of a licensed moneylender;
- Must not be an existing licensee or Key Executive Officer (KEO) of another real estate agency;
- Must undertake mandatory continuing professional development of at-least six hours per year;
- 必须在专业的赔偿保险下充分涵盖至少一年的注册日期有效;
- 不得违约与中央公积金委员会的Medisave捐款;
- 必须满足合适和适当的标准，例如不是未被判定的破产;没有被判犯有任何国家的欺诈，不诚实或违反信托职责;在滥用毒品法案，刑法法案或地产代理法案的滥用下，不应待拘留或警察监督令;
- 所有练习遗产代理商必须在营运代理工作时佩戴代理人身份证。
Real Estate Agency License: Application Procedure
The real estate agency license application procedure involves submitting the following documents and information to the Council of Estate Agencies (CEA):
- A copy of the company’s Business Profile (can be obtained from ACRA for a nominal fee);
- 房地产代理专业赔偿保险的封面笔记或政策时间表的副本，在申请之日起至少1年的保险证明有效期;
- 以ACRA注册的房地产机构名称;
- 业务的注册号码;
- 视情况而定，关键行政人员，董事，唯一所有者或合作伙伴的个人详情;
- 在过去三年中结束的30个销售/租赁交易的详细信息。
请注意，申请必须由任命的主要执行官（Keo）提交，如首席执行官，COO或MD。一旦Keo提交了必要的文件并假设所有文件有序，将发送电子邮件通知，指出申请已获得批准。没有颁发许可证的硬拷贝。可以通过登录CEA网站下载和打印软副本。处理申请需要大约4-6周。
The annual license fee for real estate agencies varies from S$300-S$3,000 depending upon the number of real estate agents employed. The application fee for a new license or renewal of an existing license is S$107 and is payable annually irrespective of the fact that the license may be valid for more than one year.
雇用的每个房地产经纪人的年度登记费是230澳元，新登记或续签每个房地产经纪人的登记的申请费是54美元。请注意，每次房地产代理商交换公司的每次都会支付年度登记费和申请费。
节省时间和资源
If you follow the real estate agency licensing procedure and comply with the documentation requirements, there is no reason for your application to be rejected. As of March2016, the CEA had licensed 1,372 real estate agencies and had registered 30,423 active real estate agents. Although you can apply for a license on your own, it is advisable to engage a professional services firm to save time and resources.