Real Estate Exam Registration Guide: Notes for Real Estate Exam Registration

June 2, 2021

 

In addition to seats in prestigious schools and university admissions, Hong Kong also has another “competitive” quota – acquiring a spot for real estate examinations. Generally, you can sign up at 9 o’clock in the morning on the day of registration, but the slots are normally full within a few minutes. The real estate examination is organized by the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge. The real estate exam is divided into 2 different exams – Estate Agent Qualifying Examination (EAQE) and Salesperson Qualifying Examination(SQE). For elaboration of the differences between EAQE and SQE, please refer to What is the difference between an estate agent and a real estate salesperson?

 

Where to register

Students can register on PEAK’s website:

https://www.peak.edu.hk/exam/en/page.php?id=575661

 

Examination Fee

EAQE Each Session HKD$800
SQE Each Session HKD$550

 

Exam hours, number of questions

 

Part 1  Part 2  Duration
EAQE 30 independent exam questions 20 exam questions (based on one to two case studies or land searches) 3 hours
SQE 40 independent exam questions 10 exam questions (based on one or two land searches and/or case analysis) 2 hours 30 minutes

 

The computer-based exam and the paper-based exam have the same test scope and exam format.Only the exam medium is different.

 

Exam Pass Score

For both EAQE and SQE, candidates shall pass Part 1 and Part 2 respectively in order to pass the entire exam. The pass grade is 60% in each part

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Exam threshold

 

There are no thresholds for age, education, work experience, or professional qualifications to apply for the real estate exam. Taking the exam and getting a passing result is just one of the licensing conditions. Passing the exam does not mean successfully obtaining a license. Passing the exam does not mean that you will be able to successfully apply for a license. Passing the exam and applying for a license are two different things.

 

As for the conditions for applying for a real estate license, you need to reference The Real Estate Examination is not Held by the Estate Agent Authority ? Top 5 Tips for Entering the Industry.

 

As long as students meet the following points, they can take the exam:

 

  • The students have not passed the relevant exam subjects from12 months prior to exam registration until the exam date.

 

  • To apply for EAQE, you cannot hold a valid real estate agent license or one that will expire within 24 months. 

 

  • Applicants for SQE cannot hold a valid real estate agent or salesperson license or one that will expire within 24 months. 

 

  • Applicants for SQE cannot take more than one SQE exam in the same month. 

 

For details, please refer to: http://www.eaa.org.hk/Portals/0/Sections/Exam/2021/Handbook/CBE_HB_chi.pdf

 

Registration method:

  1. Register online (https://www.peak.edu.hk/exam/econline/eaa/en/)
  2. Register by post 
  3. Register in person / entrust others to register on your behalf

 

Do I need to bring an admission ticket?

 

Yes. Students must present an admission ticket to take the exam.

 

When will the results be announced? 

Computer Exam Written Exam
If the student has not indicated that he/she does not agree to publish their exam results online, you can check the results online on the exam center’s website (www.vtc.edu.hk/cpdc) on the 7th working day after the exam If the student has not indicated that he/she does not agree to publish their exam results online, you can check the results online on the exam center’s website (www.vtc.edu.hk/cpdc) on the 14th working day after the exam
The score notification will be mailed to the candidates on the 7th working day after the exam The score notification will be mailed to the candidates by the exam center 14 working days after the exam

 

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