Professional training and development at C21

At C21, we believe that human capital is paramount to our success. To maintain competitiveness, innovation and relevance in the market, C21 aspires to provide the best training and development programs. Hence, regular training and development programs of different topics are provided year-round.

Our Service Philosophy

Our service philosophy emphasizes always placing our clients first. Their satisfaction is a key benchmark for how we measure our success. With this in mind, our training focuses on equipping our agents with the best knowledge, skills, attitudes and perspectives so that they can excel in serving their clients.

Salesperson's Licence or Estate Agent's Licence

To be granted a salesperson's licence or an estate agent's licence, an applicant must:

  • have attained the age of 18 years at the date of application;
  • have completed an educational level of Form 5 of secondary education or its equivalent;
  • have passed the relevant qualifying examination in the 12 months immediately prior to the application; and
  • be considered a fit-and-proper person to hold a licence

Qualifying Examinations

There are two different Qualifying Examinations:

  • - Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE)
  • - Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE)

A candidate who passes the EAQE may apply for either an estate agent’s licence (individual) or a salesperson’s licence. A candidate who passes the SQE can apply for a salesperson’s licence only. Successful candidates must submit their licence applications within 12 months of the date of issuance of the Result Slip; otherwise, the results will be invalid for licensing purposes.

The Qualifying Examinations are administered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). Both the EAQE and SQE are in multiple-choice format. Candidates can take the examination in either English or Chinese by indicating his choice in the Entry Form.

Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE)

The format of the EAQE is as follows:

  • Part I: 30 questions (carries 60 marks)
  • Part II: 20 questions, based on one or two case studies (carries 40 marks)

To pass the examination, candidates must pass both Part I and Part II. The pass mark is 60%. Hence, candidates of the EAQE must score at least 36 marks in Part I and 24 in Part II respectively in order to pass the EAQE.

The duration of the examination is 3 hours.

The examination fee is $800.


Syllabus of the Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE)
  • Part 1 Introduction to the real estate agency trade in Hong Kong
  • Part 2 Estate Agents Ordinance and estate agency practice
  • Part 3 Laws governing estate agency practice and conveyancing procedures
  • Part 4 Land registration, land search & property-related information systems
  • Part 5 Building-related knowledge, property classification & property management
  • Part 6 Principles and practice of property valuation
  • Part 7 Leasing and tenancy matters
  • Part 8 Effective agency management and supervision of salespersons to ensure compliance

Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE)

The format of the SQE is as follows:

  • Part I: 40 questions (carries 80 marks)
  • Part II: 10 questions, based on one or two case studies (carries 20 marks)

To pass the examination, candidates must pass both Part I and Part II. The pass mark is 60%. Hence, candidates of the SQE must score at least 48 marks in Part I and 12 in Part II respectively in order to pass the SQE.

The duration of the examination is 2 hours 30 minutes.

The examination fee is $550.


Syllabus of the Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE)
  • Part 1 Introduction to the real estate agency trade in Hong Kong
  • Part 2 Estate Agents Ordinance and estate agency practice
  • Part 3 Laws governing estate agency practice and conveyancing procedures
  • Part 4 Land registration, land search & property-related information systems
  • Part 5 Building-related knowledge, property classification & property management
  • Part 7 Leasing and tenancy matters

* All the examination and licensing information given above are for reference only. Candidates should visit the website of Estate Agents Authority for the latest information.

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