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The New Real Estate Agent’s Roadmap: What You Should Be Doing at 3, 6 and 9 Months (2026)
By Stuart Chng  •  June 5, 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions about becoming a real estate agent in Singapore is that success happens immediately after passing the RES examination. Many new agents enter the industry expecting quick results, only to discover that real estate is a business built on trust, consistency, and relationships. The first year can feel particularly challenging because there is no fixed salary, no guaranteed leads, and no manager assigning clients to you (find out how you can curb this here). The good news is that most successful agents follow a surprisingly similar progression. The milestones may vary, but the foundations remain largely the same. Here's a realistic roadmap for what new real estate agents should focus on during their first nine months. The First 3 Months: Build Your Foundation The first mistake many new agents make is obsessing over transactions. At this stage, your priority should not be closing deals. It should be building the systems and knowledge that make future deals possible....
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By Stuart Chng
Stuart Chng, Senior Associate Executive Director of OrangeTee & Tie, is a renowned leader, real estate broker and personality in the real estate industry. He is a licensed real estate agent, team leader, industry trainer and speaker, columnist for several property newsletters and blogs and is often quoted in media interviews on 938FM, Channel 5, PropertyReport, PropertyGuru and other publications. Throughout his career, he has helped many clients grow their wealth through selecting great property investments and managing their portfolios actively. Stuart has also coached many top million dollar producing agents from different real estate agencies in Singapore.
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