hedgehunter wrote:Hi
My wife is currently on a DP but is keen to get out to work. It seems that it is quite difficult to find well paid jobs though and therefore she is looking to go it alone. One idea she is toying with is jumping on the property agent ladder, targetting expats in particular and trying to offer a no nonsense service which seems to be a real hot topic at the moment.
Can any of you more experienced people answer the following for us please:
-How easy would it be to get EP seeing as she is a DP now? All she needs is the prospective employer to file for a Letter of Consent from MOM and Bob's her Uncle. It's duration, however, will be tied to your own EP.
-could she run her own business on an EP or do you need to be a PR? She would need to be a PR or file entrepass route and become a PR through the approved company. See the Sticky at the top of this forum with regards to Entrepasses by Strong Eagle
-Are there any certs or courses that are pre-req for property agents in Singapore - i.e. can anyone do it?
-Does anyone think this is a good idea?
I leave the last two for somebody else.
Thx
hedgehunter wrote:Hi
My wife is currently on a DP but is keen to get out to work. It seems that it is quite difficult to find well paid jobs though and therefore she is looking to go it alone. One idea she is toying with is jumping on the property agent ladder, targetting expats in particular and trying to offer a no nonsense service which seems to be a real hot topic at the moment.
Can any of you more experienced people answer the following for us please:
-How easy would it be to get EP seeing as she is a DP now?
-could she run her own business on an EP or do you need to be a PR?
-Are there any certs or courses that are pre-req for property agents in Singapore - i.e. can anyone do it?
U will need a CEHA cert by 2008. Min educational qualification is O level. That is the standard lay down if You are planning to go into HDB sales, however, this does not apply to private property agents.
-Does anyone think this is a good idea?
That would have to depend on whether Your wife fit the bill anot. In this field, there's people working till their last breath and there's people whom left within a few weeks time. but all these goes down to Hardwork and connection.
Thx
I've actually just been contacted by a friend of mine here, who is also an agent..There are loads of expat agents too..its not at all difficult to do the course..but it can't be worth much credibility for 600$.. I was under the impression it would take at least a year...,not a few weeks.QualityMana wrote:Hi hedgehunter: My 5 cents worth:
I suggest your wife attend any of the free career seminars held by the real estate companies and pose them your questions. You can easily get the info on the seminar dates and times (available almost every week). Also give your wife a good opportunity to choose the Real Estate company she'd like to work with. I don't think she'll be the first expat to do this. I'm sure there are already others in the market.
Good luck!
Just wondering if you have sorted the problem out for your wife? Which Country is she from? It is quite easy to change, from DP to EP or even the business pass...providing the critera is followed.hedgehunter wrote:Hi
My wife is currently on a DP but is keen to get out to work. It seems that it is quite difficult to find well paid jobs though and therefore she is looking to go it alone. One idea she is toying with is jumping on the property agent ladder, targetting expats in particular and trying to offer a no nonsense service which seems to be a real hot topic at the moment.
Can any of you more experienced people answer the following for us please:
-How easy would it be to get EP seeing as she is a DP now?
-could she run her own business on an EP or do you need to be a PR?
-Are there any certs or courses that are pre-req for property agents in Singapore - i.e. can anyone do it?
-Does anyone think this is a good idea?
Thx
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