The SQE is the entry examination for anyone who wants a salesperson’s licence and a front-line career in Hong Kong’s real estate trade. It tests practical knowledge of estate agency law, regulations and day-to-day practice, with a lighter syllabus than the EAQE.
The SQE is the entry examination for anyone who wants a salesperson’s licence and a front-line career in Hong Kong’s real estate trade. It tests practical knowledge of estate agency law, regulations and day-to-day practice, with a lighter syllabus than the EAQE.
A single 2h30m exam of 50 MCQs in two parts: Part I has 40 standalone questions (80 marks); Part II has 10 case-study questions (20 marks). Offered paper-based or computer-based, in English or Traditional Chinese.
Individuals who wish to become a licensed estate agency salesperson — the entry-level qualification for front-line property agents working under a licensed estate agent. Those aiming for the higher licence should sit the EAQE.
40 standalone MCQs (80 marks) on estate agency law, the Estate Agents Ordinance and subsidiary legislation, and general practice. Pass needs ≥ 48 marks.
10 case-study MCQs (20 marks) testing your ability to apply estate agency law and practice to realistic scenarios. Pass needs ≥ 12 marks.
Study the EAA “Study Guide to Estate Agency Law and Practice” — the SQE covers Parts 1–5 and Part 7.
Know the Estate Agents Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation thoroughly.
Practise the Part II case studies; applying the law to scenarios is harder than recalling facts.
You must pass BOTH parts separately (48/80 and 12/20), not just reach 60% overall.
Use official sample questions, and consider the computer-based format for faster results.