Question 1

What is the Form 5 - Exclusive Estate Agency Agreement for the Sale of Residential Property?

Accepted Answer

Exclusively engages an estate agent to introduce a buyer for a seller (max 3-month validity). Fill the details below and export the completed CEA Form 5. The prescribed wording is never altered — your entries are overlaid onto the official document. Signatures and initials are added by hand after printing.

Question 2

How do I fill in the Form 5 - Exclusive Estate Agency Agreement for the Sale of Residential Property on PropKaki?

Accepted Answer

Enter the details in the fields on this page, then click "Download filled PDF". PropKaki overlays your entries onto the official prescribed template and gives you the completed PDF — ready to print and sign. The form's prescribed wording is never altered.

Question 3

Will the completed form look exactly like the official template?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PropKaki overlays your entries onto the original PDF template. The prescribed wording, layout, footers, and page numbering remain exactly as the official version — only the blank fields you fill in get populated.

Question 4

Can I sign this form electronically?

Accepted Answer

PropKaki produces a completed PDF with signature lines left blank. Signatures are added by hand after printing, or you can use your own e-signature tool (DocuSign, Adobe Sign, etc.) before sharing the document.

Question 5

Does PropKaki store the information I enter?

Accepted Answer

No. Your entries stay in your browser session — PropKaki generates the completed document on the fly and does not retain a copy of what you typed. Close the tab and the data is gone.

Question 6

Are CEA estate agency agreements mandatory in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the Estate Agents Act and CEA's regulations, any estate agency work in Singapore must be carried out under a written estate agency agreement using the prescribed CEA form (Forms 1–8). These forms cover sale, purchase, and lease transactions, with non-exclusive (Forms 1–4) and exclusive (Forms 5–8) variants.

Question 7

What's the difference between an exclusive and a non-exclusive estate agency agreement?

Accepted Answer

In a non-exclusive agreement (Forms 1–4), the client may engage multiple agents on the same transaction; commission is paid only to whoever closes the deal. In an exclusive agreement (Forms 5–8), only the appointed agent has the right to act for the client during the agreement period; commission is payable to that agent even if the client closes the deal through another channel during the exclusive period.

Question 8

What does this form do specifically?

Accepted Answer

This form (Form 5 - Exclusive Estate Agency Agreement for the Sale of Residential Property) is the CEA-prescribed agreement between the seller and their property agent for a sale transaction, on an exclusive basis. It sets out the commission, scope of work, duration, and termination rights.

Question 9

How long does an estate agency agreement last?

Accepted Answer

The duration is set in the agreement itself and is negotiable. Exclusive arrangements (Forms 5–8) often run for a fixed term such as 3 months; non-exclusive arrangements may be open-ended or for a specified term. The agreement also sets out each party's termination rights.

Form 5 - Exclusive Estate Agency Agreement for the Sale of Residential Property

Agreement Type & Date

Sellers

Estate Agent

The Property

Validity Period

Expected Sale Price

Commission & GST

Disclosure & Terms

Signatory

Interpreter (if used)

Export completed form

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