Methodology

How AgentScore works.

AgentScore rates every CEA-registered Singapore property agent from 0 to 100 on actual government transaction records, not advertising spend. Here is exactly how it is built, what it measures, and why no agent can buy a higher position.

The five dimensions

The score is the sum of five weighted dimensions. Seventy of the hundred points come from what an agent has actually transacted; the rest reflects experience and the agency's public review standing.

Volume

30 pts

Total CEA-recorded transactions on a blended curve: log-scaled across the bulk of the market, with the top of the band extended so the most active producers are distinguished from one another rather than all clamping to the maximum.

Recency

25 pts

How recently the agent completed transactions. Recent activity is weighted above historical volume, so a once-busy agent who has gone quiet does not outrank one who is active now.

Diversity

15 pts

The range of property types and areas the agent actively serves, rewarding genuine breadth over a single lucky streak.

Experience

15 pts

Years of recorded market activity in the CEA register.

Reviews

15 pts

Google review rating of the agent's agency, Bayesian-corrected so a 5.0 from 3 reviews does not outrank a 4.6 from 400.

Where the data comes from

  • CEA salesperson transaction records: who transacted what, where and when
  • CEA public register: active registration, agency membership and history
  • URA private property transactions
  • HDB resale transactions via data.gov.sg
  • Google agency review ratings

Recalculated weekly as new CEA data is ingested. Registration status can be confirmed directly on the CEA public register.

Integrity

There is no paid placement and rankings cannot be bought. No input that feeds AgentScore can be purchased, and we are paid the same regardless of which agent a seller chooses. Thin data is shown as thin, never inflated.

Common questions

Can an agent pay to rank higher?

No. There is no paid placement and no factor can be purchased. 70 of the 100 points come from transaction volume, recency, diversity and experience, all drawn from government records. Reviews are 15 points and reflect the agency's public Google rating.

Does a high AgentScore mean an agent is the right one to sell my home?

Not on its own. AgentScore measures total transaction activity, which includes rental leasing and buyer-side deals as well as selling homes for owners. A rental-focused or buyer-side agent can score highly yet rarely sell on behalf of a vendor. For selling, prefer agents with a high share of seller-side sales. Our seller-facing area rankings already tier genuine seller-side agents above buyer-side and rental-heavy ones.

How often is it recalculated?

Weekly, as new CEA transaction data is ingested.