Selling or buying an HDB resale flat is technically something you can do without a property agent.
HDB provides the resale process through the HDB Flat Portal, and the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) even publishes guidance for owners who want to sell on their own. But there is a considerable difference between being able to complete the paperwork yourself and wanting to handle pricing, listing photography, viewings, negotiations, timelines, buyer eligibility and your next property purchase at the same time.
For many households, particularly those selling one flat and buying another, a good HDB resale agent earns their fee by making that sequence much less messy. The difficult part is choosing one.
Singapore had 36,816 registered property agents across 997 property agencies as of 1 January 2026, according to CEA. The four largest agencies alone — PropNex, ERA, Huttons and OrangeTee — account for tens of thousands of agents.
Rather than simply listing the biggest names, we looked for individual agents with verifiable HDB resale experience, recent transaction activity, HDB-specific recognition and publicly available client or transaction records.
Quick Answer: Who Are the Best HDB Resale Property Agents in Singapore?
Our current shortlist is:
Best overall for a strong HDB resale track record: Kavin Kuah, ERA
Best for North Singapore HDB resale: Alvin Toh, PropNex
Best dedicated HDB specialist: Taufik Batisah, Huttons
Best emerging HDB specialist: Kevin Sangju, ERA
Best for sellers who also need to buy their next HDB: Jax Lim, OrangeTee
Best experienced HDB-focused agent: Sunny Sin, OrangeTee
Best buyer-focused option: Vianna Tan, Huttons
There is no single property agent who is automatically best for every HDB owner.
Someone selling a five-room flat in Woodlands may benefit more from an agent with substantial North-region transaction experience than an award-winning agent who primarily sells central condominiums.
That is why actual HDB transaction history matters more than a long list of generic property awards.
Best HDB Resale Agents in Singapore at a Glance
| Property agent | Agency | CEA registration | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavin Kuah | ERA | R043039D | Overall HDB resale track record |
| Alvin Toh | PropNex | R060985H | Woodlands, Yishun and Sembawang |
| Taufik Batisah | Huttons | R061709E | HDB-focused resale work |
| Kevin Sangju | ERA | R067747I | Recent HDB resale performance |
| Jax Lim | OrangeTee | R066794D | Sell-and-buy HDB journeys |
| Sunny Sin | OrangeTee | R014835D | Long HDB resale experience |
| Vianna Tan | Huttons | R044470J | HDB resale buyers |
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1. Kavin Kuah — ERA Realty Network
Best for: The strongest overall verified resale track record
Agency: ERA Realty Network
CEA registration: R043039D
Kavin Kuah stands out because his resale activity is unusually substantial even by the standards of a major agency.
ERA’s own agent profile listed him as its #1 Top Resale Achiever for HDB in September 2026, alongside #1 positions for overall resale, listings and transactions that month.
Independent analysis of CEA transaction records also puts the scale into perspective. OpenProperty recorded more than 3,200 CEA transaction entries since 2017, with 62.6% of his activity over the latest 24-month period involving HDB properties. Most of his overall sales-side activity has also been seller representation.
Another independent 2026 ranking based on recorded transaction activity placed him first for HDB resale during its measured period.
Editor’s Verdict
If we were shortlisting purely from demonstrable volume and recent resale activity, Kavin Kuah would be difficult to overlook.
That does not automatically mean he is the right agent for every seller. Very high-volume agents may work with teams, so we would specifically ask who will personally handle photography, viewings, negotiations and updates before signing an agreement.
But the underlying resale experience is considerably easier to verify here than with agents whose marketing revolves primarily around testimonials and awards.
Our pick for: Best Overall HDB Resale Agent
2. Alvin Toh — PropNex Realty
Best for: HDB resale in Woodlands, Yishun and Sembawang
Agency: PropNex Realty
CEA registration: R060985H
Alvin Toh is an especially interesting option for homeowners in the north.
PropNex currently reports 129 transactions in the last three years on his profile, along with a 5.0 rating from 15 reviews. He was also named a Top HDB Transactor in March 2026 by the agency.
More importantly, the underlying transaction pattern is highly relevant to this particular guide.
Public CEA-derived transaction data shows substantial HDB activity in Woodlands, Yishun and Sembawang, including rankings among the more active HDB resale agents in those towns over the latest 12-month period.
Another analysis of his public records shows 195 HDB transactions among 219 recorded transactions in its dataset, with Sembawang, Woodlands and Yishun accounting for most of the activity.
Editor’s Verdict
This is exactly why we would not simply recommend the most famous agent in Singapore.
If you are selling in Sembawang, Woodlands or Yishun, an agent who repeatedly works those markets can understand the differences between blocks, flat types, nearby developments and actual recent buyer behaviour far better than someone whose main business comes from luxury condos.
Alvin Toh is therefore one of our more geographically specific picks.
Our pick for: Best HDB Resale Agent in North Singapore
3. Taufik Batisah — Huttons Asia
Best for: An agent whose transaction history is heavily concentrated in HDB
Agency: Huttons Asia
CEA registration: R061709E
Taufik Batisah has one of the clearest HDB specialisations on this list.
Huttons currently names him its #1 Top Sales agent for HDB, ahead of the second- and third-ranked agents in that category.
His transaction history supports that positioning. Public CEA-derived data shows hundreds of recorded transactions since 2020, with activity strongly concentrated in HDB. One dataset attributes approximately 97% of his recorded property deals to HDB properties, while recent transactions span towns including Tampines, Jurong East, Sengkang, Pasir Ris, Punggol and Bedok.
PropertyGuru also currently records 121 transactions in the last three years under his profile.
Editor’s Verdict
Taufik makes the shortlist because HDB is not merely one line in a long list of property types he handles.
His publicly visible history suggests a practice genuinely weighted towards public-housing transactions, across both buyer and seller representation.
That is useful if you want an agent familiar with the peculiarities of HDB transactions rather than somebody whose marketing is mainly centred around condo launches and investment property.
Our pick for: Best Dedicated HDB Specialist
4. Kevin Sangju — ERA Realty Network
Best for: A newer agent with strong recent HDB resale recognition
Agency: ERA Realty Network
CEA registration: R067747I
Kevin Sangju has a shorter track record than some of the agents above, but his recent HDB-specific results are notable.
ERA lists him as its 2025 Overall Top Resale Achiever – HDB, as well as the agency’s Q1, Q2 and Q3 Top Resale Achiever for HDB that year. He also held the overall HDB resale-achiever title for 2024.
His public reviews include both HDB buyers and sellers, with clients specifically discussing property shortlisting, negotiation, HDB eligibility considerations and navigating purchases.
Editor’s Verdict
Kevin is the pick we would consider if you want somebody with very recent HDB-specific momentum rather than simply decades in the industry.
The downside is obvious: he does not yet have the extraordinarily long transaction history of agents such as Kavin Kuah.
But repeated HDB-specific recognition across consecutive years makes him worth interviewing rather than dismissing purely because he is newer.
Our pick for: Best Emerging HDB Resale Agent
5. Jax Lim — OrangeTee & Tie
Best for: Owners selling one HDB and buying another
Agency: OrangeTee & Tie
CEA registration: R066794D
Jax Lim’s profile is particularly relevant to the very common situation where someone is not simply selling a flat, but trying to sell and buy within the same property journey.
Recent verified reviews on OrangeTee’s own platform include a client who said Jax helped sell their flat within two months while subsequently securing a five-room flat without Cash Over Valuation. Another 2026 seller review reported selling above the HDB valuation. These are individual customer accounts rather than guarantees of what another property can achieve, but they provide useful evidence of the type of work he is currently doing.
His recent professional training also includes HDB financial planning, HDB resale buyer case studies and HDB selling calculations.
Editor’s Verdict
The tricky part of many resale transactions is not getting the flat onto PropertyGuru.
It is managing two transactions at once.
Sale proceeds, CPF refunds, loan eligibility, completion dates, temporary accommodation, extensions of stay and the timing of the next purchase can all interact.
Jax therefore interests us more as a sell-and-buy candidate than simply as someone to upload a listing.
Our pick for: Best for HDB Sellers Who Are Also Buying
6. Sunny Sin — OrangeTee & Tie
Best for: Long-standing HDB resale experience
Agency: OrangeTee & Tie
CEA registration: R014835D
Sunny Sin states that he has worked in Singapore real estate since 2008, with HDB resale listed among his principal areas of experience.
His current OrangeTee profile also shows continued HDB-specific professional training, including the Comprehensive HDB Resale Handbook using My Flat Dashboard and training on unusual HDB transaction cases.
That longevity is useful because HDB rules are not static. Financing rules, CPF use, grants, eligibility conditions and resale procedures have changed repeatedly over the years, so experience is most valuable when it is paired with continued updating rather than relying on how transactions worked a decade ago.
Editor’s Verdict
Sunny is one of the more traditional picks on this list.
There are agents with flashier social-media profiles and higher-profile personal brands, but homeowners who prefer someone with many years of transaction experience may appreciate that this is not a newly established practice.
Our pick for: Best for Long-Term HDB Resale Experience
7. Vianna Tan — Huttons Asia
Best for: HDB resale buyers
Agency: Huttons Asia
CEA registration: R044470J
Most “best property agent” lists assume the reader is selling, but the reality is that buyers need representation too.
A buyer’s agent should be useful well before the Option to Purchase is issued: shortlisting sensible flats, comparing recent transactions, spotting drawbacks during viewings, assessing asking prices and helping you avoid making an emotional offer simply because a unit has attractive carpentry.
Vianna Tan makes our shortlist because Huttons publishes recent resale-buyer feedback specifically relating to an HDB purchase. The buyer highlighted her advice on pricing, location, overall value and negotiation during the transaction.
Editor’s Verdict
We would especially consider Vianna if you are a first-time resale buyer and would rather have someone representing your side of the transaction.
A listing agent works for the seller. That sounds obvious, but buyers sometimes treat the seller’s agent as though that person is also advising them on whether the asking price represents good value. They are not your representative.
Our pick for: Best HDB Resale Buyer’s Agent
How We Chose the Best HDB Property Agents in Singapore
There is no credible way to declare a property agent “the best” simply by counting Google reviews.
For this guide, we gave substantially more weight to verifiable property activity.
We considered:
- current CEA registration;
- publicly available HDB resale transaction history;
- how much of the agent’s work appears to involve HDB rather than other property types;
- recent HDB transaction activity;
- HDB-specific awards or agency recognition;
- seller versus buyer experience;
- geographic concentration where useful;
- recent professional training relating to HDB transactions;
- publicly available client feedback;
- and whether there was enough evidence to explain why we were recommending the agent.
CEA itself encourages consumers to use its Public Register to examine an agent’s registration, residential transaction records, awards and disciplinary history before appointing them.
We would strongly recommend doing exactly that for anyone you are considering — including every person on this list.
Fact-checked: 12 November 2026.
Why We Have Listed Individual Agents Instead of Agencies
PropNex is currently Singapore’s largest property agency, with 13,945 agents as of 1 January 2026. ERA has 8,427, Huttons 5,760 and OrangeTee 2,518.
Those numbers tell you something about scale, but they tell you very little about who should sell your four-room flat.
Two agents under the same agency can have completely different levels of experience, neighbourhood knowledge, responsiveness and marketing methods.
For HDB resale, we think choosing the individual salesperson first and the agency second makes considerably more sense.
How Do I Check Whether an HDB Property Agent Is Legitimate?
Use the CEA Public Register.
Every person carrying out estate agency work in Singapore must be registered with CEA through a licensed property agency. Registered agents have an individual registration number beginning with “R”.
The register lets you check:
- whether the agent’s registration is valid;
- their agency;
- HDB and private-property transaction records;
- whether they represented buyers or sellers;
- awards;
- and disciplinary records.
CEA specifically advises consumers to search using the agent’s registered phone number where possible. If the phone number you are dealing with does not return the expected agent profile, treat that as a warning sign.
Can I See How Many HDB Flats an Agent Has Actually Sold?
Yes.
CEA publishes residential transaction records through its Public Register.
For HDB resale flats, the transaction information is supplied by HDB. The current register includes completed transaction records from the latest 36 months, while older historical records from 2017 onwards are available through government data sources.
This is one of the best ways to separate genuine HDB specialists from agents whose websites simply say they “specialise” in everything.
Do I Need a Property Agent to Sell an HDB Flat?
No.
HDB owners can sell their flat themselves.
The process begins with registering an Intent to Sell, after which eligible sellers can list through channels including HDB’s Resale Flat Listing service. Once the buyer exercises the Option to Purchase, both parties submit their resale applications and complete the subsequent HDB steps.
CEA itself provides a guide for people who choose to transact without an agent.
The question is therefore not whether an agent is legally required.
It is whether the marketing, viewings, negotiation, paperwork and timeline management are worth outsourcing for your particular situation.
Is It Worth Using a Property Agent to Sell an HDB?
It can be, particularly if:
- you are simultaneously buying another property;
- you have never sold an HDB flat before;
- you are uncertain about the appropriate asking price;
- you do not want to coordinate viewings yourself;
- there are eligibility or timeline complications;
- you want someone to negotiate on your behalf;
- or you simply do not have time to manage a sale.
The value becomes less obvious if you already understand the process, are comfortable negotiating and have a very straightforward transaction.
Selling without an agent is a legitimate option, not something homeowners should be made to feel incapable of doing.
How Much Commission Does an HDB Property Agent Charge?
There is no government-fixed property-agent commission in Singapore.
CEA expressly states that commissions are not fixed and that consumers are free to negotiate the amount or percentage with their property agent. The agreed commission should be documented using CEA’s prescribed Estate Agency Agreement. You should also establish whether GST is included or added separately; only GST-registered property agencies can charge GST.
This matters when comparing agents.
Do not assume that an agent quoting a higher percentage will necessarily produce a higher selling price, but equally, choosing solely because someone offers the cheapest commission can be a false economy.
Ask what is actually included.
What Should an HDB Seller Ask a Property Agent Before Hiring Them?
We would ask:
How many HDB resale transactions have you completed recently?
Then ask how many were in your town and flat type.
A person who has closed 30 five-room HDB transactions recently may be much more relevant to you than someone with 300 property transactions mainly involving new-launch condominiums.
Will you personally handle my listing?
This is especially important with high-volume agents and large teams.
How did you arrive at your recommended asking price?
The answer should involve actual comparable transactions and current competing listings — not simply “I think we can try high first.”
How will you market the flat?
Ask about photography, property portals, video, social media, existing buyer databases and viewing strategy.
How often will I receive updates?
You should not need to chase your agent to learn that nobody viewed your flat all week.
Who negotiates offers?
Again, confirm whether it is the agent you hired or another team member.
What exactly is your commission?
Get the percentage, GST treatment and payment terms in writing.
Should I Choose an HDB Agent Based on Their Number of Transactions?
Transaction volume is useful evidence, but it is not the entire answer.
A high-volume agent has probably encountered more unusual timelines, negotiations and buyer situations.
On the other hand, volume can also mean you become one listing among many.
We would use transaction records as a screening tool, then interview the agent.
Ask who will actually handle the work and how frequently you will communicate.
Should I Use an Agent Who Specialises in My HDB Town?
It can help.
HDB towns are not interchangeable.
Two superficially similar four-room flats can command different buyer interest depending on remaining lease, floor level, school proximity, MRT access, block position, renovation condition and even which part of a large town they sit in.
This is why we highlighted Alvin Toh’s concentration in Woodlands, Yishun and Sembawang rather than merely saying he has handled “many properties”.
Local repetition can be useful.
It should not, however, replace basic competence.
Is a Seller’s Agent Also Representing the Buyer?
No.
If an agent is appointed to represent the seller, the seller is the client whose interests that agent represents.
CEA prohibits dual representation in the same property transaction: the same salesperson cannot represent both buyer and seller in the transaction.
A buyer who wants professional representation should therefore engage their own agent rather than assuming the seller’s agent will advise both parties neutrally.
What Is the Best HDB Property Agency in Singapore?
There is no single agency we would call best for every resale transaction.
By number of registered agents, the largest agencies as of 1 January 2026 are:
- PropNex Realty — 13,945 agents
- ERA Realty Network — 8,427
- Huttons Asia — 5,760
- OrangeTee & Tie — 2,518
- SRI — 1,621
These are CEA’s official 2026 figures.
All four of the largest firms have substantial HDB operations.
We would nevertheless choose the agent, not the logo on the agent’s name card.
Our Verdict: Who Is the Best Property Agent for HDB Resale in Singapore?
For the strongest combination of HDB resale volume, recent activity and independently verifiable transaction history, our overall pick is Kavin Kuah of ERA.
For homeowners in Woodlands, Yishun and Sembawang, we would particularly shortlist Alvin Toh of PropNex because of the concentration of his HDB transactions in the north.
For a particularly HDB-focused practice, Taufik Batisah of Huttons stands out, while Kevin Sangju of ERA is worth considering as a more recent HDB resale specialist with strong agency recognition.
But this is one category where we would not simply call the first person in a ranking.
Interview two or three agents, check their CEA records yourself, and ask to see recent transactions involving flats genuinely comparable to yours.
And pay close attention to whether the agent spends the first conversation explaining how they will sell your home — or mainly explaining how successful they are. The former is generally much more useful.
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