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What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Kansas real estate salesperson license?

18 years old

19 years old

21 years old

16 years old

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Key Facts: KS Real Estate Exam

110 Q

Exam Length

Pearson VUE KS candidate bulletin

80 + 30

National + State Split

Pearson VUE KS candidate bulletin

70%

Passing Score (Each Section)

KREC

30 hrs

Pre-License Education

KREC licensing requirements

$70

Exam Fee

Pearson VUE KS fee schedule

12 hrs/2yr

CE Renewal Requirement

KREC

Kansas requires a 30-hour Principles of Real Estate pre-license course and passage of the Pearson VUE exam (80 national + 30 state questions, 110 total scored). Both sections require 70% to pass. After passing, candidates must complete a 30-hour Kansas Practice Course before the license is issued. Key Kansas-specific topics include KREC structure and authority, the four BRRETA relationship types (seller's agent, buyer's agent, transaction broker, designated agent), 5-business-day earnest money deposit rule, 3-year record retention, 15-business-day address change notification, and judicial foreclosure.

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1What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Kansas real estate salesperson license?

A.18 years old

B.19 years old

C.21 years old

D.16 years old

Explanation: Kansas requires real estate salesperson applicants to be at least 18 years of age. Unlike Alabama (which requires 19), Kansas follows the more common 18-year minimum used by most states.

2Which agency regulates real estate licensees in Kansas?

A.Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC)

B.Kansas Department of Commerce

C.Kansas Secretary of State

D.Kansas Attorney General

Explanation: The Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate brokers and salespersons in Kansas. KREC enforces the Kansas Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons License Act.

3How many hours of pre-license education are required for a Kansas real estate salesperson license?

A.30 hours

B.60 hours

C.90 hours

D.45 hours

Explanation: Kansas requires 30 hours of a Principles of Real Estate course approved by KREC, completed within one year immediately prior to passing both portions of the exam. This is one of the shorter pre-license requirements nationally.

4What exam vendor administers the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?

A.Pearson VUE

B.PSI

C.Prometric

D.AMP

Explanation: Pearson VUE is the contract vendor for Kansas real estate license exams as of 2025. The Kansas exam consists of an 80-question national (general) portion and a 30-question state-specific portion.

5How many total questions are on the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?

A.110 questions (80 national + 30 state)

B.120 questions (80 national + 40 state)

C.100 questions (60 national + 40 state)

D.150 questions (100 national + 50 state)

Explanation: The Kansas real estate salesperson exam has 110 scored questions: 80 on the national/general portion and 30 on the Kansas state-specific portion. Both sections must be passed separately.

6What is the time limit for the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?

A.4 hours total (2.5 hrs national + 1.5 hrs state)

B.3 hours total

C.5 hours total

D.2 hours total

Explanation: Candidates receive 2.5 hours to complete the national/general exam and 1.5 hours to complete the Kansas state exam, for a total of 4 hours. The two portions are taken separately.

7What is the exam fee for each portion of the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?

A.$70 per portion

B.$50 per portion

C.$100 per portion

D.$85 per portion

Explanation: As of 2025, the fee is $70 per exam (national or state). Candidates who take the combo exam pay $70, and the fingerprint fee is $16. Payments are made to Pearson VUE and are non-refundable.

8Within what period must a Kansas salesperson pass both the national and state exam portions after completing pre-license education?

A.Within 12 months of completing the pre-license course

B.Within 6 months of completing the pre-license course

C.Within 24 months of completing the pre-license course

D.There is no time limit

Explanation: A Kansas salesperson applicant must pass both exam portions within 12 months after completing the 30-hour Principles of Real Estate course. The pre-license course certificate expires and education must be retaken if the exam is not passed within one year.

9After passing the Kansas real estate salesperson exam, what additional course must be completed before a license can be issued?

A.30-hour Kansas Practice Course

B.15-hour brokerage fundamentals course

C.20-hour ethics and law course

D.No additional course is required

Explanation: After passing both exam portions, Kansas salesperson applicants must complete a 30-hour Kansas Practice Course (separate from the pre-license Principles course) before a license can be issued. This post-exam course covers brokerage relationships, advertising, trust accounts, and supervision.

10What background check is required for a Kansas real estate license application?

A.KBI and FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check

B.State police background check only

C.Credit check and background check

D.No background check is required

Explanation: Kansas requires a KBI (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) and FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check for all license applicants. The background check is valid for 6 months, and a fingerprint kit is provided at Pearson VUE test centers.

About the KS Real Estate Exam

The Kansas real estate salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus Kansas-specific topics including KREC licensing regulations, the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (BRRETA), prohibited acts, trust account management, and Kansas-specific license law. The state portion emphasizes KREC authority, BRRETA agency relationships, and prohibited conduct under Kansas statutes.

Questions

110 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours total

Passing Score

70% on each section

Exam Fee

$70 (Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) / Pearson VUE)

KS Real Estate Exam Content Outline

27%

Kansas Licensing & KREC

KREC authority, 30-hr pre-license course, 18+ age requirement, KBI/FBI background check, exam via Pearson VUE, 30-hr post-exam Kansas Practice Course, 12-hr CE/2-yr renewal, reciprocity, non-resident licenses

25%

BRRETA Agency Relationships

Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (K.S.A. 58-30,101 et seq.): four relationship types (seller's agent, buyer's agent, transaction broker, designated agent), default transaction broker presumption, written buyer agency agreement requirement, disclosure duties

21%

Brokerage Activities & Prohibited Acts

Trust fund handling (5-business-day deposit rule), 3-year record retention, place of business requirements, advertising (no blind ads), supervision duties, prohibited acts (misrepresentation, commingling, kickbacks, unlicensed activity), required contract language

27%

National Fundamentals

Property ownership, deeds and title, contracts, financing, fair housing (protected classes), valuation and appraisal, property tax, land use controls, environmental issues, math calculations

How to Pass the KS Real Estate Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70% on each section
Exam length: 110 questions
Time limit: 4 hours total
Exam fee: $70

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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KS Real Estate Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize Kansas exam logistics: 110 scored questions (80 national + 30 state), 70% passing score on each section, $70 fee, Pearson VUE

2Master BRRETA's four relationship types: seller's agent, buyer's agent, transaction broker (the DEFAULT), and designated agent

3Know the 5-business-day rule — earnest money must be deposited into the trust account within 5 business days of acceptance

4Remember the 30-hour Kansas Practice Course requirement — it's required AFTER passing the exam and BEFORE the license is issued

5Study prohibited acts thoroughly: misrepresentation, commingling, net listings, kickbacks, unlicensed practice — all heavily tested

6Kansas uses judicial foreclosure (court-supervised) — remember this contrasts with states using non-judicial (power of sale) foreclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?

The Kansas exam has 110 scored questions: 80 on the national portion and 30 on the Kansas state-specific portion. Both sections must be passed at 70%. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE and costs $70 per portion (or $70 for the combined exam). Total exam time is 4 hours (2.5 hrs national + 1.5 hrs state).

What education is required before the Kansas real estate exam?

Kansas requires a 30-hour Principles of Real Estate pre-license course completed within 1 year prior to the exam. After passing the exam, candidates must also complete a 30-hour Kansas Practice Course before their license is issued. The Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) oversees these requirements.

What is BRRETA in Kansas?

BRRETA stands for the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (K.S.A. 58-30,101 et seq.). It governs agency relationships in Kansas real estate transactions. Kansas licensees may serve as a seller's agent, buyer's agent, transaction broker, or designated agent. The default relationship is transaction broker unless a different relationship is established in writing. A written buyer agency agreement is required before signing an offer (K.S.A. 58-30,103(e)).

What are Kansas continuing education requirements?

Kansas licensees must complete 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years (3 mandatory core hours + 9 elective hours). Licenses are renewed on a 2-year cycle. Kansas also allows reciprocity with other states and offers non-resident licenses, but non-resident applicants must still comply with Kansas licensing requirements.