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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Kansas is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
To obtain a Kansas salesperson real estate license, candidates must complete the following steps:
Be at least 18 years old
Complete a background check
Successfully pass the Kansas Salesperson Real Estate Exam
Be sponsored by an actively licensed real estate broker
Submit the licensing application and required fee to the Kansas Real Estate Commission
The amount of time to get your Kansas real estate salesperson license varies due to the number of steps involved. Most complete the requirements within a few months. These include completing education, submitting an application for the license, passing the background check, and taking the licensing exam.
The Kansas Salesperson Real Estate Exam cost $82 for both the state and national sections of the test for first-time applicants. Applicants retaking the exam will pay $75. This is a two-part exam (national and state) totaling 110 questions and the time allotted is 4 hours. The KS specific section is comprised of 30 questions and you are given 90 minutes to complete it. The national section of the test is comprised of 80 questions and 150 minutes are allotted to complete this section.
Note: These costs are subject to be changed by the state at any time.
You can find details on the non-resident application here.
For salespersons, the state of Kansas requires 12 hours of Continuing Education by their first license renewal date and at each subsequent two-year renewal. Of the 12 hours required for renewal, salespersons must complete 3 mandatory hours in the course Required Salesperson and Broker Core. You can view our Continuing Education courses for Kansas real estate sales license here. You can view our full offering for Kansas real estate education here.
Kansas residents may take their real estate Pre-Licensing education online. You can visit the Kansas Real Estate Commission website to confirm if a specific school is approved as an online educator.
Felons can receive a real estate license in Kansas, but the candidate's criminal record must be reviewed and approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission.
In order to become a licensed real estate agent in Kansas, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or a GED.
It's difficult to determine an "average salary" of a real estate agent in Kansas. According to Indeed.com, full-time Kansas agents average $70k annually.
To become a real estate agent in Kansas, applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
You can schedule your Kansas real estate examination by visiting the Pearson Vue website.
Kansas students are required to take two 30-hour Pre-Licensing courses: the 30-Hour Principles of Real Estate course and the 30-Hour Real Estate Practice course.
The cost of the education portion of real estate licensure in Kansas is as low as almost anywhere in the country. Some students are able to find their Pre-Licensing courses for as low as $200. There are additional fees for the license application. See the KREK real estate commission website for all up-to-date information.
Kansas does not offer state-specific reciprocity, but existing agents can use their previous education and experience to speed up the licensing process. Out-of-state applicants only need to pass the Kansas state licensing exam as the National portion is waived for existing agents. Agents should learn as much as they can about reciprocity to streamline the application process. Personalized questions related to reciprocity can also be directed to the Kansas Real Estate Commission.
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