How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Kansas
60 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $292, on top of a course starting at $249.
Requirements set by Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Kansas requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires 60 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Kansas uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 110 questions, split 80 national and 30 state. The exam fee is $82.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Kansas charges $0 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $210, paid to Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Kansas requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Kansas Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Kansas require? ▾
Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Kansas real estate license cost? ▾
Kansas charges $292 in state fees: $82 exam fee, $210 application fee, $0 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Kansas? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Kansas real estate exam? ▾
Kansas uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 110 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 30 on Kansas law.