Kansas
Kansas Real Estate Exam: Complete 2026 Prep Guide
Kansas' real estate salesperson exam covers national content plus KS-specific topics under the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC). The first-time pass rate is around 65%.
Kansas Exam Requirements at a Glance
Pre-licensing education: 30 hours (Salesperson Principles) + 30 hours (Salesperson Practice)
Exam provider: PSI Services
Exam format: 110 questions — 80 national + 30 Kansas state-specific
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 70% on each portion (must pass both)
Exam fee: approximately $82
License title: salesperson (under sponsoring broker)
Age requirement: 18 years old
Confirm current rules with the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC).
What Makes Kansas Different
Kansas requires two separate 30-hour courses (Principles and Practice) with the Practice course typically taken after passing the exam, before licensure. Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state and has detailed disclosure requirements through the Kansas Real Estate Brokers' and Salespersons' Act.
Kansas-Specific Topics You Must Know
These appear on the state portion and are not covered by generic national prep materials.
Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) — structure, powers, and disciplinary authority.
Kansas Real Estate Brokers' and Salespersons' Act (Kansas Statutes Chapter 58).
Kansas Residential Property Disclosure — required for most residential sales.
Trust account rules — KREC requirements.
Foreclosure — Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state.
Brokerage relationships — KS recognizes single agency, dual agency, and transaction broker.
Lead paint, radon disclosures applicable.
Continuing education — 12 hours per 2-year cycle.
Study Plan for the Kansas Exam
Week 1: Diagnostic + national content. Strong on contracts, finance, agency.
Week 2: National continued — property ownership, fair housing, valuation, math. Target 70%+.
Week 3: KS law — KREC rules, Brokers' Act, Property Disclosure, judicial foreclosure. 30+ KS practice questions.
Week 4: Full-length timed practice exams. Review missed questions. Target 75%+.
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Kansas Exam FAQ
Do I take the Practice course before or after the exam in KS?
Typically after. The 30-hour Salesperson Principles course is required before the exam. The 30-hour Practice course is required before license activation.
Is Kansas a judicial foreclosure state?
Yes. Kansas requires foreclosures to be processed through the court system.
Does Kansas require Property Disclosure?
Yes. The Kansas Residential Property Disclosure is required for most residential sales (with exemptions).
What's KREC?
Kansas Real Estate Commission — the state's regulatory body for real estate licensing and discipline.
Does Kansas allow transaction brokerage?
Yes. Kansas recognizes transaction brokerage, where the broker assists both parties without representing either as a fiduciary.