Kansas Real Estate License Requirements
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Kansas State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 60 hours
Colibri Real Estate Kansas Course Hours Offered: 60 hours
1. General Kansas Salesperson License Requirements
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Kansas Real Estate Commission are as follows:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Kansas
Below are credit hours required for the Kansas pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
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Total Pre-license Course Hours | 60 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Kansas
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:
- Pass a background check
- Pass both the general and state sections of the Kansas real estate licensing exam by obtaining a score of 70% or higher
- Obtain sponsorship from a licensed Kansas real estate broker
- Obtain errors and omissions insurance coverage
- Complete the Kansas Real Estate License application
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: The state does not require schools to report course completions, however upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You may need to submit your certificate of completion with your license application, please refer to your license application to determine if this is necessary. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
Kansas Real Estate Commission
Website: https://krec.ks.gov/
Phone: 785-296-3411
Fax: 785-296-1771
Address: Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 404, Topeka, Kansas 66603
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Kansas Salesperson Continuing Education License Requirements
Online Info
New licenses issued after January 1, 2019 will have an expiration date of the first day of the issuance month plus two years. Any license issued prior to January 1, 2019 will keep the same expiration date cycle currently in effect unless the license type is changed or the license lapses and application for a new license must be made. A change of last name will no longer impact the license expiration date.
Hours Required by the Kansas Real Estate Commission: 12 hours.
•3 mandatory hours
oKansas Required Core
•9 elective hours
Notice to Kansas and Missouri Dual Licensees: If you also hold a Missouri Real Estate license, be sure to request credit for that license, at the time of registration, before you start the course. The Missouri Real Estate Commission has very strict final examination requirements that must be met to receive credit.
Changes to Core Course Requirement: Effective July 1, 2020: All licensees are required to complete 12 hours of CE every two years consisting of at least three mandatory hours, titled Kansas Required Core, and nine elective hours. The Kansas Required Core replaces the salesperson/broker core. After the effective date, an existing salesperson/broker core completed before July 1 transfers to the Kansas Required Core. An existing broker core completed before July 1 will transfer to elective credit. Brokers who renew after July 1, 2020 will not need to complete the broker core, only the Kansas Required Core and elective hours.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Kansas Broker Continuing Education License Requirements
Online Info
New licenses issued after January 1, 2019 will have an expiration date of the first day of the issuance month plus two years. Any license issued prior to January 1, 2019 will keep the same expiration date cycle currently in effect unless the license type is changed or the license lapses and application for a new license must be made. A change of last name will no longer impact the license expiration date.
Hours Required by the Kansas Real Estate Commission: 12 hours.
•3 mandatory hours
oKansas Required Core
•9 elective hours
Notice to Kansas and Missouri Dual Licensees: If you also hold a Missouri Real Estate license, be sure to request credit for that license, at the time of registration, before you start the course. The Missouri Real Estate Commission has very strict final examination requirements that must be met to receive credit.
Changes to Core Course Requirement: Effective July 1, 2020: All licensees are required to complete 12 hours of CE every two years consisting of at least three mandatory hours, titled Kansas Required Core, and nine elective hours. The Kansas Required Core replaces the salesperson/broker core. After the effective date, an existing salesperson/broker core completed before July 1 transfers to the Kansas Required Core. An existing broker core completed before July 1 will transfer to elective credit. Brokers who renew after July 1, 2020 will not need to complete the broker core, only the Kansas Required Core and elective hours.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Kansas Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.