Kansas Real Estate Salesperson Exam
At a glance
- Passing score
- Scaled 70 (0-100 scale)
- Exam fee
- $70
- Governing body
- Kansas Real Estate Commission
The Kansas Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test aspiring agents must pass to practice real estate in Kansas. It is administered on behalf of the Kansas Real Estate Commission, the state agency that sets education, testing, and licensing standards for salespersons and brokers.
Overview
The exam is split into a national portion covering general real estate principles and a Kansas state-law portion covering state-specific rules. Before sitting for the exam, candidates must complete a 30-hour Kansas Practice Course and a 30-hour Principles of Real Estate course, both approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission.
The Kansas state-law portion for salesperson candidates is built from these content areas:
- Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (BRRETA): 11 items
- Prohibited Acts: 8 items
- Requirements Governing Activities of Licensees: 5 items
- Licensing Requirements: 4 items
- Duties and Powers of the Kansas Real Estate Commission: 2 items
Cost and registration
The exam fee is $70 per scheduled attempt. After passing, candidates should budget for additional licensing costs: a $15 non-refundable application fee, a $70 non-refundable background check fee, a $16 fingerprint fee, and a $125 license fee. Confirm current amounts against the Kansas Real Estate Commission's official fee schedule before paying.
Exam format
The national portion consists of 80 scored items plus 5 unscored pretest items, with 2.5 hours to complete it. The Kansas state-law portion for salesperson candidates consists of 30 scored items plus 10 unscored pretest items, with 1.5 hours to complete it. Each portion is graded on a scaled 0-100 scale, and a scaled score of 70 is required to pass.
How the Kansas Real Estate practice bank covers the outline
60 practice questions across 8 outline areas.
Counts are the live question bank, grouped by the outline area each question was written to.
Verified facts about the Kansas Real Estate exam
4 statements, each bound to the official document it was taken from. The source link beside every line opens that document.
Requirements and rules
Numbers
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to complete the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?
Candidates receive 2.5 hours to complete the national general exam and 1.5 hours to complete the Kansas state-law exam, timed and scored separately.
How much does the Kansas real estate salesperson exam cost?
The exam fee is $70 per scheduled attempt, paid to the Kansas Real Estate Commission's testing vendor when you book your exam appointment.
What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the exam?
You must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the required 30-hour Kansas Practice Course and 30-hour Principles of Real Estate course approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission before your exam date.
Can I retake the exam if I fail a portion?
Yes, but you must wait at least 24 hours after a failed attempt before scheduling a re-exam. You will only need to retake the portion (national or state) that you did not pass.
What fees come after passing the exam, before I get my license?
Beyond the $70 exam fee, expect a $15 non-refundable application fee, a $70 non-refundable background check fee, a $16 fingerprint fee, and a $125 license fee, and you must file a complete license application within six months of passing.
Sources
- 1.Kansas Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, #091700, April 2025, rev7/25) — Kansas Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.Sales Application Submission Instructions / Application for License as a Kansas Real Estate Salesperson (Kansas Real Estate Commission, #091723, 2025 Jul) — Kansas Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies Directory — ARELLO
- 4.Real Estate Licensing Practice Tests — Pearson VUE
- 5.PSI Real Estate Exam Scheduling — PSI
Official sources
The official documents our facts about this exam are taken from.
- Kansas Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, #091700, April 2025, rev7/25)Kansas Real Estate Commissionpearsonvue.com
- Real Estate National/General and Kansas State Exam Content Outlines (Pearson VUE, #091705, effective April 24, 2025 / Kansas portion effective 6/11/24)Kansas Real Estate Commissionpearsonvue.com
- Sales Application Submission Instructions / Application for License as a Kansas Real Estate Salesperson (Kansas Real Estate Commission, #091723, 2025 Jul)Kansas Real Estate Commissionpearsonvue.com
Last verified against Kansas Real Estate Commission's official sources:
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