Licensing

Steps to a Career in Real Estate

The requirements for obtaining a real estate license in the State of Kansas are set by the Kansas Real Estate Commission

Are you Qualified?

1. You must be 18 years of age
2. You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
3. You must be a resident of the State of Kansas
4. You must swear to being a person of honesty and integrity

The Course

1. You must complete a 30 hour course entitled "Principles of Real Estate"

• This course is offered by SREI. The class covers a tremendous amount of information, some of which you may already know, especially if you have purchased or sold a house recently. This course prepares you for the licencing test.
• Be prepared to work hard. We prefer to give the class over 3 full days and that you take the test as soon after the class as possible. The numbers are very clear. The pass rates on on the test decline significantly as the duration of the class and the time between completing the class and taking the test increases. For this reason, we offer the class on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday schedule (10 hours each day) and we encourage you to take the test immediately following.

   2.  Upon completion of the class you will receive the a certificate. You are required to provide this certificate at the time of         testing.

The Test

• The law requires that the testing be conducted by a separate agency.
• There are two sections, the first being 80 multiple choice questions about general real estate The second is 30 multiple choice questions about Kansas Real Estate Law
• You must pass both sections by 70%.
• If you should fail either section, you will be required to retake only the section you failed.
• When you have passed both sections, you will receive another certificate. Your class certificate and test certificate are required to make application for licensing.

The License Application

• The certificate you receive upon completing the Principles of Real Estate also serves as your license application.
• Complete the application and mail it in with the appropriate fee and your temporary license will soon be received by your broker.

Post License

• Your temporary license is good for six months. During that time you must complete the Required Salesperson's Post License Course which contains more practical applications.
• Great news! There is no test.
• Upon completion of the course, you will receive your permanent license.

Continuing Education

• You must complete 12 hours of education every two year for license renewal.