Kansas Real Estate Licensing Requirements

Primary purpose of real estate licensing in Kansas

To ensure adequate education, supervision, and regulatory oversight for consumer protection.

Activities requiring a Kansas real estate license

Listing, selling, leasing, negotiating transactions, auctioning, or charging advance fees for real estate for compensation.

Salesperson license definition

A licensed individual associated with a supervising broker who performs real estate activities for compensation.

Associate broker definition

An individual who holds a broker's license but chooses to associate with another supervising broker.

Restricted or conditioned license

A license issued to someone with past real estate law violations, pending criminal charges, or tax liens.

Kansas licensing rule for business entities (LLCs, Corporations)

Kansas does not license business entities; each individual performing real estate activities must be licensed.

Exemptions from Kansas real estate licensing requirements

Property owners selling own property, attorneys, court-appointed representatives, and uncompensated POAs.

Kansas real estate license renewal cycle

Licenses must be renewed every two years on a staggered, alphabetical basis by last name.

Continuing education (CE) requirements for active license renewal

12 hours of approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle.

Grace period for late Kansas real estate license renewal

Six months from the original renewal date, accompanied by a late fee.

Age and basic education requirement for a Kansas salesperson license

At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Pre-license course requirement for Kansas salesperson applicants

Completion of a 30-hour principles course and a 30-hour practice course.

Experience requirement for obtaining a Kansas broker license

At least two years of active licensed real estate experience within the past three years.

Pre-license course requirement for Kansas broker applicants

Completion of an approved 60-hour broker pre-license education course.

Time limit to submit a license application after passing the exam

Applicants must apply for licensure within six months of passing the exam.

Effect on affiliated licensees if a supervising broker's license is deactivated

Affiliated licenses are placed on inactive status until transferred to another supervising broker.