How to get a Kansas real estate license
Kansas real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 60 (30-hour Principles of Real Estate + 30-hour Kansas Practice Course)
- Broker requirement
- 60 hours broker pre-license education (30-hour Broker Fundamentals + 30-hour Broker Management), plus experience: 2 of last 3 years licensed with commission-set transaction-point minimums (e.g., 2 years/40 points, 3 years/30 points, 15+ years/20 points)
- Exam vendor
- PearsonVUE
- Exam structure
- National portion 80 items + Kansas state salesperson portion 30 items (state broker portion is 40 items), scored separately
- Passing
- 70% on each section (State and National)
Preparing for the Kansas exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Kansas and the larger share of the exam. Study your Kansas state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Kansas real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Kansas real estate license?
60 (30-hour Principles of Real Estate + 30-hour Kansas Practice Course)
What does the Kansas real estate salesperson exam cover?
National portion 80 items + Kansas state salesperson portion 30 items (state broker portion is 40 items), scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Kansas?
Complete required pre-license education (60 (30-hour Principles of Real Estate + 30-hour Kansas Practice Course)), pass the licensing exam (PearsonVUE; National portion 80 items + Kansas state salesperson portion 30 items (state broker portion is 40 items), scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Kansas real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Kansas real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.