The Exam
Schedule | Locations
| Fees
About the Exam:
A Real Estate Candidate Handbook is provided at the conclusion of the
pre-license course and/or practice course or is available for download
at www.pearsonvue.com (click
on Test Taker Information, Kansas Real Estate, and Candidate Guide).
The handbook should be read thoroughly to understand the examination
procedures. A summary is provided here.
Pearson VUE administers the licensure examinations for the Kansas Real
Estate Commission. The exam is given on a computer. All questions are
multiple-choice. Four hours are allowed to complete the exam. The test
is scored and the results are printed immediately.
Candidates who require special testing arrangements should contact
the ADA Coordinator at (800) 274-3707 to obtain requirements for reasonable
accommodation and to set up special testing arrangements.
Schedule:
For admittance to the exam, candidates must show one of the following:
- Certificate of completion for the Kansas pre-license course
(salesperson's - 30-hour Principles of Real Estate course; broker's
- 24-hour Broker Pre-License Course). It is recommended candidates have
in their possession the certificate of completion before contacting
Pearson VUE to make an exam reservation.
- For candidates applying based on equivalent requirements met
in another state, proof of a current real estate license in another
state as demonstrated by one of the following:
- license or pocket card;
- certification of licensure issued by the state's licensing agency
- license record printed from the state's licensing agency's web site;
or
- waiver issued by the Kansas Real Estate Commission [Request for Waiver - Word]
[Request for Waiver - PDF]
To schedule an exam reservation, cancel or reschedule an exam or correct
or update any personal information, contact:
Pearson VUE/Kansas Real Estate
P. O. Box 8588
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8588
or call toll free 800-274-4971
web site: www.pearsonvue.com
TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf)
800-274-2617
Candidates scheduling just the Kansas portion
of the exam due to their meeting requirements in another state may use
waiver code #8888 in lieu of a school code when
making an exam reservation.
Locations and schedules are subject to change.
| Code |
Location |
Schedule |
| 1705 |
Overland Park |
Mon and Thurs Eve
Fri and Saturday Day
|
| 1706 |
Wichita |
Tuesday through Saturday |
| 1707 |
Topeka |
Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| 1708 |
Hays |
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month |
| 0625 |
Greenwood Village, CO |
Tuesday through Saturday |
Specific directions to all locations will be
given
when candidates call to make an examination reservation.
Note: Nonresidents may request a Kansas exam in their resident state
or at the nearest Pearson VUE exam center.
| Pearson
VUE Holiday Schedule |
No exams on the
following holidays
or holiday weekends: |
| New Year's Day/Eve |
Independence Day/Weekend |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Labor Day/Weekend |
| Easter Day/Weekend |
Thanksgiving Day/Weekend |
| Memorial Day/Weekend |
Christmas Day/Eve |
Candidate Care Reservation and Customer Service lines are open Monday
through Friday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm (Central time), Saturday from
7:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Candidates may make an examination reservation online by visiting the
Pearson VUE web site (http://www.pearsonvue.com)
and clicking on "Make an Exam Reservation".
Phone reservations must be made in advance at least one business day
prior to the preferred exam date. On-line reservations must be made
at least four business days in advance of the preferred exam date. No
walk-in testing is allowed.
There are a limited number of seats available and reservations are
given for each test site on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment is not accepted at the exam
site. Candidates should have credit card, debit card, or
electronic check information available at the time of scheduling an
exam reservation. Candidates who wish to pay by check or money order
must complete the Pre-Payment Request Form found in the Candidate Handbook.
Candidates should allow ten (10) business
days for receipt of a pre-payment voucher number from Pearson
VUE to use in scheduling an exam.
Candidates who require special testing arrangements should contact
the ADA Coordinator at (800) 274-3707 to obtain requirements for reasonable
accommodation and to set up special testing arrangements.
To change or cancel a reservation, a candidate must call Pearson VUE
at (800) 274-4971 at least two business days before the exam date to
avoid forfeiting the exam fee.
Locations:
TESTING IS OFFERED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OVERLAND PARK -- Test Center
#1705
Monday and Thursday 6:00pm-10:30pm, or
Friday and Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Overland Park Pearson VUE Center (formerly known as Promissor Center)
10965 Granada Lane, Ste. 204
Overland Park KS 66212
From Route 50, Exit on Roe Avenue (Exit 77), head South on Roe Avenue
to College Blvd. Drive East on College Blvd to Granada Lane. Turn left
on to Granada Lane and proceed to 10965 Granada Lane, Suite 204.
WICHITA -- Test Center #1706
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday* 8:00am and 1:00pm
Friday 8:00am
Pearson Professional Center
7701 E Kellogg
Equity Financial Center
Suite 450, 4th Floor
Wichita, Kansas 67207
TOPEKA -- Test Center #1707
Thursday, Friday 8:00am
Saturday* 8:00am and 1:00pm
Topeka Pearson Professional Center
Gage Office Center Suites
4125 SW Gage Center Drive, Suite 201
Topeka, Kansas 66604
NOTE: Gage Center Drive is not an actual street but the address of the
two-story building in the Gage Shopping Center.
PARKING: There is ample free parking on the north, south and east sides
of the building. An elevator is located just inside the south entrance.
DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE NORTH: Travel southbound on SW Gage Blvd to Huntoon Street.
(Huntoon is between 12th and 15th Streets.) Turn right (west) on Huntoon
and travel .2 miles to the Gage Center Office Suites, located on the
south side of Huntoon in the Gage Shopping Center.
FROM THE SOUTH: Travel northbound on SW Gage Blvd to Huntoon Street.
(Huntoon is between 12th and 15th Streets.) Turn left (west) on Huntoon
and travel .2 miles to the Gage Center Office Suites, located on the
south side of Huntoon in the Gage Shopping Center.
FROM THE EAST: Travel westbound on I-70 to the SW Gage Blvd ext. Travel
southbound on SW Gage Blvd approximately 1.5 miles to the intersection
of SW Gage Blvd and Huntoon Street. (Huntoon is between 12th and 15th
Streets.) Turn right (west) on Huntoon and travel .2 miles to the Gage
Center Office Suites, located on the south side of Huntoon in the Gage
Shopping Center.
FROM THE WEST: Travel eastbound on I-70 to the SW Gage Blvd ext. Travel
southbound on SW Gage Blvd approximately 1.5 miles to the intersection
of SW Gage Blvd and Huntoon Street. (Huntoon is between 12th and 15th
Streets.) Turn right (west) on Huntoon and travel .2 miles to the Gage
Center Office Suites, located on the south side of Huntoon in the Gage
Shopping Center.
HAYS -- Test Center #1708
2nd and 4th Saturday* of each month 8:00am and 1:00pm
Hays Pearson Professional Center
Hadley Center
205 E. 7th Street, Suite 237
Hays, KS 67601
Directions:
The Hays Pearson Professional Center is located in the south part of
town in the Hadley Center (used to be Hadley Hospital / Hadley Regional
Medical Center).
FROM THE NORTH: From I-70 underpass, travel south on Highway 183 (Vine
Street) approximately 2.3 miles to 7th Street. Turn right (west) on
7th, a one-way street, and travel approximately .6 miles to the Hadley
Center, located on the north side of 7th Street.
FROM THE SOUTH: From the intersection of Highway 183 and the Old Highway
40 bypass, travel north on Highway 183 (Vine Street) approximately .3
miles. Turn left (west) on 7th, a one-way street, and travel approximately
.6 miles to the Hadley Center, located on the north side of 7th Street.
WESTBOUND ON I-70: Take Exit 159 off of I-70. Turn south/left onto Vine
Street (Highway 183) and travel approximately 2.3 miles to 7th Street.
Turn right (west) on 7th, a one-way street, and travel approximately
.6 miles to the Hadley Center, located on the north side of 7th Street.
EASTBOUND ON I-70: Take Exit 159 off of I-70. Turn south/right onto
Vine Street (Highway 183) and travel approximately 2.3 miles to 7th
Street. Turn right (west) on 7th, a one-way street, and travel approximately
.6 miles to the Hadley Center, located on the north side of 7th Street.
DETAILED DIRECTIONS: From the main entrance into the Hadley Center,
take the elevator to the second floor. Follow posted signs to the Pearson
Professional Center, Suite 237, located on the right side of the hall.
PARKING: Free parking is available in the parking lot directly across
from the Hadley Center on the south side of 7th Street.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO --
Test Center #0625
Tuesday through Saturday* 8:00am to 5:00pm
Denver Processing Center
5340 S. Quebec St., Suite 115
Greenwood Village CO 80111
From I-25 take the Belleview Ave Exit and proceed West on Belleview
Ave to South Quebec (approx. one block). Turn Left (South) on South
Quebec Street and proceed to 5340 S. Quebec St. Turn left into the parking
lot and proceed to the North building (the 1st building you come to).
Enter through main entrance and proceed to Suite 115.
* Testing is not available on holidays and holiday weekends
The candidate, who for religious reasons cannot take an examination
offered only on Saturdays, may request a non-Saturday examination date
by submitting a written request on official stationery by the candidate's
religious advisor. The request may be faxed to (610) 617-9397 or mailed
to:
Pearson VUE Test Center Operations
3 Bala Plaza West, Suite 300
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Fees:
The fee to take the licensure examination is $75.
If the applicant does not pass the first time, the fee is required again
for each attempt. Cash is not accepted. Payment
is not accepted at the exam site. Candidates may pay by credit
card, debit card, or electronic check when scheduling an exam reservation.
Candidates who wish to pay by check or money order must submit the Pre-Payment
Request Form to Pearson VUE. The Pre-Payment Request Form can be found
in the Candidate Handbook. Candidates paying by check or money order
should allow ten (10) business days
to receive a pre-payment voucher number before making an exam reservation.
Nonresidents may request the Kansas exam be provided in their resident
state or at the nearest Pearson VUE exam center.
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Checklist for Getting a License
Interview
with area real estate firms
Complete
the appropriate Kansas salesperson or broker
pre-license course or hold a current license in another state which
was obtained by completing a pre-license course equivalent to Kansas'
requirement
Submit
fingerprints, KREC waiver form, and $64 cashier's check or money order
made payable to KREC for a KBI/FBI background check
(fingerprint packets are available at most Kansas schools,
Kansas exam centers, or KREC) Review FAQs about fingerprint/background
check process [Word] [PDF]
If
applying for a salesperson's license, complete a 30-hour
Kansas Practice Course
If
applying for a broker's license based on requirements met in another
state, completed a 4-hour Kansas Law Course
Make
reservation for the appropriate licensure examination
(Candidates applying based on requirements met in another state may
be waived from the national portion of the exam)
Pass
the examination and receive licensure application
Complete
the license application and obtain supervising broker's signature
Mail
the license application, education certificate(s), and appropriate fees
to the Commission
- $15 application fee (nonrefundable)
- Prorated license fee for salespersons - (See fee schedules - [Word] [PDF])
- Prorated license fee for brokers - (See fee schedules - [Word] [PDF])
Application fee and license fee may be combined into one check.
- $25.00 open office fee (applicable only to broker applicants opening
a new company or branch office)
Receive
pocket card from supervising broker
Supporting Documentation Required
Submit the following with the license application, if applicable.
1. License History Certification for any real estate license ever held
by you in any other state or jurisdiction.
2. Supporting documentation concerning any of the following:
- denial, revocation, suspension, voluntary surrender of license or
any other disciplinary action taken against any professional or occupational
license or certificate ever held by you;
- real estate related litigation filed against you or a real estate
company owned in whole or part by you;
- any pending criminal charges filed against you or any conviction
of a criminal offense (including misdemeanors) and a letter from your
proposed supervising broker stating they're aware of the charges and
willing to supervise you;
- any diversion or suspended impostion of sentence for a criminal
offense (including misdemeanors); and
- if you are not a U.S. citizen, documentation that permits you to
obtain employment in the United States.
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Requirements for Getting a License
Please be sure you understand the requirements before taking the pre-license
education and licensing examination. If you have any questions, please
contact the Commission office at (785) 296-3411.
Applicants must have a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness,
integrity and competence to transact the business of salesperson or
broker in such manner as to safeguard the public interest.
Salesperson Applicants
(not currently licensed in another state)
- 18 or more years of age
- high school diploma or its equivalent
- 30-hour Principles of Real Estate course
approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission
- Fingerprints, waiver form and $64 cashier's check or money order
payable to KREC to obtain KBI/FBI background checks.
Click the following link for FAQs regarding fingerprint/background
checks [Word] [PDF]
- 30-hour Kansas Practice course
approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission (file certificate of
completion with license application to KREC within six months
of course completion date)
- pass both parts (general and state) of the Kansas licensing exam
within 12 months of the completion date of the Principles of
Real Estate course
- file an application for license within six months of the
exam pass date (if the two parts of the exam were passed on different
dates, the six-month time period begins from the earlier exam date)
- license application signed by a supervising or branch broker who
certifies that the applicant is honest, trustworthy and of good reputation
and who will be responsible for supervising the applicant's real estate
activities (an original license cannot be issued on inactive status)
- file a nonresident form with the license application, if applicable
[Word] [PDF]
- file a current certification of license from any jurisdictions that
have ever issued a real estate license to you with the license application
Broker Applicants
(not currently licensed in another state)
- 18 or more years of age
- high school diploma or its equivalent
- Fingerprints, waiver form and $64 cashier's check or money order
payable to KREC to obtain KBI/FBI background checks.
Click the following link for FAQs regarding fingerprint/background
checks [Word][PDF]
- 24-hour Broker Pre-License course
approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission
- pass both parts (general and state) of the Kansas licensing examination
within 12 months of the course completion date
- file an application for license within six months of the
exam pass date (if the two parts of the exam were passed on different
dates, the six-month time period begins from the earlier examination
date)
- license application signed by a supervising or branch broker if
the applicant is not applying as a supervising broker
- If the applicant is applying to be the supervising or branch broker,
include a $25.00 open office fee and a Trust
Account Form
- include with the application for license, the experience
pages to provide detailed information to demonstrate the applicant
meets the experience requirement
- file a nonresident form with the license application, if applicable
[Word] [PDF]
- file a current certification of license from any jurisdictions that
have ever issued a real estate license to you with the license application
Experience Requirement for Broker's License
- licensed as a salesperson in Kansas, or as a salesperson or broker
in another jurisdiction, and ACTIVELY ENGAGED in activities which
require a license in Kansas for at least two years during the last
five years
- experience in the real estate or a related business or a combination
of such experience and education may be accepted if the Commission
believes it qualifies the applicant to act as a broker. Only experience
during the last five years will be considered. Experience will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Guidelines for Evaluating Experience and
Education
Effective December 8, 2005
Proof of experience in real estate or a related business, or a combination
of such experience and education, may be accepted if the Commission
believes it qualifies the applicant to perform broker level services.
Experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Primary emphasis
will be placed on transaction experience.
- Transaction Experience
Real estate transaction experience required to be considered "actively
engaged" in the real estate business as defined by K.S.A. 58-3039(d)(1):
- A minimum of 8-10 closed residential or agricultural transactions
per year over any two-year period during the past five years.
- A minimum of 8-10 closed commercial sales or leases per year over
any two-year period during the past five years. The Commission may consider
a fewer number of commercial transactions depending on the size and
complexity of the transaction.
- Related Business Experience
Pursuant to K.S.A. 58-3039(e),
one, or a combination, of the following real estate or closely related
business experience during the past five years may qualify as a substitute
for up to one year of the two years of active real estate experience
required by K.S.A. 58-3039 (d)(1):
- Having performed a substantial number of real estate closings for
a title company, escrow company, real estate company or a lender.
- Having performed substantial activities as a real estate appraiser.
- Having performed substantial activities defined in K.S.A. 58-3035(f) as an officer or principal
in a real estate development or construction business or
having performed such activities in any other capacity where such activities
were exempt from licensure requirements in Kansas or another jurisdiction.
Applicant must demonstrate that he or she was personally and actively
engaged in such activities.
- Having performed substantial activities related to real estate transactions
as an officer in a bank, savings association, mortgage company, title
company or escrow company. Applicant must demonstrate that he or she
was personally and actively engaged in such activities.
- Having been a practicing attorney. The attorney must demonstrate
that his or her experience involved a substantial amount of real estate
matters
- Brokerage and Office Management Experience
Pursuant to K.S.A. 58-3039(e),
one, or a combination, of the following real estate or closely related
business experience during the past five years may qualify as a substitute
for up to two years of active real estate experience required by K.S.A. 58-3039(d)(1):
- At least two years of experience as an office manager in a real
estate brokerage if duties included extensive activity in the recruiting
and training of other agents and oversight of transaction files for
compliance purposes.
- At least two years of experience functioning as the supervising
broker of a real estate brokerage located in another jurisdiction if
the applicant's responsibilities included recruiting and training of
affiliated agents, supervision of affiliated agents and oversight of
transaction files for compliance purposes.
- Real Estate Designations
Pursuant to K.S.A. 58-3039(e),
one, or a combination, of the following real estate designations currently
held by the applicant may qualify as a substitute for up to two years
of the active real estate experience required by
K.S.A. 58-3039(d)(1): (Attach a copy of membership card or designation
certificate.)
- ABRM Accredited Buyer Rep. Mgr.
- ALC Accredited Land Consultant
- CCIM Certified Commercial Investment Member
- CPM Certified Property Manager
- CRB Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers
- CRE Counselors of Real Estate
- SIOR Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Pursuant to K.S.A. 58-3039(e), the following designation currently
held by the applicant may qualify as a substitute for up to one year
of the active real estate experience required by K.S.A. 58-3039(d)(1):
(Attach a copy of membership card or designation certificate.)
- CRS Certified Residential Specialist
- Real Estate Education
Pursuant to K.S.A. 58-3039(e),
one, or a combination, of the following real estate education courses
may qualify as a substitute for up to three months of the two years
of active real estate experience required by K.S.A.
58-3039(d)(1):
- Having a degree with a major or minor in real estate from an accredited
university.
- Having one of the following designations: (Attach a copy of membership
card or designation certificate.)
- ABR Accredited Buyer Representative
- CIPS Certified International Property Specialist
- GRI Graduate, Realtor Institute
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Licensure by Requirements Met in Another
State
Salesperson Applicants:
Summary checklist of requirements [Word] [PDF]
All license applicants must pass the Kansas portion of the licensure
exam for salespersons.
Contact the Commission at (785) 296-3411 or a Kansas
practice course provider to request a Candidate Handbook containing
information on scheduling an exam or download the handbook at
www.pearsonvue.com (click on Test Taker Information, Kansas Real
Estate, and Candidate Guide). The handbook should be read thoroughly
to understand the examination procedures.
Applicants who hold a current salesperson's license in another jurisdiction
do not have to complete Kansas' 30-hour pre-license course and the national portion of the examination IF the applicant has
completed a course and examination for a jurisdiction the Commission has determined to
have equivalent requirements.
The following items are required to apply:
- Fingerprints, waiver form and $64 cashier's check or money order
payable to KREC to obtain KBI/FBI background checks.
Click here to review the FAQs about fingerprints and background checks
[Word][PDF]
- 30-hour Kansas Practice course
approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission (file certificate of
completion with license application to KREC within six months
of course completion date)
- Passing score report for the Kansas portion of the licensure exam
filed with the Commission within six months of the date the
exam was passed
- Application for License signed by a supervising or branch broker
who holds a Kansas broker's license. (The application is provided
at the exam center upon passing the Kansas portion of the exam.)
- nonresident form if not a Kansas resident [Link
to Word document][Link
to PDF document]
- current certification of license from any jurisdictions that have
issued a real estate license to you (For jurisdiction contact information
go to www.arello.com)
- $15 nonrefundable application fee and a prorated license fee (see
fee schedule [Word]
[PDF]).
(Fees may be combined into one check payable to "K.R.E.C.")
Effective 7/1/07, a new salesperson is issued a license that expires
according to a staggered renewal schedule
based on the first letter of the applicant's last name. Twelve hours
of continuing education will be required by the first renewal due
date. However, if the license expires less than six months from
issuance, the 12 hours are not required until the second renewal
date. License numbers for licensees in this category will begin
with the letters "SA".
Broker Applicants:
Summary checklist of requirements [Word][PDF]
All license applicants must pass the Kansas portion of the licensure
exam for brokers.
Contact the Commission at (785) 296-3411 or a Kansas
law course provider to request a Candidate Handbook containing
information on scheduling an exam or download the handbook at
www.pearsonvue.com (click on Test Taker Information, Kansas
Real Estate, and Candidate Guide). The handbook should be read thoroughly
to understand the examination procedures.
Applicants who hold a current broker's license in
another jurisdiction do not have to complete Kansas' 24-hour broker
pre-license course and the national
portion of the exam IF
the applicant has completed a broker pre-license course and exam
for a jurisdiction the Commission has determined to have equivalent
requirements.
Applicants must also demonstrate they meet the experience requirement
for a Kansas license as follows:
- Licensed as a salesperson in Kansas, or as a salesperson or
broker in another jurisdiction, and ACTIVELY ENGAGED in activities
which require a license in Kansas for at least two years during
the last five years
- Experience in the real estate or a related business or a combination
of such experience and education may be accepted by the Commission
as being equivalent to all or part of the experience as a licensed
salesperson or broker if the Commission believes it qualifies
the applicant to act as a broker. Only experience during the last
five years will be considered. Experience will be evaluated on
a case-by-case basis. (Link to Guidelines for Evaluating Experience
and Education [Word
version] [PDF
version])
If the applicant is not applying as a supervising or branch broker,
the applicant must be affiliated with a supervising or branch broker
who has a Kansas broker's license.
The following items are required to apply:
- Fingerprints, waiver form and $64 cashier's check or money order
payable to KREC to obtain KBI/FBI background checks. Click the
following link for FAQs about fingerprints and background checks.
[Word][PDF]
- 4-hour Kansas law course (file
certificate of completion with license application to KREC within
six months of course completion date)
- Passing score report for the Kansas portion of the broker's
licensure exam filed with the Commission
within six months
of the date the exam was passed.
- Application for Broker's License provided at exam center upon
passing the exam
- nonresident form if not a Kansas resident [Word
version] [PDF version]
- current certification of license from any other jurisdictions
that you are currently licensed in or have been in the past (For
contact information for other jurisdictions go to
www.arello.com)
Certification must be filed with the license application no later
than six months from the issue date shown on the
certification
- $15 nonrefundable application fee and prorated license fee (Link
to Fee Schedule [Word
version] [PDF
version]) One combined check is okay.
- $25 open office fee if opening a new company or branch office
and a Trust Account
Form
Note to applicants using Missouri
Requirements: Applicants must request their pre-license education
and exam information be included on the certification of license
issued by the Missouri Real Estate Commission. If the Missouri license
was obtained without completion of a pre-license course, the applicant
must take the Missouri broker pre-license course or the Kansas
24-hour broker pre-license course, and include a copy of the
certificate of completion with the application for license.
To request certification of a Missouri license, go to the web site
for the Missouri Real Estate Commission,
http://www.pr.mo.gov/realestate.asp. Click on Application Forms,
and then print the Request for Certification of Licensure. Complete
Part II and III of the form
and send it to the Missouri Real Estate Commission with the $10
fee. DO NOT ALTER THE CERTIFICATION BY MARKING BOXES, ETC. AFTER
IT IS ISSUED! Doing so is considered a serious issue that will require
your application to be referred to the Commission for consideration.
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Reasons for Possible Denial or Restriction
Denial:
In determining whether to grant a license the Commission considers:
(1) If an applicant has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere
to, or has been convicted of any offense that is comparable to any
crime that would require the applicant to register as provided in
the Kansas Offender Registration Act, K.S.A. 22-4902 (Link to list
of crimes [Word] [PDF]),
regardless of the jurisdiction in which the crime occurred, the
applicant must wait 15 years from the date of release from probation
or post-release supervision before they are eligible for consideration
for licensure. After the 15-year waiting period ends, the applicant
has the burden of proof to demonstrate to the Commission that the
applicant now has a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness,
integrity, and competence to transact the business of real estate
in a manner to safeguard the public interest.
(2) If the applicant has entered a plea of guilty to or nolo contendere
to, or has been convicted of any other felony, regardless of the
jurisdiction in which the crime occurred, the applicant must wait
5 years from the date of release from probation or post-release
supervision before they are eligible for consideration for licensure.
After the 5-year waiting period ends, the applicant has the burden
of proof to demonstrate to the Commission that the applicant now
has a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and
competence to transact the business of real estate in a manner to
safeguard the public interest.
(3) any revocation, suspension, voluntary surrender, or other disciplinary
action taken against a real estate license.
(4) Whether an applicant has violated the Kansas Real Estate Brokers'
and Salespersons' License Act, the Kansas Brokerage Relationships
in Real Estate Transactions Act, or rules and regulations adopted
thereunder during the term of any prior license.
(5) Any plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or any conviction
of any misdemeanor which reflects on the applicant's honesty, trustworthiness,
integrity, or competence to transact the business of real estate.
(6) Any conduct of the applicant which reflects on the applicant's
honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, or competence to transact the
business of real estate.
(7) Such other matters as the Commission deems pertinent.
In its consideration of any such prior revocation or conduct the
Commission shall take into account the nature of the offense; any
aggravating or extenuating circumstances; the time elapsed since
such revocation or conduct; the rehabilitation or restitution performed
by the applicant; and such other factors as the Commission deems
relevant.
The Commission may deny a license to any person who, without a
license, has engaged in a real estate activity for which a license
was required.
When an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on
the application, such false statement may be sufficient reason for
refusal of a license.
Hearing for Denial of License
If an application is denied, a notice is sent to the applicant,
giving the reason for denial. The applicant is given an opportunity
to be heard at a hearing in accordance with the Kansas administrative
procedure act. A hearing is not held if the sole reason for denial
is because the applicant failed to pass the required license examination.
Restricted License:
An original license may be issued as restricted if, after a hearing,
it is found that an applicant who has met the exam and experience
requirement has not met all other applicable requirements.
A license may be restricted:
- by term
- to employment by or association with a particular broker as
an independent contractor
- to a particular type of transaction
- by other conditions deemed advisable by the Commission, including
the filing of a surety bond
Renewal of a restricted license is at the discretion of the Commission.
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Helpful Hints and FAQs
What is a Salesperson?
An individual who is affiliated with a broker to participate in
activities requiring a real estate license.
What is a Broker?
An individual who engages in the business of buying, selling, exchanging
or leasing real estate or who, for compensation, engages in activities
requiring a license as an employee of, or on behalf of, the owner,
purchaser, lessor or lessee of real estate.
A broker may choose to act as an associate broker by affiliating
with another broker.
Are companies licensed?
Licenses are not issued to companies. Individuals are licensed
to do business under a company name. Licenses of all affiliated
licensees are mailed to the supervising broker (or branch broker
if applicable) to be kept in the custody and control of the supervising
or branch broker and to be displayed in the broker's office.
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