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.
New Client Waiver Process effective OCTOBER 26, 2011
Client Waivers (for the National Portion) will no longer be accepted
at Pearson VUE testing centers.
The process to have the national portion of the exam waived for an
exam has changed.
Candidates who are licensed in another state may only be required to
take the STATE PORTION of the Kansas Real Estate exam but will need
to follow this process. You must complete the required Client Waiver
Request form before scheduling your exam and receive notification that
your Client Waiver has been applied successfully. Failure to do
so will require that you take both the GENERAL and STATE portions of
the Kansas exam. The Test Center Administrator will not be able to apply
a Client Waiver at the test center.
The new Client Waiver process:
Complete the Client Waiver Request (obtain from www.pearsonvue.com/ks/realestate)
Email, fax or mail the completed Client Waiver Request Form and any
required supporting documents to Pearson VUE.
Example, for a Non-Resident licensed in another state, you will need
to submit a copy of your current license from your home state.
Pearson VUE will review and validate your Client Waiver request against
the state’s policies. If you meet the requirements, Pearson VUE
will send you an email confirmation that the Client Waiver has been
applied.
After you receive the email confirmation, you may continue contacting
Pearson VUE to schedule your exam appointment. You may also schedule
online at www.pearsonvue.com.
If the Client Waiver is denied, Pearson VUE will send you an email that
will contain information recommending next steps.
How to submit the Client Waiver Request Form
Please choose one of the following options:
Email the Client Waiver Request Form and the required supporting documentation
to: PearsonVUEWaiversRequests@pearson.com (this is the preferred method)
Fax Client Waiver Request Form and supporting documentation to 1-952-516-5473
Mail Client Waiver Request Form and supporting documentation to:
Pearson VUE
Attn: Client Waivers Request
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington MN 55437
Mailing the information will result in the longest processing time
because it will take longer for Pearson VUE to receive the information.
Please consider emailing or faxing for the fastest turnaround.
Please note: at the time an application is submitted, the Kansas Real
Estate Commission will make its final determination about whether the
applicant has submitted proof of completion of an equivalent general
portion to the Kansas general exam.
Schedule:
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
Locations and schedules
are subject to change.
| Code |
Location |
Schedule |
| 1705 |
Overland Park |
Monday, Wednesday through Saturday |
| 1706 |
Wichita |
Monday through Saturday |
| 1707 |
Topeka |
Thursday through Saturday |
| 1708 |
Hays |
two Saturdays per 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: |
| New Year's Day |
Labor Day |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Thanksgiving Day |
| Memorial Day |
Christmas Day |
| Independence Day |
|
No walk-in testing is allowed.
Candidates may make an examination reservation online by visiting the
Pearson VUE web site at http://www.pearsonvue.com/ks/realestate.
Candidates with a current real estate license in another state which
was obtained by passing an exam may request the general portion of the
Kansas exam be waived by first completing a Client Waiver request online
at http://www.pearsonvue.com
and emailing or faxing proof of licensure in another state to Pearson
VUE.
Reservations by phone are available by calling 800-274-4971.
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. (closed on holidays)
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 call Pearson VUE at (800) 274-4971
at least two business days before the exam date to avoid forfeiting
the exam fee.
Candidates must show two forms of identification at the exam center
and, if not applying based on a license in another state, the 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).
Locations:
TESTING IS OFFERED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
OVERLAND PARK -- Test Center #1705
Overland Park Pearson VUE 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
Pearson Professional Center
7701 E Kellogg
Equity Financial Center
Suite 450, 4th Floor
Wichita, Kansas 67207
TOPEKA -- Test Center #1707
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
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
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.
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
Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent
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.
NOTE:
Nonresidents must hold a current real estate license in their resident
state equivalent to or higher than the level for which they are applying
in Kansas
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)
- NOTE to Nonresidents: You must hold a current real estate license
in your resident state equivalent to or higher than the level for
which you are applying in Kansas. Nonresidents should therefore skip
to the instructions under the heading for obtaining a license based
on having met equivalent requirements 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]. NOTE
to Nonresidents: You must hold a current real estate license in your
resident state equivalent to or higher than the level for which you
are applying in Kansas
- 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)
- NOTE to Nonresidents: You must hold a current real estate license
in your resident state equivalent to or higher than the level for
which you are applying in Kansas. Nonresidents should therefore skip
to the instructions under the heading for obtaining a license based
on having met equivalent requirements 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
- Review broker
points system and instructions
for experience section. Include the experience
section
with the application completed in detail and attach resume, position
description, or letter of recommendation if requested
- file a nonresident form with the license application, if applicable
[Word]
[PDF]
NOTE to Nonresidents: You must hold a current real estate license
in your resident state equivalent to or higher than the level for
which you are applying in Kansas
- 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. NOTE to Nonresidents: You must hold a current real estate
license in your resident state equivalent to or higher than the level
for which you are applying in Kansas.
- 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.
- The
Broker Point System is provided for informational purposes and
is the guideline the Commission uses as an aide in the determination
of whether an applicatnt for a broker's license meets the active experience
requirement. The expected benchmark for an applicant is a total
of 20 or more points. Experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case
basis, and points are awarded solely at the Commission's discretion.
- Instructions
for completing the Broker Experience Section of the application
should be carefully reviewed.
- The Broker Experience
Section should be completed in detail and if requested, a resume,
position description and letter of recommendation from your supervising
broker should be attached.
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Licensure by Requirements Met in Another
State
NOTE to Nonresidents: You must hold a current real estate license
in your resident state equivalent to or higher than the level for
which you are applying in Kansas
Salesperson Applicants:
Summary checklist of requirements [Word]
[PDF]
Effective 3/8/07, all
reciprocity agreements were cancelled. This means 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]. NOTE to Nonresidents: You must hold a current
real estate license in your resident state equivalent to or higher
than the level for which you are applying in Kansas.
- 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.")
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:
NOTE to Nonresidents: You must hold a current real estate license
in your resident state equivalent to or higher than the level
for which you are applying in Kansas
Summary checklist of requirements [Word][PDF]
Effective 3/8/07, all
reciprocity agreements were cancelled. This means 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.
- The
Broker Point System is provided for informational purposes
and is the guideline the Commission uses as an aide in the
determination of whether an applicatnt for a broker's license
meets the active experience requirement. The expected benchmark
for an applicant is a total of 20 or more points. Experience
will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and points are
awarded solely at the Commission's discretion.
- Instructions
for completing the Broker Experience Section of the application
should be carefully reviewed.
- The Broker
Experience Section should be completed in detail and if
requested, a resume, position description and letter of recommendation
from your supervising broker should be attached.
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.
Link to FAQs about Fingerprint/Background Check [Word]
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