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The following is all the information needed for obtaining a salesperson license and how@ Home Prep can help pass the state exam!

License Education:

Pre-licensing

  • 60 hours of prelicensing courses

Post License

  • 30 hours of post licensing courses
Continuing Education:
  • 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years
Other Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Undergo a criminal background check
Applications: To apply, contact the state of Kansas (785) 296-3411. There is an $15 application fee that must be submitted with the application.
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Examinations:
  • The testing company is Pearsom Vue and can be contacted at (800) 274-0501
  • The exam fee is $75
  • Test is divided into two sections, General and State, which comprises 120 questions
  • 4 hour time limit for both sections
  • Topics on the general portion of the exam include Real property characteristics, definitions, ownership, restrictions, transfer, property valuation and the appraisal process, contracts and agency relationships with buyers and sellers, property conditioned and disclosures, federal laws governing real estate activities, financing the transaction and settlement, brokerage options
  • Topics on the state portion of the exam include duties and powers of the real estate commission, license requirements, requirements governing activities of licensees, brokerage relationships in real estate transactions act, penalties for violation, Kansas real estate recovery revolving fund
Helpful Books:
  • Real Estate Fundamentals, 6th Edition
  • Modern Real Estate Practices, 16th Edition
  • Real Estate Law, 5th Edition
  • Marketing Real Estate, 3rd Edition
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