Real Estate Broker / Kansas
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Kansas Real Estate Broker License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Manages real estate transactions and may employ real estate agents.

What the Kansas data shows for Real Estate Brokers

Becoming a licensed real estate broker in Kansas means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 97 training hours, a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, and 2 years of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Kansas regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

Budget $111 to get started, plus $98 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 16 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Real Estate Broker · Kansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
97 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$111
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$49/yr
$98 every 2 years
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
16 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
97 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$111
Renewal Fee
$98
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in Kansas? ▼
In Kansas, the license path calls for 97 education/training hours, a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, and a $111 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in Kansas? ▼
Kansas licenses real estate brokers who complete its requirements (97 education hours, 2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Kansas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to Kansas from another state? ▼
For real estate brokers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Kansas licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Kansas require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for real estate broker licensing in Kansas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in Kansas? ▼
To stay licensed as a real estate broker in Kansas, plan on 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $98.

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What to do with this real estate broker license

Real Estate Broker in Kansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a real estate broker-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Kansas's real estate broker requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Real Estate Broker in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state real estate broker license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Kansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Kansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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