KANSAS REAL ESTATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Core Domains
- Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions, and Property Use
- Forms of Ownership, Transfer, and Recording of Title
- Property Value and Appraisal
- Real Estate Contracts and Agency
- Real Estate Practice and Professional Ethics
- Property Disclosures and Environmental Issues
- Financing and Settlement
- Real Estate Math Calculations
- Kansas Real Estate Commission Duties and Powers
- Kansas Licensing Requirements and Brokerage Relationships (BRRETA)
This exam assesses the knowledge and skills required for competent real estate practice in Kansas. It
evaluates understanding of foundational real estate principles, state-specific laws, regulatory compliance,
ethical standards, and professional decision-making. The assessment consists entirely of multiple-choice
questions, including scenario-based items that simulate real-world transactions. Emphasis is placed on
applying concepts to practical situations—such as drafting contracts, disclosing material facts, navigating
agency relationships, and calculating key financial figures. Success requires not only memorization but the
ability to analyze facts, identify legal obligations, and choose the most appropriate course of action in
compliance with Kansas license law and national best practices.
Section One: Questions 1–100
,Question 1
Which of the following best describes a fee simple absolute estate?
A. An estate that lasts only for the life of the owner
B. An estate with unconditional ownership that lasts indefinitely
C. An estate that terminates upon the occurrence of a specific event
D. An estate leased for a fixed term of 99 years
🟢 B. An estate with unconditional ownership that lasts indefinitely
🔴 RATIONALE: Fee simple absolute is the highest form of ownership interest in real property, providing
unconditional, perpetual ownership with no limitations or conditions.
Question 2
Under Kansas law, dual agency is:
A. Permitted with written consent from both parties
B. Permitted only for commercial transactions
C. Entirely banned
D. Permitted if the broker discloses the conflict
🟢 C. Entirely banned
🔴 RATIONALE: Kansas is one of the only states that completely prohibits dual agency, regardless of consent
or disclosure.
,Question 3
What is the passing score required for the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?
A. 60% on each portion
B. 70% on each portion
C. 75% overall
D. 80% on the state portion only
🟢 B. 70% on each portion
🔴 RATIONALE: Candidates must achieve at least 70% on both the national (80 questions) and state (30
questions) portions to pass.
Question 4
Which document is used to transfer title to real property upon sale?
A. Promissory note
B. Deed
C. Mortgage
D. Title insurance policy
🟢 B. Deed
🔴 RATIONALE: A deed is the legal instrument that conveys ownership (title) of real property from grantor to
grantee.
, Question 5
What is the minimum pre-licensing education requirement for Kansas real estate salespersons?
A. 30 hours
B. 45 hours
C. 60 hours
D. 90 hours
🟢 C. 60 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Kansas requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before taking the state exam.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?
A. Race
B. Religion
C. Marital status
D. National origin
🟢 C. Marital status
🔴 RATIONALE: The federal Fair Housing Act protects seven classes: race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, and national origin. Marital status is not federally protected (though some states add it).
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Core Domains
- Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions, and Property Use
- Forms of Ownership, Transfer, and Recording of Title
- Property Value and Appraisal
- Real Estate Contracts and Agency
- Real Estate Practice and Professional Ethics
- Property Disclosures and Environmental Issues
- Financing and Settlement
- Real Estate Math Calculations
- Kansas Real Estate Commission Duties and Powers
- Kansas Licensing Requirements and Brokerage Relationships (BRRETA)
This exam assesses the knowledge and skills required for competent real estate practice in Kansas. It
evaluates understanding of foundational real estate principles, state-specific laws, regulatory compliance,
ethical standards, and professional decision-making. The assessment consists entirely of multiple-choice
questions, including scenario-based items that simulate real-world transactions. Emphasis is placed on
applying concepts to practical situations—such as drafting contracts, disclosing material facts, navigating
agency relationships, and calculating key financial figures. Success requires not only memorization but the
ability to analyze facts, identify legal obligations, and choose the most appropriate course of action in
compliance with Kansas license law and national best practices.
Section One: Questions 1–100
,Question 1
Which of the following best describes a fee simple absolute estate?
A. An estate that lasts only for the life of the owner
B. An estate with unconditional ownership that lasts indefinitely
C. An estate that terminates upon the occurrence of a specific event
D. An estate leased for a fixed term of 99 years
🟢 B. An estate with unconditional ownership that lasts indefinitely
🔴 RATIONALE: Fee simple absolute is the highest form of ownership interest in real property, providing
unconditional, perpetual ownership with no limitations or conditions.
Question 2
Under Kansas law, dual agency is:
A. Permitted with written consent from both parties
B. Permitted only for commercial transactions
C. Entirely banned
D. Permitted if the broker discloses the conflict
🟢 C. Entirely banned
🔴 RATIONALE: Kansas is one of the only states that completely prohibits dual agency, regardless of consent
or disclosure.
,Question 3
What is the passing score required for the Kansas real estate salesperson exam?
A. 60% on each portion
B. 70% on each portion
C. 75% overall
D. 80% on the state portion only
🟢 B. 70% on each portion
🔴 RATIONALE: Candidates must achieve at least 70% on both the national (80 questions) and state (30
questions) portions to pass.
Question 4
Which document is used to transfer title to real property upon sale?
A. Promissory note
B. Deed
C. Mortgage
D. Title insurance policy
🟢 B. Deed
🔴 RATIONALE: A deed is the legal instrument that conveys ownership (title) of real property from grantor to
grantee.
, Question 5
What is the minimum pre-licensing education requirement for Kansas real estate salespersons?
A. 30 hours
B. 45 hours
C. 60 hours
D. 90 hours
🟢 C. 60 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Kansas requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before taking the state exam.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?
A. Race
B. Religion
C. Marital status
D. National origin
🟢 C. Marital status
🔴 RATIONALE: The federal Fair Housing Act protects seven classes: race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, and national origin. Marital status is not federally protected (though some states add it).
