Frequently Asked Questions

Kansas City Real Estate School is a Missouri State Accredited Real Estate School. Our mission is to provide you with a top-notch education to begin your career in real estate.

Missouri Pre-License Program

Missouri requires that new licensee applicants complete two courses prior to obtaining a license. These are:

  • 48 Hour Pre-Exam Class

  • 24 Hour Pre-License Class (also called the Practice Course)

Additional Requirements

Step 1
48-Hour Pre-Exam Course

  • Required prior to taking the exams

  • Covers everything necessary to pass the exams

  • Simple math techniques

** NOTE ** You will have six (6) months from the completion date of this course to apply for your real estate license. If you are late by even one day you will need to repeat each step again. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

Step 2
Pass the State & National Exams

  • National Exam

    • 100 multiple choice questions

    • 70% (70 correct answers) required to pass the exam

  • State Exam

    • 40 multiple choice questions

    • 75% (30 correct answers) required to pass the exam

  • Four (4) hours given for both exams which are combined into a single exam.

Step 3
24-Hour Pre-License Course

  • Prepares you to start out your new career with solid knowledge

  • Course topics

    • Working with buyers / agency issues

    • Writing the sales contract

    • Comprehensive financing

    • Take a listing

    • Home styles and building terms

    • Comparative market analysis

Step 4
Fingerprinting

  • The States of Missouri and Kansas will each require you to be fingerprinted for a background check prior to accepting an application for license.

Step 5
Choose a Brokerage

  • Prior to submitting your application for license you must choose a brokerage

  • The broker must sign your application agreeing to supervise your real estate activities

Step 6
Apply for License

  • Your brokerage will offer to send your application to the Missouri or Kansas Real Estate Commission (MREC / KREC)

  • You may also drive your own application to Jefferson City, MO or Topeka, KS depending upon the state in which you’re applying for a license

How long are the required classes to obtain my real estate license?

  • Pre-Exam Day Classes take six (6) days, Monday - Saturday.

  • Pre-Exam Evening Classes take eight (8) evenings, Monday - Thursday, and two (2) Saturdays.

  • Pre-License (Practice Course) Day Classes take three (3) days, Monday - Wednesday.

  • Pre-License (Practice Course) Evening Classes take five (5) days, Monday - Thursday and one (1) Saturday.

  • Online Classes move at your own pace

New Real Estate Agent Estimated Start-Up Costs

$500.00 Pre-Exam and Pre-Licensing Classes (average cost)

$. 43.05 Fingerprinting

$. 62.00 Missouri State & National Exams

$ 90.00 Missouri License Application Fee

$800.00 Local Board & MLS Fees (mid-year estimate)

$1,500.00 Average Cost to Begin Your Real Estate Career

What are the continuing education requirements to keep my license current?

Missouri: 12 hours, 3 of which need to be a Core Required Class https://pr.mo.gov/realestate-ceu-requirements.asp

Kansas: 12 hours, 3 of which need to be a Core Required Class https://krec.ks.gov/licensing/continuing-education