Free Kansas Real Estate Broker State Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Kansas Real Estate Broker State Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1How many members serve on the Kansas Real Estate Commission?

   1. A. Five
   2. B. Four
   3. C. Six
   4. D. Seven

   Answer: A

   Explanation: K.S.A. 74-4201(a) states, "The Kansas real estate commission shall consist of five members appointed by the governor." Therefore, the Commission has five members.

   Reference: 74-4201 — § 74-4201(a)

2. 2An unlicensed person offers, for compensation, to negotiate a Kansas property sale. Which rule applies?

   1. A. Only completed negotiations require licensure
   2. B. The offer itself requires licensure
   3. C. Licensure is required only after closing
   4. D. Licensure depends on the compensation amount

   Answer: B

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3036(c) bars an unlicensed person from "Perform or offer, attempt or agree to perform" a licensed act. The offer to negotiate therefore requires licensure.

   Reference: Krec License Act Brreta — § 58-3036(c)

3. 3Where may a licensed Kansas resident broker maintain the required primary office?

   1. A. Only in Kansas
   2. B. Anywhere in the United States
   3. C. In Kansas or an adjoining state
   4. D. Only in the broker's county of residence

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3060(a) provides, "Each licensed resident broker shall have and maintain a primary office in the state of Kansas, or in an adjoining state."

   Reference: 58-3060 — § 58-3060(a)

4. 4A purchase contract omits any method for determining its closing date. What is the licensee prohibited from doing?

   1. A. Presenting it to the seller
   2. B. Holding earnest money
   3. C. Procuring a signature on it
   4. D. Suggesting legal review

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3062(a)(12) prohibits procuring a signature to a purchase contract lacking a definite price, payment method, property description, or "method of determining the closing date."

   Reference: 58-3062 — § 58-3062(a)(12)

5. 5Under BRRETA, what relationship exists when a broker represents another by express written authority?

   1. A. Agency
   2. B. Subrogation
   3. C. Escrow
   4. D. Novation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-30,102(b) defines "Agency" as a relationship in which a broker represents another by that person's express written authority.

   Reference: 58-30,102 — § 58-30,102(b)

6. 6A brokerage opens an additional permanent business location. How must Kansas classify and supervise it?

   1. A. As a satellite desk supervised by the primary broker
   2. B. As a branch office supervised by a branch broker
   3. C. As a temporary office supervised by any licensee
   4. D. As a primary office supervised by an associate broker

   Answer: B

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3060(b) states that each additional office "shall be designated a branch office and a branch broker shall be designated to supervise such office."

   Reference: 58-3060 — § 58-3060(b)

7. 7What minimum number of Commission members must have five years of experience as real estate brokers?

   1. A. Two
   2. B. Three
   3. C. Four
   4. D. Five

   Answer: B

   Explanation: K.S.A. 74-4201(a) provides, "Not less than three members shall have been real estate brokers for five years." The minimum is three.

   Reference: 74-4201 — § 74-4201(a)

8. 8Which activity falls within Kansas's statutory definition of broker when performed for compensation on an owner's behalf?

   1. A. Inspecting a roof
   2. B. Preparing a tax return
   3. C. Procuring prospects for a lease
   4. D. Surveying a boundary

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3035(f)(7) includes a person who "assists or directs in the procuring of prospects calculated to result in the sale, exchange or lease of real estate." That describes procuring leasing prospects.

   Reference: 58-3035 — § 58-3035(f)(7)

9. 9A supervising broker changes the location of a branch office. When is written notice due to the Commission?

   1. A. Within 3 days
   2. B. Within 10 days
   3. C. Within 30 days
   4. D. Within 5 days

   Answer: D

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3060(c) requires written notice "within five days" of a change in the location of any office.

   Reference: 58-3060 — § 58-3060(c)

10. 10At closing, an escrow agent gives both parties complete statements. What effect does that have on the broker's statement duty?

    1. A. It postpones the duty for 30 days
    2. B. It shifts the duty to the lender
    3. C. It relieves the broker's delivery responsibility
    4. D. It requires duplicate statements from the broker

    Answer: C

    Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3062(c)(2) states that furnishing statements by an escrow agent "shall relieve the broker's responsibility to the seller and the buyer."

    Reference: 58-3062 — § 58-3062(c)(2)