Gain the knowledge and skills you need to obtain or renew your real estate license with our comprehensive and convenient courses. Our instructors each has at least 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, giving you the best education that includes a real-world perspective.
Career Education Systems provides the best real estate education in Missouri and Kansas. Our courses are tailored to each state’s specific requirements, and our instructors are committed to giving you everything you need to successfully obtain or renew your license.
Our 30-hour pre-license courses enable aspiring licensees to meet all state requirements for licensure, and renewing applicants can find everything they need in our continuing education courses.
Our 48-hour pre-exam course and practice course include everything aspiring real estate professionals need to prepare for the exam and meet state requirements. In addition, we have a full slate of continuing education options.
With both in-person and online options, our expert-led courses provide the education you need to embark on a successful real estate career in the format that works best for your learning style and schedule.
Our in-person first-time license courses take place over consecutive days and are offered in multiple locations in Kansas and Missouri.
Don’t wait any longer to follow your real estate dreams. Register for a course or contact us with your questions!
Find answers to common questions about Kansas real estate licensing.
Missouri
There are 4 steps to getting a real estate license in Missouri: take the 48-hour pre-exam course, pass the pre-exam, take the 24-hour practice course, and finally apply for your real estate license. At Career Education System, we provide all the courses you need to not only get your Missouri license but also get you ready to earn your Kansas real estate license.
Kansas
The steps to getting your Kansas real estate license are similar to the steps in Missouri. There are 4 steps to getting a real estate license in Kansas: take the 30-hour Principles of Real Estate course, pass pre-exam, take the 30-hour practice course, and finally, apply for your real estate license. We provide all the courses you need to not only get your Kansas license but also get you ready to earn your Missouri real estate license.
In Kansas, the Principles of Real Estate course is 30 hours long and the Kansas Practice Course is also 30 hours, for a total of 60 hours. These courses may have gaps between them, which may extend the time it takes to complete real estate school, but many students are able to become a real estate agent within 3-6 months. Our course’s structure, as a real estate school, makes it easier for our students to get the second state’s license.
In Missouri, the Pre-Exam course is 48 hours long and the Missouri Practice Course is also 24 hours. These courses may have gaps between them, which may extend the time it takes to complete real estate school, but many students are able to become a real estate agent within 3-6 months. Our real estate school’s structure makes it easier for our students to get the second state’s license.
Real estate licensing laws vary by state. Kansas requires a 30-hour real estate Pre-Exam Course before you can sit for the salesperson’s test; you also must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED to be licensed. Prior to applying for a real estate license, you must also take another 30-hour real estate Practice Course, which is a course on real estate contracts, working with home sellers and buyers, etc.
Missouri requires a 48 hour Pre-Exam Course before you can sit for the salesperson’s test; you also must be at least 18 years old. Prior to applying for a real estate license, you must also take another 24-hour Practice Course, which is a course on contract forms, working with sellers and buyers, etc.
There are a number of costs in getting licensed. Fortunately, you don’t usually have to pay them all at one time. Below is a list of typical costs:
Pre-exam course:
$250 (KS) | $395 (MO)
The reason for the difference is that Missouri requires 48 hours and Kansas only 30 hours.
Kansas Practice License Course & Missouri Practice Course:
$200 (KS) | $200 (MO)
Test fee (to testing service):
$82 (KS) | $75 (KS exam retake) | $62 (MO)
License fee (to states of Kansas and/or Missouri):
$100-$175
Additionally, there are other up-front costs that you may incur (depending on the type of real estate career you pursue). The following amounts are approximate:
Board of Realtors annual dues (if your company is a Realtor member):
$400-$500
Multiple listing service initial membership costs:
$200-$300
Entry level sales training:
$100-$200
Just like any other business, there are other on-going costs that you will incur. (Check with your broker about other costs that may not be listed here).
Our licensing courses have proven to be highly effective, with a success rate that surpasses industry standards. Join our program and increase your chances of success today.
“This was a great place to learn. The teacher’s are very knowledgeable. Mark Rosen went above and beyond to help me and ensure I have all the tools to succeed. He took extra time on the weekend to tutor and worked with me at my level. If your wanting to get your license, this is the place to be!”
Kristen H. | Real Estate Agent
