This cheat sheet distills everything a Kansas broker candidate actually needs to remember about the KS-REB exam into one scannable reference. Bookmark it alongside the full KS-REB Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt and use it as your last-minute review before test day.
- The KS-REB is a 135-question, $70 Pearson VUE exam: 80 national, 40 Kansas, 15 unscored pretest items.
- You get 2.5 hours for the national portion and 1.5 hours for the Kansas portion, each scored separately to 70.
- BRRETA (Domain 13) is the largest Kansas domain; Real Estate Contracts and Agency (Domain 4) is the largest national domain.
- Your completed license application must reach the Kansas Real Estate Commission within six months of your earlier exam date.
Exam Format & Fee Snapshot
The Kansas Real Estate Broker Exam is governed by the Kansas Real Estate Commission and delivered by Pearson VUE at computer-based testing centers. The exam costs $70 and contains 135 total questions, split into two scored sections plus a small pretest section:
- 80 scored national/general questions - 2.5 hours allotted
- 40 scored Kansas-specific questions - 1.5 hours allotted
- 15 unscored pretest questions embedded to test future exam content
Each portion is graded independently on a scaled-score system, and each requires a scaled score of 70 to pass. Because the two sections run on separate timers, pacing strategy differs for each half - a nuance covered in depth in How Hard Is the KS-REB Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026.
All 14 Domains at a Glance
The KS-REB outline splits into two content groups: Domains 1-8 cover national/general real estate knowledge (effective April 24, 2025), and Domains 9-14 cover Kansas-specific law and practice (effective June 11, 2024). For a domain-by-domain breakdown with study priorities, see the KS-REB Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 14 Content Areas.
| Section | Domains | Questions | Time | Largest Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National/General | 1-8 | 80 scored | 2.5 hours | Domain 4: Real Estate Contracts and Agency |
| Kansas-Specific | 9-14 | 40 scored | 1.5 hours | Domain 13: BRRETA |
Domain 4: Real Estate Contracts and Agency
As the largest national domain, this area anchors the 2.5-hour portion of the exam. Candidates must be fluent in contract formation, agency relationships, and the obligations owed to buyers and sellers.
- Elements of a valid contract and common contingencies
- Agency creation, termination, and fiduciary duties
- Offer, acceptance, and counteroffer mechanics
Domain 13: Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (BRRETA)
BRRETA is the single largest Kansas domain, so it deserves outsized attention during your final review. It governs how brokerage relationships are disclosed and documented in Kansas transactions.
- Required disclosures and timing under BRRETA
- Transaction broker vs. designated agency distinctions
- Written confirmation requirements for brokerage relationships
Domains 9-12 & 14: Commission Powers, Licensing, Licensee Duties, Prohibited Acts, and Broker-Only Topics
These five Kansas domains round out the state-specific portion. Together they test how the Kansas Real Estate Commission enforces licensing law and what conduct crosses into prohibited territory.
- Commission's investigatory and disciplinary authority
- Renewal, license status changes, and recordkeeping duties
- Broker-specific supervisory responsibilities under Domain 14
Key Takeaway
Spend proportionally more review time on Domain 4 within the national section and Domain 13 within the Kansas section, since both are explicitly the largest domains in their respective outlines.
Eligibility & Application Cheat Sheet
Before you can even sit for the KS-REB, the Commission requires you to clear several eligibility hurdles. The full breakdown lives in KS-REB Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify, but here is the condensed version:
- Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Complete the 30-hour Kansas Real Estate Broker Fundamentals course within one year before passing both exam portions
- Complete the 30-hour Kansas Real Estate Management course within six months before applying
- Pass fingerprinting and background-check requirements
- Document at least two years of qualifying licensed activity within the three years before application
Experience is measured in "points," and the Commission's staff-approval paths work like this:
- Three licensed years + 30 transaction points - full approval path
- Two licensed years + 40 transaction points - full approval path
- Two licensed years + 20-39 points - results in a restricted license
Scoring & Passing Requirements
Both the national/general and Kansas portions use a scaled scoring model, and each requires a scaled score of 70 to pass. There is no combined average - each section stands alone. This structure is unpacked further in KS-REB Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass, and if you're weighing whether the effort is worth it relative to career outcomes, review Is the KS-REB Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026 and the KS-REB Salary Guide 2026: Complete Earnings Analysis.
Key Takeaway
Treat the national and Kansas portions as two separate exams that happen to be taken back-to-back - allocate distinct review blocks for each rather than blending your prep.
Final-Week Review Schedule
If you've already worked through the full curriculum, the last stretch before test day should be tightly structured around domain weight rather than generic review habits. Here's a compact final-week plan built around the KS-REB's own domain emphasis:
National Core: Domains 4, 7, 8
- Drill Real Estate Contracts and Agency scenarios (largest national domain)
- Review financing and settlement calculations under Domain 7
- Practice real estate math problems tied to Domain 8
National Support: Domains 1-3, 5-6
- Refresh legal descriptions and property use rules (Domain 1)
- Review ownership transfer and recording procedures (Domain 2)
- Skim appraisal basics, disclosures, and environmental issues (Domains 3 and 6)
Kansas Core: Domain 13 (BRRETA) and Domain 9-10
- Rehearse BRRETA disclosure timing since it's the largest Kansas domain
- Review Commission powers and licensing requirements
Kansas Wrap-Up: Domains 11, 12, 14
- Review licensee activity requirements and prohibited acts
- Study broker-only supervisory topics under Domain 14
- Run a full timed practice session split into 2.5-hour and 1.5-hour blocks
For a longer-horizon plan that builds up to this final week, see the KS-REB Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt. If you want to gauge realistic difficulty before committing to this schedule, check KS-REB Pass Rate 2026: What the Data Shows.
Renewal & Continuing Education
Passing the exam is only the entry point - maintaining an active Kansas broker license requires ongoing education. Active renewal calls for 12 hours of continuing education, including at least 3 hours in Kansas Required Core content. Build this into your long-term planning once you're licensed, since lapses in CE compliance can affect your license status just as much as failing to meet initial requirements.
Want to test your recall of this cheat sheet under real exam conditions? Run through timed practice questions on the main practice test platform before scheduling your Pearson VUE appointment, and revisit our practice test hub whenever you need a quick domain-specific drill.
Frequently Asked Questions
The exam has 135 total questions: 80 scored national/general questions, 40 scored Kansas questions, and 15 unscored pretest questions that don't affect your score.
You need a scaled score of 70 on both the national/general portion and the Kansas portion. They are scored separately, and both must meet the threshold.
Real Estate Contracts and Agency (Domain 4) is the largest national domain, and BRRETA (Domain 13) is the largest Kansas domain - both deserve extra review time.
Your complete application must reach the Kansas Real Estate Commission within six months of the earlier exam date you passed.
You need at least two years of qualifying licensed activity within the prior three years, plus completion of the 30-hour Broker Fundamentals and 30-hour Management courses, along with fingerprint and background-check clearance.