Free Kansas Real Estate Salesperson Exam Practice Test

Sample Kansas Real Estate practice questions

Try a few representative questions below. Each includes the correct answer and a short explanation — the same style you'll see in the full practice test.

1. Question 1Commissions and Splits

   A Kansas real estate salesperson, acting as a dual agent, facilitates a transaction where their client, the seller, agrees to a purchase price of $350,000. The agreed-upon commission rate is 6%. The salesperson's employing broker has a split agreement with the salesperson where the salesperson receives 60% of the commission earned by the brokerage. If the buyer's agent's brokerage receives 50% of the total commission, what is the salesperson's gross commission income from this transaction?

   • A.$6,300(Correct)
   • B.$21,000
   • C.$7,350
   • D.$10,500

   Explanation

   The total commission is 6% of $350,000, which equals $21,000. The buyer's agent's brokerage receives 50% of the total commission, leaving $10,500 for the seller's (employing) brokerage. The salesperson receives 60% of their brokerage's share, so 0.60 * $10,500 = $6,300.

2. Question 2Listing Agreements

   A property owner in Kansas enters into an exclusive right-to-sell listing agreement with a broker. Prior to the expiration of the listing, the owner decides to withdraw the property from the market and terminates the agreement with the broker. Under Kansas law, what is the broker's most likely entitlement regarding compensation, assuming the listing agreement was properly drafted and included protective clauses?

   • A.The broker may be entitled to damages or a fee as specified in the listing agreement, potentially equivalent to a portion of the commission, if the owner's actions prevented a sale.(Correct)
   • B.The broker is entitled to no compensation as the property did not sell.
   • C.The broker is entitled to the full commission as if the property had sold.
   • D.The broker is entitled to a pro-rata share of the commission based on the time the property was listed.

   Explanation

   In an exclusive right-to-sell listing, the broker is typically entitled to a commission if the property sells during the listing period, regardless of who procures the buyer. If the owner wrongfully terminates the agreement and prevents a sale, the broker may be entitled to damages or a fee outlined in the agreement, which could be equivalent to a portion or all of the anticipated commission.

3. Question 3Fiduciary Duties and Disclosures

   A Kansas real estate licensee is representing a buyer who is interested in a commercial property. The buyer's intended use of the property is a high-volume restaurant with late-night operating hours. During the due diligence period, the licensee discovers that the property is currently zoned for general commercial use but has a noise ordinance in effect from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. What is the licensee's primary fiduciary duty in this situation?

   • A.To negotiate with the seller to have the noise ordinance amended before closing.
   • B.To research alternative properties that better suit the buyer's specific needs.
   • C.To immediately inform the buyer of the noise ordinance and its potential impact on their intended business operations.(Correct)
   • D.To advise the buyer to proceed with the purchase, as the zoning is generally commercial.

   Explanation

   The licensee's primary duty of loyalty and disclosure requires them to inform the buyer of any material facts that could affect the property's value or the buyer's intended use. The noise ordinance directly impacts the feasibility of a high-volume, late-night restaurant and must be disclosed.

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