Fee Changes
Changes to K.A.R. 86-1-5 removes the fee in regulation to change the affiliation of a Kansas real estate license, clarifies language related to fees for submission of applicant fingerprints to the KBI and increases the fee for submitting an individual education course approval request from $10 to $20 per course.
NOTE: At their January 24, 2022, meeting the Commission approved removing the $15 fee associated with reinstating an inactive license or changing a license affiliation so the proposed regulatory change codifies existing policy.
Individual Requests for CE
Jennifer Box | Senior Administrative Specialist
All Kansas licensees must complete at least nine hours of electives and three mandatory hours in a course titled “Kansas Required Core” every two years. If you take a course in another state for core/mandatory credit or a course not listed on the Directory of Approved CE Providers, it may count for elective credit. Credit cannot be substituted for the Kansas Required Core course.
You may submit an RE-800 Individual Request form, complete with all required documentation and fee, to request up to nine hours of elective credit be reviewed. To be considered for approval, the course must meet all Kansas requirements, including the 90% exam pass rate for distance education. We recommend completing CE well in advance of your license expiration date to prevent delays in renewal.
Join the KREC Team!
KREC is currently seeking candidates for a vacant Real Estate Specialist position. This is a remote position and a licensee cannot transact real estate while employed at KREC. Please visit https://krec.ks.gov/jobs for information on applying for this job opportunity.
Are You Compliant?
Lynn Comfort | Real Estate Specialist/Auditor
So, you’ve sold a property and closing is complete, but your broker has identified documentation that is incorrect or missing. Here are a few FAQ’s with answers you may find interesting:
- Can you create a seller or buyer agency agreement when you did not previously have one? No. An executed agency agreement must precede the signing of a purchase contract or commercial lease.
- Should you create an addendum to extend the closing date, name an escrow agent, correct the brokerage relationship disclosure, etc., when you did not previously have one? No. An addendum should have been executed prior to the closing.
- Should you provide your broker with an addendum you found in your own paperwork that was executed prior to closing even though it is past the 10 days required per 58-3062(b)(6)? Yes. Provide it immediately.
The results of a KREC review of broker’s records may result in different types of comments regarding the paperwork submitted by your supervising broker. It is important to review all documents on each file with your supervising broker to ensure your contracts, agency agreements, earnest money/purchase contract receipts, etc. are compliant prior to closing. This will help both you and the supervising broker stay in compliance.
Types of Disciplinary Documents and What They Mean for You
Lindsey Bowes | Legal Assistant
Warning Letter: A warning letter may be issued when a first-time or minor violation occurs. No response from the licensee is required.
Commission Directive: There are two types of Commission Directives one may receive. The first is a result from an investigation or compliance review where a corrective action plan is required. The second is due to a misdemeanor, felony charge, or conviction that requires an update on the status of the case. Both should be reviewed for instruction, as a response is required.
Summary Proceeding Order: A Summary Proceeding Order may be issued when a licensee has continually violated the same statute or regulation, or the Commission deems the violation egregious. A Summary Proceeding Order may also be issued when a violation is found when reviewing an original or license renewal application or when the Commission determines a license should be restricted, conditioned, or denied to safeguard the interest of the public. Information pertaining to the violation is found in the Order.
Supervising brokers receive a copy of all disciplinary documents issued against an affiliated licensee. This is for the supervising broker’s information and records.
Please note: The Commission is prohibited from providing guidance, interpretation, or legal advice for any disciplinary action taken against a licensee. Please seek the assistance of a licensed attorney with any questions related to the disciplinary document received.
Disciplinary Actions
Revocations, suspensions, and aggregate fines greater than $500 issued 08/19/22 – 09/19/22.
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Docket
Number
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Last
Name
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First
Name
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License
Number
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Legal
Action
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Effective
Date
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23-0641
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Anderson
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Nathan
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00047407
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Fine & CE
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09/19/22
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21-9141
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Elliott
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Stuart
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00023560
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Fine
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08/22/22
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23-0631
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Ford
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Eric
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00241179
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Fine
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09/09/22
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23-0698
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Green
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Sara
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00247983
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License Surrendered
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09/12/22
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23-0623
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Henwood
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Adam
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00245077
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License Suspended
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08/29/22
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23-0654
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Keese
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Erica
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00246450
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Fine
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09/16/22
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23-0653
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Owen
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Noelle
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00245628
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Fine
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09/19/22
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23-0693
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Smith
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Logan
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00245836
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License Suspended
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09/02/22
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23-0640
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Vanderpool
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Randall
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00224926
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Fine
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09/09/22
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