Elder Abuse Education
Amber Nutt | Director of Education and Communication
Elder abuse is a common form of financial exploitation, often committed by a trusted individual. Senior citizens can easily fall victim especially if the person being targeted is isolated. Help protect consumers by watching for common signs of abuse, such as:
- Forging a signature to steal real property, money, and possessions
- Making financial decisions or purchases that are uncharacteristic of the consumer
- Influencing the transfer of a deed, will, or power of attorney to the scammer
- Using an elderly person’s property or possessions without permission
- Promising companionship in exchange for money and gifts
- Tricking the consumer into sending money to a fake financial institution
If you believe a licensee is involved in a scam, file a complaint with the Real Estate Commission. The Commission has authority to take disciplinary action against a licensee, including imposition of education, fines or suspension, revocation, restriction, condition, or censure of a license.
The following resources are available to report elder abuse outside of KREC’s jurisdiction:
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Employee Spotlight
Michael T. “Tim” O’Brien is a real estate specialist and investigator with the Kansas Real Estate Commission since August 2023. After serving with the U.S. Marine Corps, Tim attended Wichita State University and graduated from the Wichita Police Academy. He then served 28 years with the police department as an officer, field training officer, detective, and patrol Seargent. During this time, Tim obtained a real estate salesperson license in 2012 and selected sites for developers. After retiring from the Wichita Police Department in 2020, Tim worked for J. P. Weigand’s commercial division until joining the KREC team. Tim resides in Wichita and has two adult children who also live in the area. He volunteers as a coach at a local university and enjoys reading, fishing, rucking, and spending time in the gym both for himself and to train others.
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How Each KREC Department Can Help You
The KREC staff is happy to assist. If you can't find what you need by visiting krec.ks.gov, email the specific department for a faster response to your inquiry. See below for information on each department.
Licensing - Contact krec@ks.gov for questions related to obtaining a license, making changes to existing licenses, renewals, company or branch office questions, and general inquiries.
Education - Contact kreceducation@ks.gov for questions related to CE credit, pre-license exams, compliance courses, course applications, and all education-related inquiries.
Compliance - Contact kreccompliance@ks.gov for questions related to required duties of a real estate licensee, brokerage relationships, activities requiring a license, and reporting requirements. To file a complaint, click here.
Administrative - Contact kreclegal@ks.gov for questions related to a received Commission Directive or Warning Letter, to request a hearing on a Summary Proceeding Order, check the status of an Open Records request, or to make a payment on an assessed Fine or Returned Payment fee.
This Commission is prohibited from providing legal advice. Please consult with your own legal counsel for assistance or legal advice.
Disciplinary Actions
Revocations, suspensions, and aggregate fines greater than $500 issued 12/06/23 – 02/06/24.
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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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24-1597
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Bailey
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Rylee
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00249186
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License Suspended
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12/22/23
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24-1610
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Clements
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Adam
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00228035
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Fine
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01/16/24
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24-1611
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Garvey
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Michael
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00218524
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Fine
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01/16/24
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24-1604
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Lane
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Bobbie
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00236700
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Fine
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01/16/24
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24-1601
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Marshall
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Sharrah
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00244026
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License Suspended
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02/06/24
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24-1649
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McCown
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Michael
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00223110
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Fine
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01/16/24
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23-1379
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Myers
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Steven
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00237554
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License Suspended
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01/30/24
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24-1654
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Neighbors
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Jason
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00227217
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Fine
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01/16/24
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24-1612
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Neville
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Luke
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00229585
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Fine
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01/16/24
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Search the Statutes by Keyword
Did you know the online statute book contains the most updated rules and regulations for Kansas licensees? Use these two methods to find what you need within the digital PDF document:
- Click the linked bookmarks to search by title.
- Tap Ctrl F on your keyboard to open a search box and browse by keyword.
If you prefer a paper statue book, you may also print the PDF at your convenience. KREC does not mail and ship printed statute books at this time.
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