Real estate · Louisiana
Louisiana real estate courses, coming soon
RealEstateU is bringing pre-licensing to Louisiana. Read the guides and FAQs below while we finish state approval.
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Louisiana real estate FAQs
Can a convicted felon get a real estate license in Louisiana? Louisiana has the right to deny a salesperson license if they have been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or theft, or has been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any applicant who has been convicted of a felony must first submit a Felony Applicant Form to the LREC for review. Otherwise, you will disclose any prior criminal activity through your salesperson license application. You’ll also be required to have a background check as part of the licensing process. You may be required to appear for a hearing at an LREC meeting where the Commission will make a final decision on initial licensure.See the answer for every state
Do you need a highschool diploma to do real estate in Louisiana? Yes, Louisiana requires a high diploma or general education diploma (GED) for a real estate salesperson license.See the answer for every state
To apply for a broker license, you must have been licensed as an active real estate licensee for four years, with two of those years occurring immediately before you submit your application. You must also hold a high school diploma or GED, complete 150 hours of LREC-approved pre-licensing education (including a mandatory 30-hour broker responsibility course), pass the broker licensing examination, and provide proof of errors and omissions insurance before the license is issued.See the answer for every state
To become a Louisiana real estate salesperson, you must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and complete 90 hours of LREC-approved pre-licensing education. You must pass the salesperson licensing examination, be supervised by a licensed real estate broker, and provide proof of errors and omissions insurance before the license is issued. Applications may be submitted by mail or in person at the LREC office at 9071 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809.See the answer for every state
To become a REALTOR®, a licensed real estate agent must join their local REALTOR® association and pay membership dues, which enrolls them at the national, state, and local levels of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Members must abide by NAR's Code of Ethics and complete periodic ethics training. NAR national dues are $156 per member for 2027, plus a $45 special assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign.See the answer for every state
To practice as a real estate agent in Louisiana, you must complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, pass the licensing exam, secure sponsorship from a licensed broker, and obtain errors and omissions insurance. New licensees must complete 45 hours of post-licensing education within 180 days of their initial license date and 12 hours of annual continuing education thereafter. REALTOR® membership through a local association provides access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and requires Code of Ethics training every three years, which is separate from state licensing requirements.See the answer for every state
The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) provides a licensee search tool called "Find a License" on its website, along with a license verification tool. These online tools allow the public to look up and verify active real estate licenses. Louisiana statute also authorizes a $25 license verification fee.See the answer for every state
Becoming a REALTOR® is a separate step from state licensure that involves joining a local REALTOR® association and paying membership dues at the national, state, and local levels. The process requires a valid active real estate license first, which takes most candidates several months to obtain through the Louisiana licensing process. Members must abide by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years, which is a membership requirement separate from state continuing education.See the answer for every state