HOW TO OBTAIN A LOUISIANA REAL ESTATE LICENSE

In order to obtain a Louisiana real estate license, you will need to meet certain licensing guidelines. The Louisiana Real Estate Commission handles the administration of real estate licenses in the state of Louisiana, and helps set the licensing requirements. See below for a simple guide on what you need to do to get a real estate license in Louisiana. If you have any questions about the licensing process, click here to contact our team of experts is standing by to help guide you step-by-step.

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SALESPERSON LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

An applicant for a Louisiana Real Estate License must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age

2. Be a high school graduate or hold a GED or equivalent from another country

3. Complete the 90 Hour Pre-License Course 101

4. Comply with all application procedures of the LREC including a background check

5. Pass the Real Estate Salesperson License Examination

6. Obtain a sponsorship from a licensed Louisiana Real Estate Broker and provide proof of errors and omissions insurance (e&o)

BROKER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

An applicant for a Louisiana Real Estate Broker’s License must:

1. You must have an active Real Estate Salesperson License (or equivalent) for four years in any state/jurisdiction

NOTE: You do not have to currently have your real estate salesperson license. You just need to have an active license for four years. Effective 8/1/16 the two years immediately prior to the broker license application need to be in active status. Though a salesperson license must be held for four years, it does not have to be a Louisiana License.

2. You must have obtained a high school diploma or GED

3. 150 Hours of approved course work in courses specified by the LREC (includes a 30 hour broker responsibility portion)

4. Comply with all application procedures required by the LREC including a background check

5. Pass the Real Estate Broker Licensing Examination

6. Provide proof of valid errors and omissions insurance (e&o)

If you are currently licensed in another state as a salesperson or broker or have taken college courses in real estate related topics, some of these requirements may be amended. Please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives for details. We are here to help you understand the licensing requirements!

In Louisiana, there is no state residency requirement to have a Louisiana Salesperson’s License or Louisiana Broker’s License. You are only required to be a United States Citizen or a Legal Alien.

THE SALESPERSON LICENSING PROCESS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Step 1: Register for Real Estate 101 from DONALDSON (Online or Classroom)

You may register online OR by calling one of our Customer Service Representatives for any one of our many convenient locations for Morning, Afternoon, Full Day or Evening Courses. Payment is not due until the end of the first class session. In addition, the Real Estate 101 course is available online.

Step 2: Create an Account on the LREC's Online Reporting Site and obtain an Applicant ID Number.

This LREC Applicant ID Number will need to be provided to Donaldson (assuming you are a Donaldson student!) so that our team can finalize the processing of your 90-hour Real Estate 101 completion to the LREC. You will not be able to proceed to the next step until this part is complete.

Step 3: Submit Your License Application (Part A) to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission

Once you have completed your pre-license education turn in your certificate of completion,Salesperson License Application Part A, and the required fee. Do not pay any Errors and Omissions Insurancefees at this stage, this is done later in the process.

Step 4: The LREC will issue you an Exam Authorization Form

The LREC will issue you an Exam Authorization Form with the information you will need to give to PSI toset up your exam. You must contact PSI to create an account and schedule your exam date/time. Bring your ExamAuthorization Form with you when you go to the exam center.

Step 4: Contact PSI and create an account to schedule your exam

You must contact PSI to create an account and schedule your exam date/time. Bring your ExamAuthorization Form with you when you go to the exam center. You will then take the exam consisting of both state and national portions.

If you fail either or both portions of the exam you must request a new Exam Authorization Form andpay the required fee. Return to Step 3.

Step 5: Attend the Real Estate License Exam Prep Course (Optional)

Of course, we cannot guarantee that any student will pass the real estate test the first time. However – we are so confident you will pass the examination after taking this course we will pay your retake fee* if you take this course and fail the examination! (certain terms and conditions apply – contact our customer service staff for details)

Step 6: Submit your exam pass reports to the LREC

Once you have passed both portions of the exam, turn the test results given to you by PSI in to the LREC.

OPTIONAL: If you do not plan on practicing real estate immediately and/or do not have a sponsoring broker, you may have your license issued in the Inactive status. To do so, fill out the Request to Issue in the Inactive License Status form.

Step 6: Order your Background check, Turn in Application (Part B), and provide proof/pay for Errors and Omissions Insurance.

If you plan to practice real estate immediately, order your Background Check from the LREC website, turn in the Initial Real Estate License Application – Part B and proof/payment of your Errors and Omissions Insurance coverage.

You can purchase your E&O Insurance through the LREC group policy by remitting payment in the appropriate amount based on the pro-rated premium chart on the Part B form.

•You can also choose to purchase your E&O from a source other than the LREC group policy. If you choose this option, you will need to complete and turn in an Independent Errors and Omissions Insurance form. You will also need to furnish a declarations page from your insurer.

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*Passing scores on the real estate exam cannot be guaranteed. Certain terms and conditions apply to retake guarantee program.

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