Licensure Requirements for a Salesperson
Step by Step Guide provided by the LREC
- Minimum age of 18
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must complete 90 hours of real estate education through an Approved School
- For more details on the education requirement, refer to the LREC Website
- Criminal Background Check
- Pass the salesperson exam (See below for more information)
- Obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Apply for License
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
Step by Step Guide provided by the LREC
- Must have spent at least 4 years as an active licensee in any state (2 years need to be immediately leading up to a broker license being issued)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must complete 150 hours of real estate education through an Approved School
- For more details on the education requirement, refer to the LREC Website
- Pass the broker exam (See below for more information)
- Criminal Background Check
- Provide proof of Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Apply for License
Exam Info
Salesperson: The exam costs $78 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 135 scored questions (80 national and 55 state law), and 10-15 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You will have 2.5 hours to complete the national portion and 1.5 hours to complete the state law portion. A passing score for the Salesperson’s exam is 70%.
Broker: The exam costs $78 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 135 scored questions (80 national and 55 state law), and 10-15 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You will have 2.5 hours to complete the national portion and 1.5 hours to complete the state law portion. A passing score for the Broker’s exam is 75%.
- Schedule online at https://home.pearsonvue.com/la/realestate or by calling 800-274-4971.
- For exam locations, refer to the Louisiana Candidate Handbook.
Fees:
- Exam Fee- $85
- License Application Fee (Salesperson)- $45
- License Application Fee (Broker)- $120
- Application Processing Fee- $25
- Research and Education Fund Fee- $10
- Recovery Fund Fee- $10