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Which agency is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate licensees in Louisiana?

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Key Facts: LA Real Estate Exam

135 Q

Exam Length

Pearson VUE LA candidate bulletin

80 + 55

National + State Split

Pearson VUE LA candidate bulletin

75%

Passing Score (Each Section)

LREC

90 hrs

Pre-License Education

LREC licensing requirements

$85

Exam Fee (Pearson VUE)

Pearson VUE LA fee schedule

12 hrs/yr

CE Renewal Requirement

LREC (annual, by Dec 31)

Louisiana requires 90 hours of pre-license education and passage of the Pearson VUE exam (80 national questions in 105 min + 55 state questions in 75 min = 135 scored total). Both sections require 75% to pass. Louisiana is a civil law state — it uses terms like 'immovable property,' 'Act of Sale,' and 'usufruct' instead of common law equivalents. Key Louisiana topics: LREC structure (R.S. 37:1430), mandatory E&O insurance (no recovery fund), community property for married couples, authentic acts before a notary, annual renewal by December 31, 12 hours CE, and fingerprint background check via IdentoGO. Pearson VUE replaced PSI as the testing provider in 2025.

Sample LA Real Estate Practice Questions

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1Which agency is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate licensees in Louisiana?
A.Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
B.Louisiana Department of Commerce
C.Louisiana Secretary of State
D.Louisiana Real Estate Association (LREA)
Explanation: The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) is the state agency that licenses, regulates, and oversees real estate professionals in Louisiana under R.S. 37:1430 et seq. Its mission is to protect the public interest in real estate transactions.
2How many members serve on the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)?
A.12 members (9 licensed real estate professionals and 3 public members)
B.7 members appointed by the governor
C.9 members elected by licensees statewide
D.5 members appointed by the Louisiana legislature
Explanation: The LREC consists of 12 members: 9 must be licensed real estate professionals and 3 must be public members with no connection to the real estate industry. Members are appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation.
3The Louisiana Real Estate Commission has the authority to do which of the following?
A.Suspend or revoke licenses and impose fines for violations of Louisiana license law
B.Issue criminal indictments against licensees who commit fraud
C.Set maximum commission rates for real estate transactions statewide
D.Require mandatory arbitration of all real estate disputes
Explanation: The LREC has administrative authority to suspend or revoke licenses, impose fines (censures), and take other disciplinary actions. Criminal prosecution is handled by the courts, and the LREC cannot set commission rates (antitrust law prohibits that).
4What type of sanctions can the Louisiana Real Estate Commission impose on a licensee who violates the license law?
A.Censure, fines, suspension, or revocation of license
B.Criminal imprisonment only
C.Civil lawsuit for damages on behalf of the public
D.Mandatory community service in lieu of license discipline
Explanation: The LREC can impose a range of administrative sanctions including censure (formal reprimand), monetary fines, license suspension, or license revocation. These are administrative actions; criminal penalties must be pursued separately by law enforcement.
5A salesperson's license application is denied by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission. The applicant's next step to challenge this decision is to:
A.Request a hearing before the LREC and, if still denied, appeal to district court
B.File an immediate appeal with the Louisiana Supreme Court
C.Contact the governor's office to override the decision
D.Reapply immediately with no right of appeal
Explanation: When the LREC denies a license application, the applicant has the right to request a hearing before the commission. If the denial is upheld after the hearing, the applicant may appeal to the appropriate district court under Louisiana administrative procedure.
6What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Louisiana real estate salesperson license?
A.18 years old
B.21 years old
C.19 years old
D.16 years old
Explanation: Louisiana requires salesperson license applicants to be at least 18 years of age. This is consistent with the legal age of majority and contract capacity required to practice real estate.
7How many hours of pre-licensing education must a Louisiana real estate salesperson applicant complete?
A.90 hours
B.60 hours
C.120 hours
D.150 hours
Explanation: Louisiana requires completion of 90 hours of approved pre-licensing real estate education from an LREC-approved school before sitting for the salesperson licensing examination. This coursework covers both national and Louisiana-specific content.
8Which testing provider administers the Louisiana real estate salesperson licensing examination?
A.Pearson VUE
B.PSI Services
C.Prometric
D.Castle Worldwide
Explanation: Pearson VUE administers the Louisiana real estate licensing examinations. Candidates schedule through the Pearson VUE website or by phone. The exam is available at authorized test centers and via remote proctoring.
9The Louisiana real estate salesperson examination consists of:
A.80 national questions (105 min) + 55 state questions (75 min) = 135 total scored items
B.100 national questions + 50 state questions = 150 total questions
C.60 national questions + 40 state questions = 100 total questions
D.80 questions covering both national and state content in one section
Explanation: The Louisiana salesperson exam has two portions: 80 national questions with 105 minutes, and 55 state-specific questions with 75 minutes, for 135 total scored items. The exam also contains unscored pretest items that do not count toward the score.
10Before a Louisiana real estate salesperson license can be issued, the applicant must provide:
A.Sponsorship from a licensed Louisiana broker AND proof of errors and omissions (E&O) insurance
B.A $50,000 surety bond filed with the LREC
C.Membership in the Louisiana REALTORS® Association
D.Proof of at least one year of experience in property management
Explanation: Louisiana requires two things before issuing a salesperson license: (1) a sponsoring broker who agrees to supervise the licensee, and (2) proof of valid errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Louisiana requires E&O rather than a recovery fund.

About the LA Real Estate Exam

The Louisiana real estate salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus Louisiana-specific topics including LREC licensing regulations under R.S. 37:1430 et seq., Louisiana's unique civil law property concepts (immovable property, usufruct, predial servitudes, Act of Sale), agency relationship disclosures, trust account requirements, mandatory E&O insurance, and Louisiana's community property rules.

Questions

135 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours total

Passing Score

75% on each section

Exam Fee

$85 (Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) / Pearson VUE)

LA Real Estate Exam Content Outline

30%

Louisiana License Law & LREC

LREC structure and powers (R.S. 37:1430 et seq.), 90-hr pre-license education, salesperson vs broker license requirements (4 years active + 150 hrs for broker), license categories, trust account rules, E&O insurance requirement, annual renewal (December 31), 12 hrs CE, background check via IdentoGO, disciplinary sanctions

28%

Louisiana Civil Law & Property

Immovable vs movable property, community property system, usufruct (right of use and enjoyment), predial servitudes (vs easements), authentic acts before notary, Act of Sale, counter-letter, forced heirship, mineral rights (state vs private ownership), parish system (vs counties)

22%

Agency & Disclosures

Agency relationship types (seller's agent, buyer's agent, dual agent, facilitator), mandatory agency disclosure before substantive discussions, Louisiana property disclosure law, mold disclosure requirements, stigmatized property rules, advertising regulations, team advertising rules, IdentoGO background check

20%

Contracts, Closings & Ethics

Purchase agreements, listing agreements, trust account management, closing (Act of Sale before notary), RESPA/TRID requirements, anti-discrimination laws, prohibited acts, disciplinary process, subsidence and flooding disclosures specific to Louisiana geography

How to Pass the LA Real Estate Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% on each section
  • Exam length: 135 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours total
  • Exam fee: $85

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

LA Real Estate Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Louisiana civil law terminology: 'immovable property' (not real property), 'Act of Sale' (not closing/deed), 'predial servitude' (not easement), 'usufruct' (right to use another's property)
2Know that E&O insurance is mandatory in Louisiana — there is no Recovery Fund like in many other states
3Remember the exam structure: 80 national (105 min) + 55 state (75 min) = 135 scored questions, 75% required on each section
4Study Louisiana's community property rules — property acquired during marriage is generally community property, while property received by gift or inheritance is separate property
5Know LREC's disciplinary powers under R.S. 37:1430 et seq. — sanctions include fines, suspension, revocation, and reprimand
6Understand the Louisiana property disclosure requirements and when they apply — residential sales require a detailed disclosure; certain transfers (estate sales, foreclosures) are exempt
7Remember that Acts of Sale must be executed before a notary public (authentic act) in Louisiana — this is a key difference from common law states

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Louisiana real estate salesperson exam?

The Louisiana exam has 135 scored questions: 80 on the national portion (105 minutes) and 55 on the Louisiana state-specific portion (75 minutes), for a total of 180 minutes. You must pass each section with a score of 75%. Pearson VUE administers the exam, having replaced PSI as the testing provider in 2025. There may also be a small number of unscored pretest questions embedded in the exam.

What education is required for a Louisiana real estate license?

Louisiana requires 90 hours of LREC-approved pre-license education (reduced from 150 hours in recent years). After completing the education and passing the exam, applicants must submit a license application to LREC with a $90 application fee, obtain Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance, and complete a fingerprint background check through IdentoGO. E&O insurance is mandatory — Louisiana does not have a recovery fund.

What makes Louisiana real estate law unique?

Louisiana is the only U.S. state based on civil law (Napoleonic Code) rather than common law. Key differences include: real property is called 'immovable property'; property transfers use an 'Act of Sale' (a notarial act before a notary public); easements are called 'predial servitudes'; community property rules apply to married couples; and the concept of 'usufruct' (right to use and enjoy another's property) is common in estate planning. The parish system replaces counties, and mineral rights can be separately owned under Louisiana law.

When must Louisiana real estate licenses be renewed?

Louisiana real estate licenses expire annually on December 31. To renew, licensees must complete 12 hours of LREC-approved continuing education (CE) each year. Salesperson licensees who wish to upgrade to broker must have at least 4 years of active salesperson experience and complete 150 hours of LREC-approved broker pre-license education, plus pass the broker exam.