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Louisiana Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam

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1

Master Louisiana Civil Law Property ConceptsYou are here

Study Louisiana's unique civil law terminology: immovable (not real) property, movable (not personal) property, usufruct, predial servitudes (not easements), authentic acts before notary, Act of Sale, counter-letter, forced heirship, mineral rights, and the parish system.

20
hours
2

Study Louisiana License Law & LREC (R.S. 37:1430 et seq.)

Learn LREC structure and powers, 90-hour pre-license requirement, salesperson vs broker distinctions (4 years + 150 hours for broker), trust account rules, mandatory E&O insurance, annual renewal by December 31, 12-hour CE, IdentoGO background check, and disciplinary process.

15
hours
3

Learn Agency Relationships & Disclosures

Master agency 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, and advertising regulations.

12
hours
4

Review National Real Estate Principles

Cover property ownership, contracts, financing, valuation, fair housing (7 protected classes), agency law, closing procedures, RESPA, TILA, and federal regulations.

25
hours
5

Run Timed Practice Sets

Simulate the 4-hour exam (150 + 90 minutes) with full 135-question practice sets. Aim well above the passing standard on each portion independently. Focus on Louisiana civil law terminology.

18
hours
Estimated total study time
90 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the LA RE Salesperson Exam?

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Age
At least 18 years old
Education
90-hour LREC-approved pre-license course; high school diploma or equivalent required
Background Check
Background check required via IdentoGO
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting required through IdentoGO as part of licensing application
Additional Requirements
  • •Must obtain E&O (Errors & Omissions) insurance — mandatory in Louisiana (no Recovery Fund)
  • •Must affiliate with a licensed broker to activate license
  • •License expires annually on December 31; 12 hours of CE required for renewal
  • •Broker upgrade requires 4 years active salesperson experience + 150 hours of additional education
  • •Louisiana uses civil law (Napoleonic Code) — unique terminology: immovable property, Act of Sale, usufruct, predial servitude
  • •Community property state — property acquired during marriage is generally community property
  • •Acts of Sale must be executed before a notary public (authentic act)

LA RE Salesperson Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-12 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

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Retake Policy

Candidates who fail one section may retake only that section. Each retake requires a new exam registration and fee payment through Pearson VUE.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$81 Pearson VUE combined exam fee for the first attempt; $96 per repeat ($42 national only, $39 state only)
Application FeeLREC license application fee + E&O insurance
Total Estimated Cost~$300-400 total (exam + fingerprinting + application + E&O insurance), before pre-license course tuition
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LA RE Salesperson-Specific Topics Covered

LREC governs real estate licensing under R.S. 37:1430 et seq.; authority to investigate, discipline, and impose sanctions90-hour LREC-approved pre-license education required; covers both national and Louisiana-specific topicsLouisiana uses civil law (Napoleonic Code), not common law — unique terminology throughoutImmovable property (real property) vs movable property (personal property)Usufruct: right to use and enjoy another person's property without altering its substancePredial servitudes (not easements): charges on one estate for the benefit of anotherAct of Sale: Louisiana equivalent of closing/deed; must be executed as authentic act before notary publicCounter-letter: instrument that modifies or contradicts terms of the Act of SaleForced heirship: portions of estate reserved for forced heirs (children under 24, or incapacitated children)Community property state: property acquired during marriage is generally community property; gifts/inheritance are separateParish system (not counties): Louisiana is divided into 64 parishesE&O insurance mandatory — Louisiana has NO Recovery Fund like many other statesLicense expires December 31 annually; 12 hours of CE required for renewal each yearBroker upgrade: 4 years active salesperson experience + 150 hours additional LREC-approved educationMineral rights: separate ownership from surface rights in Louisiana; can be separately conveyedLouisiana subsidence and flooding disclosures specific to state geography

LA RE Salesperson Exam Details

Louisiana Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam

Administered by Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) / Pearson VUE

Official Source
Scaled score of 70 on each portion (national and state)
Passing Score
135
Questions
240
Minutes
$81 exam fee (combined first attempt; $96 per repeat)
Exam Fee
Study time: OEP estimate: 80-120 hours
Prerequisites: Complete 90-hour LREC-approved pre-license education; minimum age 18

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) / Pearson VUE content outline

National Portion (Pearson VUE outline)80 items

Contracts and agency 16, property characteristics and use 11, valuation 11, practice 10, ownership and title 9, disclosures and environmental issues 9, financing and settlement 7, math 7

Louisiana Civil Law System13-15 items

Immovable vs movable property, servitudes, usufruct, co-ownership and community property, successions and donations, acquisitive prescription, obligations and contracts

Statutory Requirements Governing the Activities of Licensees13-15 items

Advertising, broker/salesperson relationship, compensation, disclosures, conflicts of interest, handling of documents and monies, listings, offers, record keeping

Louisiana Law of Agency13-15 items

Agency relationships, duties to clients and customers, agency disclosure, dual agency

Licensing Requirements7-9 items

Activities requiring a license, license types, eligibility, renewal, status changes, education, notifications to the Commission

Duties, Overview, and Powers of the Real Estate Commission4-6 items

General powers, examination of records, investigations and hearings, sanctions

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