What are the requirements to apply for a LA real estate license?
Before you apply for your Louisiana real estate salesperson's license, follow the pre-licensing checklist. You must complete the 90-hour pre-license education, submit Part A of the Salesperson Application, pass the state licensing exam, order a background check, and obtain E&O insurance. You must also be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent. You’ll need to identify a sponsoring broker to submit Part B of your license application and for an active license.
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You must complete the 90-hour pre-license course, pass the state licensing exam, order a background check, and obtain E&O insurance. You’ll send Part A and Part B of the license application. You must also be at least 18 years of age. You’ll need a sponsoring broker to get an active license.
No, you’ll need a paper application for Part A of the Salesperson Application and Part B. Once licensed, Louisiana utilizes an online portal to track real estate salesperson licensing.
You’ll need your certificate of completion from your 90-hour pre-license course. If you are submitting through reciprocity, you’ll need a certified license history from your current state. With Part B, you’ll need to have proof of E&O insurance through proof of payment and the declarations page.
To work with an active license in Louisiana, you need to be hired by a sponsoring broker. Their sponsorship is required for the Initial Real Estate Salesperson License-Part B. You can file for an inactive salesperson license, but you won’t be able to legally transact real estate and earn a commission.
An active license allows you to legally work as a real estate salesperson, representing buyers and sellers in transacting Louisiana real estate. An inactive license does not allow you to work as a real estate salesperson and earn a commission.
You can submit an inactive license application without current E&O insurance or identifying a sponsoring broker. An active salesperson can also request their license be made inactive with the same application.
You need to have a sponsoring broker, proof of current or continuous E&O insurance, and complete the background check. If you have these ready, you’ll turn in the Initial Real Estate License Application-Part B to receive an active real estate license.
When you want to move your license from inactive to active, first make sure you have current E&O insurance, a sponsoring broker, and an approved background check. Make sure you’ve met any continuing education requirements. If you meet those requirements, go to the MyLREC Portal for the activation of license form.
transactions. A broker license allows the licensee to supervise other brokers. A broker company license enables the holder to manage real estate companies.
Louisiana requires all new applicants to take a one-time 45-hour post-license education hours within 180 days of your initial license date. You must take the course from LREC approved education providers.