When is a real estate license required in Louisiana?

Holding a Louisiana real estate salesperson license enables you to sell or lease all types of real estate in the State of Louisiana and earn a commission in the process. You can represent buyers looking to purchase any type of real property in Louisiana and earn a commission from an employing broker.

A real estate license is required if you represent a seller or buyer of real property as an agent and earn a commission in the process. Note that you do not need a real estate license to buy or sell your own home.

Louisiana requires you to notify them of the transfer. Go to the MyLREC portal to find the transfer/termination sponsorship forms. Transfer fees cost $35.