How to get Your Real Estate License

Louisiana

Licensure Requirements for a Salesperson 

Step by Step Guide provided by the LREC 

Licensure Requirements for a Broker 

Step by Step Guide provided by the LREC

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%.

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