How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Louisiana
90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $229, on top of a course starting at $195.
Requirements set by Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Louisiana requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Louisiana uses PSI. The exam is 135 questions, split 80 national and 55 state. The exam fee is $78.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Louisiana charges $61 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $90, paid to Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC).
- 6
Complete 45 hours of post-licensing
Louisiana requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Louisiana requires 12 hours of continuing education every 1 year to renew.
Next steps
Louisiana Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Louisiana require? ▾
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Louisiana real estate license cost? ▾
Louisiana charges $229 in state fees: $78 exam fee, $90 application fee, $61 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Louisiana? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Louisiana real estate exam? ▾
Louisiana uses PSI. The exam is 135 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 55 on Louisiana law.