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Louisiana Louisiana License Law
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Louisiana license law questions make up a substantial portion of the LA state exam and cover rules that are specific to Louisiana — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these Louisiana-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific LA rule being tested.

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Louisiana Louisiana License Law — Practice Questions & Answers

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Q1. Which state agency regulates real estate licenses in Louisiana?

A.Louisiana Department of Commerce
B.Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
C.Louisiana Bureau of Professional Standards
D.Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions

Explanation

The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers in Louisiana.

Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required to sit for the Louisiana real estate salesperson exam?

A.60 hours
B.75 hours
C.90 hours
D.120 hours

Explanation

Louisiana requires 90 hours of pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the salesperson licensing exam.

Q3. The Louisiana real estate salesperson licensing exam consists of how many questions?

A.100 questions
B.120 questions
C.135 questions
D.150 questions

Explanation

The Louisiana real estate salesperson exam consists of 135 questions — a national portion and a state-specific portion.

Q4. What is the minimum passing score on the Louisiana real estate licensing exam?

A.65%
B.70%
C.75%
D.80%

Explanation

Louisiana requires a minimum passing score of 75% on the real estate licensing exam.

Q5. Under Louisiana law, a real estate salesperson license must be held under:

A.The Louisiana Real Estate Commission directly
B.A sponsoring broker
C.Any licensed real estate professional
D.A real estate school

Explanation

In Louisiana, a salesperson's license must be held under a sponsoring broker. Salespersons cannot practice independently.

Q6. In Louisiana, what is the license renewal period for real estate licensees?

A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.4 years

Explanation

Louisiana real estate licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle. Licensees must complete continuing education before each renewal.

Q7. How many hours of continuing education must Louisiana licensees complete per two-year renewal period?

A.8 hours
B.12 hours
C.14 hours
D.24 hours

Explanation

Louisiana requires 14 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, including mandatory LREC-approved core topics.

Q8. Louisiana is unique among most U.S. states because its property law is based primarily on:

A.English common law
B.The Napoleonic Code (Civil Law)
C.Federal property statutes
D.Spanish colonial law

Explanation

Louisiana's property law is based primarily on the Napoleonic Code (Civil Law tradition), making it unique among U.S. states and affecting concepts like community property.

Q9. In Louisiana, which of the following persons is generally exempt from needing a real estate license?

A.A property manager earning commissions from third-party owners
B.An attorney acting within the scope of legal representation
C.A buyer's agent representing purchasers
D.A commercial leasing specialist

Explanation

Licensed attorneys acting within the scope of their legal representation are generally exempt from Louisiana real estate licensing requirements.

Q10. Under Louisiana license law, a licensee found guilty of misrepresentation may face:

A.Only a private lawsuit
B.License suspension, revocation, or fines by the LREC
C.Automatic imprisonment
D.Only a letter of reprimand

Explanation

The LREC may suspend, revoke, or impose fines on licensees found guilty of misrepresentation, fraud, or other violations of Louisiana Real Estate License Law.

Q11. Which of the following activities requires a real estate license in Louisiana?

A.Selling your own home
B.Listing homes for sale for compensation on behalf of another
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