Requirements for Brokers

APPLICANTS FOR A BROKER LICENSE MUST:

• have been actively licensed as a real estate salesperson for at least four years**;

• have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED);

• show proof of successful completion of one hundred fifty (150) classroom hours or its equivalent in courses specified and approved by the LREC;

• comply with all application procedures required by the LREC;

• pass the broker licensing examination; and

• provide proof of mandatory errors and omissions insurance prior to issuance of license.

• complete a 45 hour post licensing course within 180 days of becoming licensed

**The four years active licensed real estate salesperson experience requirement can be fulfilled in Louisiana or another jurisdiction. If licensed out of state, the applicant must provide proof of licensure from the real estate licensing agency in each applicable jurisdiction.