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90-Hr. LA Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
Salesperson- This package includes all 90 hours of required Pre-Licensing education in Louisiana.
- This course provides 90 hours of instruction in essential real estate topics required of all applicants for a salesperson license in Louisiana.
90-Hr. LA Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package
Salesperson- This package includes all 90 hours of required Pre-Licensing education in Louisiana.
- This course provides 90 hours of instruction in essential real estate topics required of all applicants for a salesperson license in Louisiana.
90-Hr. LA Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package
Salesperson- This package includes everything you need to get your license!
- You will receive the 90-Hr. LA Salespersons Pre-Licensing Course as well as Exam Prep Edge.
90-Hr. LA Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package
Salesperson- This package includes everything you need to get your license and first license renewal package for free!*
- You will receive the 90-Hr. LA Salespersons Pre-Licensing Course as well as Exam Prep Edge, and the eTextbook Real Estate Basics and Beyond.
- Includes 45-Hr. LA Sales Post-Licensing Package
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Louisiana
Complete the 90-Hour LREC Pre-Licensing Course
State-Approved Education
Finish the 90-hour Louisiana pre-licensing course. Online, self-paced, LREC-approved.
Pass the PSI Louisiana Exam
125 Questions, 70% Pass
Schedule and pass the PSI LA salesperson exam — 125 questions, 4 hours, 70% on each section.
Apply to LREC with Sponsoring Broker
$125 Application Fee
Submit LREC salesperson application with sponsoring broker affiliation, fingerprints, and fees.
Complete 45-Hour Post-Licensing in Year 1
LREC Requirement
Complete 45 hours of post-licensing within 12 months of initial licensure.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How do I get a Louisiana real estate license?
To get a Louisiana real estate salesperson license: complete the 90-hour LREC-approved pre-licensing course, pass the PSI Louisiana salesperson exam, submit an application to LREC, obtain fingerprints for background check, and affiliate with a sponsoring broker.
How long does it take to get a Louisiana real estate license?
Most Louisiana applicants complete their salesperson license in 3 to 4 months. The 90-hour Fortune Academy course can be finished in 5–6 weeks, followed by the PSI exam and LREC application processing.
How much does it cost to get a Louisiana real estate license?
Expect total costs around $500–$700 in Louisiana. This includes Fortune Academy's 90-hour course, the LREC application fee ($125), the $85 PSI exam fee, and fingerprinting.
Is the Louisiana real estate course offered online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 90-hour Louisiana pre-licensing course is 100% online, self-paced, and LREC-approved. Includes the LREC-required proctored final exam.
Who administers the Louisiana real estate exam?
PSI administers the Louisiana real estate salesperson exam. 125 multiple-choice questions (80 national + 45 state), 4 hours, passing score 70% on each section.
Do I need a sponsoring broker in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana salespersons must work under a licensed Louisiana broker. Your license is issued once a broker agrees to sponsor you.
What is Louisiana post-licensing?
Louisiana requires newly licensed salespersons to complete 45 hours of post-licensing education within 12 months of initial licensure. Failure to complete results in license expiration.
What is LREC?
LREC is the Louisiana Real Estate Commission, which licenses and regulates real estate salespersons and brokers in Louisiana.