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I Forgot to Renew My License by December 31… What Should I Do?

The LREC annual license renewal period has officially come to an end. If you forgot or failed to renew your license or registration by the December 31 deadline, unfortunately you will need to reapply as an initial license applicant AND complete all the requirements of an initial applicant in order to participate in real estate […]

Is Transferring to the Inactive Status the Right Option for You?

The LREC understands that there are times when licensees need to step away from the real estate industry. Whether it’s for travel, family obligations, or maybe you’re thinking about exploring additional career opportunities… but no matter the reason, instead of allowing your license to expire, the LREC offers all licensees the ability to transfer or […]

LREC Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Louisiana Real Estate Commission today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and […]

Chairman’s Corner – 2024 License Renewal Season

The 2024 license renewal season is quickly approaching and the LREC team is ready to help guide all licensees through the renewal process! Act 193 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session made several changes to the annual license renewal period including the introduction of timely and delinquent renewal periods. The new law (effective as of […]

More Details on New Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Review

IMPORTANT NOTICE EFFECTIVE – MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023In accordance with Act 553 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (“Commission”) and the Louisiana Real Estate License Law (La. R.S. 37:1430 et seq) require that all initial license and reinstatement applicants shall complete a fingerprint-based criminal history review conducted […]