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Licensing
September 2, 2024
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
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Continuing Education
February 21, 2024
Have Your Say: Louisiana Real Estate Commission Seeks Suggestions for Mandatory Course Topics
The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) plays a pivotal role in regulating and maintaining the standards of the real estate industry in the state. One of it
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Licensing
February 5, 2024
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,
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Other
June 8, 2023
More Details on New Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Review
In accordance with Act 553 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (“Commission”) and the Louisiana Real
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Other
May 16, 2023
Pearson VUE 2023 Real Estate General Job Analysis
The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (Commission) received a request for assistance from Pearson VUE, a leading provider in real estate licensure examinations.
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Licensing
May 2, 2023
Important Changes to Initial License Background Check Process
In accordance with Act 553 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Real Estate Commission ("Commission") and the Louisiana Real
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Forms
February 21, 2023
LREC Seeks Feedback on Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell and Residential Property Disclosure Forms
The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (Commission) seeks your feedback on revisions to the Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell and the Residential Property...
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Licensing
May 12, 2022
Important Changes to License Renewal Period
Effective April 1, 2022, Act 193 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session became law. Accordingly, the license renewal period is changing, beginning this year.
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Forms
November 15, 2019
Use of Federal Proprietary Purchase Agreements
At its June 20, 2019 meeting, the Louisiana Real Estate Commission approved a motion regarding the use of federal proprietary purchase agreements/contracts...
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Licensing
August 29, 2019
Inactivating Your License? Retiring?
If you do not renew your E&O policy for any reason, including inactivating or retiring your license, you may want to consider purchasing an ERP endorsement...
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Licensing
August 7, 2019
Are You Moving to a Real Estate Firm with a Firm E&O Policy? Is Your Firm Changing to a Firm E&O Policy? If So, Your Coverage May Be Affected
Rice Insurance Services Company, LLC (RISC) administers real estate licensee errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policies issued by Continental Casualty...
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Compliance
October 10, 2018
Audited? Don’t Panic!
Have you received an audit notice? Below are some helpful tips to get you through the process.
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