Diversity: Your Kaleidoscope of Clients
The real estate market reflects our nation's diverse population, and the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to each client's needs.
What's new in fair housing? What isn't?
Course Highlights:
- The newest fair housing guidelines relating to criminal background screening, reasonable accommodation for assistance animals, and hoarding
- A look at the socioeconomic impact of discriminatory practices in housing
- An online test to check your own inherent bias
- The court case that led to sexual orientation and gender identity being afforded federal fair housing protection
- Resources that will help you identify and better serve the diverse populations within your market
- Statistics and demographics on homeownership from:
- The National Association of REALTORS®
- The U.S. Census Bureau
- The National Fair Housing Alliance
- Two proposed additions to the seven federally protected classes
State Requirements For Louisiana
Louisiana State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 12/31 of each year
- Timely Renewal Period: August 1 – September 30
- First Delinquent Renewal Period: October 1 – November 15 - fees assessed
- Second Delinquent Renewal Period: November 16 – December 31 - fees assessed
Visit LREC's website for more information.
Failure to renew your license by December 31 will result in expiration of your license.
All active real estate licensees must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education coursework, including any LREC mandatory course topic(s), each year to be eligible to renew their license for the next year.
Hours Required: 12 hours
- 4 hours – Mandatory hours
- 8 hours – Elective hours
MANDATORY COURSE TOPIC(S)
2025 Mandatory - Navigating the New Normal
Mandatory course topics must be completed through an approved LREC-certified real estate vendor on or before December 31 as part of the 12-hour continuing education requirement.
Louisiana Real Estate Commission
Address: 9071 Interline Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Telephone: 225.925.1923 or 800.821.4529
Fax: 225.925.4501