Keeping it Honest: Understanding Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud
Fraud has become a major issue in the industry. Lawbreakers use real estate as a vehicle to steal the life savings of unsuspecting homeowners and defraud lenders out of millions of dollars for their own gain. Federal, state, and local governments have taken steps to combat real estate fraud, but it remains a major problem—one you need to have a solid understanding of to ensure you're able to shield your clients and yourself from being defrauded or unknowingly committing fraud.
Keeping It Honest: Understanding Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud has been updated to discuss the latest fraudulent schemes and explain recent government initiatives aimed at stopping fraud and protecting consumers.
Course Highlights:
- Fraud and its impact on the real estate industry
- The newest and most prevalent types of fraudulent schemes
- Red flag behaviors that suggest someone is engaging in fraud
- How to report fraudulent or suspected fraudulent activities to the proper authorities
- Key government initiatives aimed at stopping fraud and protecting consumers
- Activities and scenarios to provide real-world context for course content
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