Free Louisiana Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination — State-Specific Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Louisiana licensee refuses to comply with a commission subpoena for transaction records. Which commission power directly addresses this refusal?

   1. A. Issue subpoenas for records relevant to an inquiry or hearing
   2. B. Record a conventional mortgage against the property
   3. C. Annul the parties' purchase agreement
   4. D. Set the property's ad valorem assessment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: La. R.S. 37:1456(A)(6) provides that the commission has power "to require production of any records relevant to an inquiry or hearing by the commission." The subpoena concerns records relevant to the commission's inquiry, so this is the controlling power.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — La. R.S. 37:1456(A)(6)

2. 2For compensation, an unlicensed person offers to list another owner's Louisiana home for sale. How is that single act treated?

   1. A. It is exempt until an offer is received
   2. B. It is permitted if no sign is installed
   3. C. It requires licensure only after closing
   4. D. It is real estate activity requiring licensure

   Answer: D

   Explanation: La. R.S. 37:1431 defines real estate activity to include one who "Lists or offers or attempts or agrees to list for sale or lease any real estate." A single compensated attempt therefore requires a license.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — La. R.S. 37:1431(24)(c), 37:1436(D)

3. 3A salesperson publishes an online ad containing a materially inaccurate description of a listed home. Which rule is violated?

   1. A. The prohibition on misleading or inaccurate advertising
   2. B. The requirement to use an authentic act
   3. C. The rule governing acquisitive prescription
   4. D. The requirement to file a succession

   Answer: A

   Explanation: La. R.S. 37:1455(A)(35) identifies "Using advertising that is misleading or inaccurate" as grounds for discipline. The inaccurate property description violates that standard.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — La. R.S. 37:1455(A)(35)

4. 4A physical object can be felt or touched. How does Louisiana Civil Code Article 461 classify it?

   1. A. Corporeal
   2. B. Incorporeal
   3. C. Predial
   4. D. Conventional

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Civil Code art. 461 states, "Corporeals are things that have a body, whether animate or inanimate, and can be felt or touched." The physical object is corporeal.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — §461; Louisiana Civil Code art. 461

5. 5A licensee is about to act for both buyer and seller in the same transaction. What disclosure-related condition must be satisfied first?

   1. A. Consent from only the seller after the first offer
   2. B. Oral consent from both clients before negotiations
   3. C. Written consent from one client at closing
   4. D. Informed written consent from all clients before dual representation

   Answer: D

   Explanation: La. R.S. 9:3897(A) provides, "A licensee may act as a dual agent only with the informed written consent of all clients." The licensee must obtain that consent before acting as dual agent.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — La. R.S. 9:3897(A)

6. 6When may an authorized LREC representative inspect a licensee's required records at the licensee's office?

   1. A. Any day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
   2. B. Weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
   3. C. Between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays
   4. D. Only during the final ten days of each month

   Answer: C

   Explanation: La. R.S. 37:1435(D) authorizes inspection "between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded." The stated weekday inspection window is therefore correct.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — La. R.S. 37:1435(D)

7. 7Which task may an unlicensed employee of a Louisiana property manager perform?

   1. A. Negotiate a tenant's rent reduction
   2. B. Receive a lease application for delivery to the property manager
   3. C. Agree to a new lease term for the owner
   4. D. Offer independent advice about lease provisions

   Answer: B

   Explanation: La. R.S. 37:1438.1 permits an unlicensed person to perform the ministerial task of "Receiving a lease application, lease, or amendment thereof ... for delivery to and made payable to a property manager or owner." Negotiation or independent advice is not this permitted task.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — La. R.S. 37:1438.1

8. 8Before a broker advertises a specific property owned by others, what must the broker obtain?

   1. A. A property-tax waiver
   2. B. A court order
   3. C. A mortgage certificate
   4. D. Written authorization from all owners or their authorized attorney in fact

   Answer: D

   Explanation: LAC 46:LXVII.2503(A) prohibits advertising property owned by others "without first obtaining the written authorization to do so by all owners of the property or their authorized attorney in fact." That authorization must precede advertising.

   Reference: Lac 46 Lxvii — LAC 46:LXVII.2503(A)

9. 9A permanent house is built on a tract of land. How does Louisiana classify the house?

   1. A. An incorporeal movable
   2. B. A separate movable unless recorded
   3. C. A component part of the immovable land
   4. D. A personal servitude

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Civil Code art. 463 provides, "Buildings, other constructions permanently attached to the ground, standing timber, and unharvested crops or ungathered fruits of trees, are component parts of a tract of land when they belong to the owner of the ground." The owner's permanent house is a component part.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — §463; Louisiana Civil Code art. 463

10. 10A licensee responds to a caller's question about the location and price of a listed home without giving advice. How is this act classified?

    1. A. A ministerial act
    2. B. Dual agency
    3. C. A brokerage agreement
    4. D. Subagency

    Answer: A

    Explanation: La. R.S. 9:3891(12) says ministerial acts are "informative in nature" and includes "Responding to phone inquiries from a person concerning the price or location of property." The response is ministerial.

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — La. R.S. 9:3891(12)(b)