IMPORTANT: The Federal Trade Commission has ordered LREAB to rescind and cease enforcing the customary and reasonable fee rule, LAC 46:LXVII.31101(A, B, and C). View the Order. Due to an Appraisal Subcommittee requirement, the LREAB will be auditing the education records of all appraisers renewing their certification this year.
All renewing appraisers must have earned 28 hours of continuing education credit, including the “7-hour USPAP Update” course, within the two-year renewal cycle. This education requirement must be completed to ensure timely renewal. Courses completed to satisfy real estate license CE requirements will likely not count toward your appraisal CE requirement.
It is mandatory for all renewing appraisers to send course completion certificates for all required education to the LREAB via email to appraiserCEaudit@lreab.gov or mail to 9071 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board is the state government agency that administers and regulates the real estate appraiser licensing and certification program for the State of Louisiana. It is our job to enforce the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Law and the Rules and Regulations of the Board and to monitor the mode and method by which real estate appraisals are conducted in this state. It is our goal is to ensure professional competency among real estate appraisers and to promote a market environment in real estate transactions that is fair and equitable for appraisers and their customers and clients. There are five divisions within the agency: Accounting, Administrative, Education, Investigative, and Licensing. While each division performs separate
and distinct duties, the input and cooperation of several divisions may be required to effectively serve you. Use the links on this page to find the
information that you seek. Can't find what you need? Contact one of our staff members for assistance. It is our pleasure to be of service to you!
On September 11, 2019, the Louisiana Department of Justice issued Attorney General Opinion 19-0078 addressing whether individuals who are not state-licensed appraisers may perform “evaluations” as the term is provided for in the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. Please click the following link to access a copy: La. A.G. Op. No. 19-0078.
Please be advised La. A.G. Op. No. 19-0078 reaffirms that an “evaluation” is subject to the requirements imposed by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Law (La. R.S. 37:3391 et seq.). Accordingly, unless otherwise provided by law, it is unlawful for any person not licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board to perform an evaluation for or in expectation of compensation or other valuable consideration.
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Complaints Regarding Sexual Harassment
The LREAB is committed to preventing sexual harassment. In compliance with Act 2018-270, the LREAB requires all employees to complete at least one hour of education and training on preventing sexual harassment. 2020 Act 270 Report
The LREAB gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a harassment complaint. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations:
(1) LREC, 9071 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, Phone: (225) 925-1923; info@lrec.gov
(2) Committee on House & Governmental Affairs; La. House of Representatives; PO Box 44486, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225) 342-2403; h&ga@legis.la.gov
(3) Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs; La Senate; PO Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225) 342-9845; s&g@legis.la.gov
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